Indigenous representatives among participants in March 25 forum on federal oil and gas program News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 (Courtesy Department of Interior) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Interior Department will hold a public virtual forum March 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. regarding the federal oil and gas program. Invited participants include representatives from the industry, Indigenous organizations, labor and environmental justice organizations, natural resource advocates and other experts. The agenda
Trevor Thomas helps Warner top Judson Sports by The Seminole Tribune - March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 Warner University outfielder Trevor Thomas. (Photo Warner) A run-scoring double from Trevor Thomas lifted Warner University past Judson College, 6-2, on March 11 in Lake Wales. Thomas, a junior outfielder from the Brighton Reservation, delivered the clutch go-ahead RBI as a pinch hitter that snapped a 2-2 tie in the sixth
Wildfire closes part of Big Cypress National Preserve News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 The area of the Turner River wildfire is shown in red. (NPS map) An estimated 1,000-acre wildfire has forced the temporary closure of a section of Big Cypress National Preserve. The fire, which was declared on March 14, is east of SR 29 and Birdon Road, west of Turner River Road and
Eli Foreman qualifies for Oklahoma state powerlifting meets Sports by The Seminole Tribune - March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 Anadarko High School freshman Eli Foreman. (Courtesy photo) Anadarko High School freshman Eli Foreman has qualified for the Oklahoma junior high and high school state powerlifting meets. Foreman, a Seminole Tribe of Florida tribal member, placed third at the junior high regional meet in the heavyweight class. He squatted 425 pounds, benched
Tennis stars coming to Hard Rock Stadium for Miami Open Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Sports by The Seminole Tribune - March 10, 2021April 8, 2021 Serena Williams, shown here at Hard Rock Stadium in 2019, is among the top players entered in the Miami Open that runs March 22-April 4. (Photo Kevin Johnson) MIAMI GARDENS — The world’s greatest tennis players will be at Hard Rock Stadium from March 22-April 4 for the Miami Open. Matches
Senate committee agenda includes roundtable on Native communities and climate crisis News by The Seminole Tribune - March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 The March 10 business meeting of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is scheduled to include a roundtable discussion titled “Native Communities and the Climate Crisis.” The meeting is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. Other items on the committee’s agenda are: S.325, A bill to amend the Alyce Spotted Bear
Dept. of Interior to host tribal consultation sessions News by The Seminole Tribune - March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 A tribal consultation session with leaders from federally recognized tribes in the Eastern region of the U.S. will be held March 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The session, which will also be for Eastern Oklahoma and Southern Plains regions, is being conducted by the U.S. Department of the
Worth the climb at Hard Rock Stadium as event raises $130,000 for American Lung Association Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Health News by The Seminole Tribune - March 9, 2021April 8, 2021 More than 400 participants, including several firefighters, tackled the stairs at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on March 6, 2021, for the Fight for Air Climb that benefits the American Lung Association. (Photo Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403/Facebook) MIAMI GARDENS - The Fight for Air Climb in Miami usually takes
UNITY Southeast to hold virtual gathering March 20 Community Top News by The Seminole Tribune - March 9, 2021March 10, 2021 UNITY will hold virtual regional meet-ups in the coming days. The Southeast Native youth meet-up will be held March 20 at 12 p.m. UNITY’s goal is to have Native youth from each of the tribes within the Southeast: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and
Lexi Foreman, Anadarko reach Oklahoma state tournament Sports by The Seminole Tribune - March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 After helping Anadarko High School win an Oklahoma state championship in 2019, Lexi Foreman and the Lady Warriors are eying a repeat in 2021. (Courtesy photo) The defending state champion Anadarko High School girls basketball team, which includes Seminole Tribe of Florida tribal member Lexi Foreman, is still