NICWA’s ‘Protecting Our Children’ conference begins online Community News by The Seminole Tribune - March 30, 2020September 19, 2024 The annual “Protecting Our Children” conference hosted by the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is taking place online for the first time. Most recent scheduled conferences across the U.S. have cancelled, postponed or transitioned events into digital gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Sarah Kastelic (Alutiiq), the executive director of NICWA, opened
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa donates food Uncategorized by The Seminole Tribune - March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa donated more than 11,000 pounds of food. (Hard Rock Tampa/Facebook) TAMPA — Even during its closure due to COVID-19 the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is helping the community. On March 24, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa donated more than
National tribal organizations to hold town hall webinar on COVID-19 News by The Seminole Tribune - March 17, 2020September 19, 2024 The National Congress of American Indians, National Indian Health Board and Native American Finance Officers Association will hold a tribal leader town hall on the COVID-19 pandemic March 17 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. via webinar. The webinar is scheduled to feature discussions on how the organizations are responding to the fight against
Havasi Symphonic concert show rescheduled to October 24, 2020 Arts & Entertainment by The Seminole Tribune - March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 HOLLYWOOD – It was announced that the classically trained virtuoso pianist Havasi will bring his first North American Symphonic Concert Show to Hard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casinoon October 24, 2020, rather than the originally scheduled date of March 21, 2020. “Havasi’s North American Symphonic Show debut will
‘Warrior Women’ a perfect fit for Native film festival Arts & Entertainment Community by The Seminole Tribune - March 4, 2020September 19, 2024 By: Sallie JamesSpecial to the Tribune HOLLYWOOD — Native activist Madonna Gilbert Thunder Hawk knows how to quiet a room. A hush fell over the crowd at the Native Reel Cinema Festival when the star of the documentary “Warrior Women” shared stories about organizing against the Dakota Access Pipeline and being fired
Senior night spotlight shines on Stubbs sisters Sports by The Seminole Tribune - March 4, 2020September 19, 2024 PLANTATION — In many ways the 3-pointer Tiana Stubbs made at the start of a game against Somerset Prep was the easiest shot she ever had in high school, but it was also the toughest. This season is Stubbs’ senior year. It was supposed to be a year that
Boys & Girls Club showcase art skills Arts & Entertainment Education by The Seminole Tribune - March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 A member of the Boys & Girls Club admires the artwork by peers at the club’s art exhibit on Feb. 19 in Hollywood. (Analicia Austin) Kids at the Boys & Girls Club take the time to draw at the art show. (Photo Analicia Austin) The Boys & Girls Club
Project AWARE at work in Tribe’s schools Education News by The Seminole Tribune - March 4, 2020September 19, 2024 In 2019 the Seminole Tribe competed for a five-year, $8 million federal grant to identify mental health issues in children at an early age. The grant was competitive and open to all applicants, not just Native Americans. Led by Health and Human Services Director Dr. Paul Isaacs, the Tribe went
Okeechobee Music and Arts festival runs March 5-8 Arts & Entertainment by The Seminole Tribune - March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 Courtesy photos OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival takes place from March 5 to March 8 at Sunshine Grove in Okeechobee. The festival will be filled with music, art and camping. The festival will kick off March 5 with a nighttime pre-party at Chobeewobee Village and will feature art,
PECS Students of the Month January 2020 Education by The Seminole Tribune - March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 Elementary schoolKaine TorresOnnie SerranoSarah RandolphBryant HunsingerQuitman JohnsonMaddox NewkirkKenyon BillieJamelynn AndersonJuan “Manny” NievesNeveah GopherSilas SnowJeremiah JohnsCiani SmithAzariah WashingtonRoss JonesPaizlee MillerJaelee WeimannWalnard FortnerHannah PlattDevon MitchellOreste PerezMaddox Osceola Pemayetev Emahakv Charter School elementary school students are honored for being the students of the month for January. (PECS) Middle schoolAaryn KingPreslynn BakerValentine Martinez Pemayetev Emahakv Charter School
