PECS Students of the Month – December Education by The Seminole Tribune - February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 BRIGHTON — The following Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students earned Student of the Month honors for December 2019: Elementary Malayah Puenye Nohea Collins Kreed Snow Charles Julian Zechariah Summeralls Aaliyanice Castro Kaliyanita Hodge Neveah Johns Jeremy Smith Russell Osceola Levi Peacock Zayden Pewo Kowi Osceola Karter Puente Augustana Banda
NLC to host accounting fundamentals for Native CDFIs Community by The Seminole Tribune - February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe’s Native Learning Center in Hollywood is hosting a course for those interested in working with Native CDFI’s – Community Development Financial Institutions. Native CDFIs are designed to help tribal communities grow and thrive by leveraging access to credit, capital and other financial services. CDFI’s
Seminole Scenes – February 2020 Community Seminole Scenes by The Seminole Tribune - January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 ROYALTY WORKOUT: Miss Florida Seminole Durante Blais-Billie, left, and Jr. Miss Florida Seminole Aubee Billie warm-up for Rez Rally on Jan. 11 in Big Cypress. (Photo Beverley Bidney) The medals of the race feature Seminole Strong. (Photo Beverley Bidney) IMMOKALEE IBIS: Ibis enjoy the water and sun during a recent visit
Alligator wrestling comes to Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 BIG CYPRESS — The opening reception for the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s latest exhibit “Alligator Wrestling: Danger. Entertainment. Tradition.” on Jan. 11 drew an impressive crowd. The lawn behind the museum was packed to capacity with about 150 people eager to learn about the history of alligator wrestling and see it in person.
Tribes to gain better farm agency access through new agreement Community News by The Seminole Tribune - January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 Barry Hamilton, national tribal relations officer at the USDA’s NRCS. It’s a more than 10-page document that can look intimidating. But the underlying goal is to improve assistance to Native Americans farmers and advance conservation efforts across Indian Country. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by leaders of several agencies under
For Tribe’s wildland firefighters, Australia blazes hit close to home Community News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 Nearly 28,000 square miles of Australia have been consumed by wildfires since September. That land, more than 18 million acres, is larger than the states of New Jersey, Massachusetts and Maryland combined. As of Jan. 13, 28 people have perished in the fires, nearly 3,000 homes have been destroyed or
Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood to host Super Bowl tailgate party Community Events Sports by The Seminole Tribune - January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 Hollywood – The Official Super Bowl Miami Host Committee Tailgate Party will be held Super Bowl Sunday Feb. 2 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. “In keeping with the stature of Super Bowl LIV and the entertainment appeal of the Seminole Hard Rock
STOF, Hard Rock team up with Big Kenny to help charity Community by The Seminole Tribune - January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — Multi-platinum selling artist Big Kenny of Big & Rich joined the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood for a fundraising event celebration to benefit Operation HeartF.E.L.T. feeding children in Florida. Through the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and Hard Rock Heals Foundation,
POEM Community by The Seminole Tribune - January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 “To Never Say Good-by” I tried to forget, but the forget won’t let go, a heart that once knew love now grows very cold. From a distance I watched you grow, ambitious, loving and daring. My little girl you’ll always be, my love for you I hope you see. These
Florida State thrives in special Native American heritage uniforms Community News Sports by The Seminole Tribune - January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 SUNRISE — The Florida State men’s basketball team, ranked 19th in the nation, topped South Florida, 66-60, on Dec. 21 to improve its record to 12-2 while wearing turquoise Nike N7 uniforms to raise awareness for bringing sport to Native American and Aboriginal youth. The game was played at the BB&T