COVID-19 impact on Indian Country economies to be discussed at virtual conference News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - April 13, 2020April 14, 2020 NAFOA will hold its annual conference online in April. NAFOA and various experts will discuss how Indian Country should manage the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis in regard to economic, credit and financial challenges. The cost of the virtual conference is $300 for NAFOA member tribes and $400 for
New Hoporenkv podcasts from NLC to debut this week Community News by The Seminole Tribune - April 13, 2020May 5, 2020 HOLLYWOOD – The Native Learning Center has three new releases this week from its Hoporenkv podcast. April 13 at 11 a.m.: “Financially Protecting Your Family During the Pandemic” featuring Chantay Moore. April 15 at 11 a.m.: “How to Prioritize your Bills in a Crisis or Uncertain Times” featuring Wilma Noah and
Coronavirus takes heavy toll on Navajo Nation News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 The flag of the Navajo Nation flies in tandem with the U.S. flag. (Navajo Nation Facebook) The Navajo Nation has paid a particularly heavy price due to the coronavirus epidemic that has swept the nation in recent weeks. The number of deaths due to COVID-19 in the Navajo Nation – the largest
Coast-to-coast climate webinar to be held April 7; Winona LaDuke part of Minn. session News by The Seminole Tribune - April 7, 2020April 16, 2020 Winona LaDuke On April 7, the Bard Center for Environmental Policy and colleges and universities will offer 52 webinars regarding climate change, one for each state plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. The Florida session will start at 6 p.m. (ET) with a webinar followed by a community question and answer discussion.
UNITY provides update on conference status News by The Seminole Tribune - April 7, 2020May 5, 2020 Seminoles attend UNITY's national conference in 2019. (Photo Damon Scott) The United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) remains in planning mode to hold the National UNITY Conference July 3-7 in Washington, D.C. In a letter April 6, Mary Kim Titla, UNITY executive director, explained that the organization’s top priority is
Chalo Nitka Festival in Moore Haven Arts & Entertainment Community Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 Alyssa Purvis, Jesiah Madrigal, Joshua and Chance Madrigal pose for a family photo at the Chalo Nitka Festival. (Photo Analicia Austin) Jarrett Beecham, Jimi Jamison, and Vickey Huff pose for a photo at the Chalo Nitka Festival in Moore Haven on March 7. (Photo Analicia Austin) The Terriers marching band performs at
Hard Rock AC donates food for those in need Community by The Seminole Tribune - April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 ATLANTIC CITY — New Jersey organizations that help feed people in need received a boost thanks to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. In mid-March, Hard Rock, despite being temporarily closed due to COVID-19, donated two truckloads of food to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and Turning
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa donates $40,000 to commemorate 16th anniversary Community by The Seminole Tribune - April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 TAMPA — Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa marked its 16th anniversary March 11 by donating $10,000 each to four Tampa Bay charities. Seminole Hard Rock Tampa President Steve Bonner presented checks to the DeBartolo Family Foundation, Metropolitan Ministries, the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts and Julie Weintraub’s Hands
Roberta M. Osceola earns Student of the Month honor at Indian River State College Community Education by The Seminole Tribune - April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 Roberta M. Osceola, second from right, is honored for being named Student of the Month at Indian River State College. Her instructor, Cecilia Carran, is in the middle. (Courtesy photo) Roberta M. Osceola received Student of the Month honors at Indian River State College for February. The nomination that was submitted for
Adakai’s Harvard trip Community Education by The Seminole Tribune - April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 By: Adakai Robbins My experience at Harvard was a much unexpected one. Upon arrival, it felt very unfamiliar because of how different all the architecture is, as well as how different the people’s attitudes are over there. People in that area seemed very polite and trustworthy, which gave me a lot more