Teens, young adults financial program offered through Native Learning Center Community Education News by The Seminole Tribune - December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — A five-day interactive training program offered through the Native Learning Center will highlight financial education training techniques, activities and resources tailored for youth. “Building Native Communities: Financial Empowerment for Teens & Young Adults” will be held online Jan. 25-29, 2021. Participants will learn about financial education with an emphasis on
Alena Stockton snags seven rebounds in Florida SouthWestern preseason victory Sports by The Seminole Tribune - December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 Florida SouthWestern State College freshman guard Alena Stockton, second from right, prepares to defend against an in-bounds pass in a preseason game Oct. 24 against Florida College. (Courtesy image) FORT MYERS — Former Ahfachkee School basketball player Alena Stockton, from the Big Cypress Reservation, played in her first home game for
Seminole Scenes – Nov. 30, 2020 Community by The Seminole Tribune - December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 NEW POOL HALL: Immokalee’s youth ranch event center near the rodeo is undergoing a transformation into a brand new pool hall. When complete, the facility will have 14 new pool tables, new lighting, a new bar area and flooring. A dartboard and surround sound television will complete the ambiance at
First Native American U.S. Poet Laureate appointed to third term Arts & Entertainment News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo speaks at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki-Museum’s lecture series Nov. 22, 2019, in Big Cypress. (Beverly Bidney photo) The first Native American U.S. Poet Laureate will serve a third consecutive term. The Library of Congress announced Nov. 19 the appointment of Joy Harjo (Muscokee (Creek) Nation), who has already served
History Fort Lauderdale’s ‘Circle of Unity’ exhibit highlights local Native American artists Community Events Top News by The Seminole Tribune - November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 This image by Gordon Oliver Wareham will be on display as part of History Fort Lauderdale’s Native American Heritage Month exhibit "Circle of Unity" that runs Nov. 9, 2020 to Jan. 12, 2021. (Courtesy History Fort Lauderdale) FORT LAUDERDALE – History Fort Lauderdale will celebrate the significant contributions of local Native
Army Corps to hold meeting Nov. 20 on Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual Community News by The Seminole Tribune - November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 Map of Lake Okeechobee and the surrounding area. (ontheworldmap.com) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, announced Tuesday that the next Project Delivery Team (PDT) meeting for the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) will be held Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Due to Covid-19 restrictions
Jim Shore recognized for career achievement in legal work Community News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 Seminole Tribe of Florida General Counsel Jim Shore accepts the Government Attorney of the Year Award for 2020 from the American Bar Association Section on Environment, Energy and Resources during a virtual fall conference in October 2020. (ABA/YouTube) HOLLYWOOD – Seminole Tribe of Florida General Counsel Jim Shore has received
Hollywood Indian Day contests put talent on display Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 For full contest results, see the Oct. 30, 2020, print edition of the Seminole Tribune. Photos were provided by Martin Ebenhack and Carlos Fuentes of Seminole Media Productions. Donna Frank - 1st place Bakets (60+) Tasha Osceola - 1st place Seminole Clothing (18-35) Courtney Osceola - 1st place Patchwork (18-35) Loretta Micco - 1st place
Native actors, entertainment industry to be focus of SAG-AFTRA discussion Arts & Entertainment Top News by The Seminole Tribune - November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists will host a public livestream panel discussion Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. (ET) regarding the entertainment industry and Native Americans. The program, which is from the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement, will focus on actors of
Seminole Trail community celebrates Indian Day Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 The Seminole Trail Community celebrated Indian Day in late September with arts and crafts contests, raffles, food and prizes. Among the contest winners were Morgan Bert, Sally Osceola, Virginia Osceola and Sadrilynn Tiger. Due to the pandemic, this year’s celebration was greatly scaled back compared to previous years. Images were provided by