Announcement: Earth Day events Announcements Community by The Seminole Tribune - April 20, 2022April 20, 2022
GAO seeks tribal members for advisory council News by The Seminole Tribune - April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 The GAO wants tribal input for a new council. (GAO) The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is forming its first-ever tribal advisory council to provide insights and recommendations on issues affecting tribal communities. The organization is seeking nominations to build membership in the new group. According to an April 7 news release,
Announcement: Swamp Water Cafe to reopen Announcements by The Seminole Tribune - April 13, 2022April 13, 2022
Study: Covid-19 infection increases diabetes risk Community Health News by The Seminole Tribune - April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 A health practitioner prepares a vial of insulin. (Image via American Diabetes Association) People who have had Covid-19 – even mild cases – face an increased risk of being diagnosed with diabetes within a year of recovering from the illness, according to a new study. The study was published March 28 in
‘Artists Den’ showcases talent at Hard Rock locales Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 Latin musician Justin Quiles (with microphone) performs outside of the Guitar Hotel at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The performance is featured in the third season of “Live from the Artists Den.” Photo: Kevin Condon. The digital TV music series “Live from the Artists Den” – known for
Indigenous communities to receive $46M in climate funding News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 Cutline: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) (File photo) The Interior Department announced April 11 that tribal communities would receive $46 million in new climate funding to help address the impacts of climate change. Researchers say climate change affects Indigenous people disproportionately – leaving many more vulnerable to its impacts – which
College Fund honors Paul Robertson as honoree of the year Education by The Seminole Tribune - April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Robertson is the president of the school -- located in Sells, Arizona. (Image via Facebook) Paul Robertson, president of Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC) in Sells, Arizona, has been named the American Indian College Fund Tribal College and University honoree of the year for 2021-22. Robertson has more than 40 years of
IAIA establishes unique Indigenous-focused program Education by The Seminole Tribune - April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 The school is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Photo via IAIA Facebook) The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) announced March 7 the establishment of a master in fine arts (MFA) program titled “MFA in cultural administration.” Referred to as MFACA, it is the first of its kind to focus
Photos: Active spring break for tribe’s kids Community Education by The Seminole Tribune - April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Youngsters participate in morning exercises at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium in Big Cypress during the Recreation Department’s spring break camp. (Courtesy Vera Herrera) Logan Covarrubias aims for the hide during archery lessons in the Big Cypress Recreation Department’s spring break camp held March 21-25. (Courtesy Vera Herrera) From left, Immokalee spring
Opening day for Triple Crown Fishing Series Sports by The Seminole Tribune - April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Participants gather near Moses Jumper Jr.’s dock in Big Cypress for the Bass Buster’s Fishing Tournament on March 19, 2022. (Photo courtesy Seminole Recreation) The anglers have returned. The Seminole Sportsmen’s Triple Crown Fishing Series kicked off March 19 with the Bass Buster’s Tournament in Big Cypress. It marked the series’ first