Moore Haven Lock to close for repairs News by The Seminole Tribune - August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 MOORE HAVEN – The Moore Haven Lock along the Okeechobee Waterway will be closed for repairs Aug. 8-15, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District. The Corps stated that “critical repairs” will be done on the lakeside sector gates. The closure is scheduled to be intermittent Aug. 8
COVID-19 forces cancellation of Native American Music Awards Arts & Entertainment by The Seminole Tribune - August 6, 2020September 19, 2024 The Native American Music Awards was scheduled to celebrate its 20th anniversary show in November, but the event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As almost all entertainment events have been cancelled or postponed for the remainder of 2020, the same applies to us,” the Native American Music Awards & Association
Dedication of Native American veterans memorial postponed News by The Seminole Tribune - August 4, 2020September 19, 2024 An illustration of Harvey Pratt's design for the National Native American Veterans Memorial at the National Museum of the American Indian. (NMAI) WASHINGTON – A Veterans Day dedication ceremony and veterans procession to mark the completion of the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. have been postponed. The Smithsonian’s National
Cheyenne Kippenberger to speak at Congressional hearing on mental health Health by The Seminole Tribune - July 14, 2020September 19, 2024 Miss Indian World and UNITY peer guide ambassador Cheyenne Kippenberger will be among the speakers at a Congressional subcommittee hearing on July 16, 2020. (Courtesy photo) Miss Indian World and Seminole tribal member Cheyenne Kippenberger is scheduled to participate in a remote Congressional oversight hearing about mental health issues among Native
Sharing Seminole culture a big hit at Camp E Nini Hassee Community News by The Seminole Tribune - July 9, 2020September 19, 2024 Caniah Billie, left, and Tatiana Torres presented a program to their fellow students at Camp E Nini Hassee on May 27, 2020, about aspects of Seminole culture, including clothing, history, cooking and dance. (Courtesy photo) By Gale E. WireCamp E Nini Hassee staff CITRUS COUNTY — A good time was had
Judge dismisses lawsuit, but Valholly Frank says climate change message must continue to be heard Community News by The Seminole Tribune - July 9, 2020September 19, 2024 Valholly Frank, center, participates in an environrmental strike rally Oct. 19, 2019, in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Frank is part of a landmark lawsuit against the state of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis. The suit was dismissed by a circuit judge on June 1. (Kevin Johnson photo) Complimentary words weren’t exactly what
Skyla Osceola earns SSC academic honor Sports by The Seminole Tribune - July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 DAVIE — Nova Southeastern University women’s basketball player Skyla Osceola, of the Hollywood Reservation, made the Sunshine State Conference 2020 Spring Commissioner’s Honor Roll, the conference announced June 24. To be eligible for the honor roll, a student-athlete must post a minimum grade-point average of 3.20 on a scale of
Seminole Tribe’s Lauren Doctor among winners in NLC poster contest Arts & Entertainment Community by The Seminole Tribune - July 6, 2020September 19, 2024 Lauren Doctor (Seminole Tribe) won the the Native Learning Center's “What Home Means To Me” poster contest in the 14-18 age category. (NLC image) HOLLYWOOD – Artworks by three youngsters were selected as the winners in the Native Learning Center’s “What Home Means To Me” poster contest. NLC, based in Hollywood,
Seminole Scenes – Present and Past 6/30/20 Community by The Seminole Tribune - July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 Seminole Scenes from the June 30, 2020, Seminole Tribune, including photos of signs from the Tribune archives. SHOWING THANKS: In a display of appreciation, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School 8th-grade graduate Tierra Gardner, right, shows her thanks to PECS guidance counselor Jeanine Gran by giving her a giant stuffed animal and
Keith Sheldon named president of entertainment for Seminole Gaming, Hard Rock International Arts & Entertainment News by The Seminole Tribune - June 25, 2020September 19, 2024 Keith Sheldon, Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International president of entertainment (Hard Rock photo) HOLLYWOOD – Keith Sheldon has been named president of entertainment for Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International. Seminole Hard Rock Support Services made the announcement June 25. Sheldon will oversee and direct the entertainment function for Seminole
