University of Minnesota names first senior director of American Indian Tribal Nations Community Education by The Seminole Tribune - January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL — Tadd M. Johnson, an enrolled member of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, has been named the University of Minnesota’s first senior director of American Indian Tribal Nations Relations, the school announced Nov. 21. In this inaugural role, Johnson will serve as the liaison between the University of
Seminole Scenes – January 2020 Community Seminole Scenes by The Seminole Tribune - January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 WINTERFEST WELCOME: Poison lead singer Bret Michaels and Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola get the crowd revved up Dec. 13 at the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest grand marshal reception hosted by Daer Nightclub at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Michaels served as grand marshal of the Winterfest boat
In her own words: Miss Florida Seminole Durante Blais-Billie visits Japan Community News by The Seminole Tribune - January 6, 2020September 19, 2024 By: Durante Blais-Billie In the last weeks of November, I traveled to Japan as Miss Florida Seminole alongside my sister and chaperone Tia Blais-Billie, Miss Florida Seminole 2013-2014, to further our Tribe’s relationship with the Ainu people of Hokkaido. The Ainu are one of two remaining Indigenous populations of Japan, and
Seminole Classic Casino turns 40 Community News by The Seminole Tribune - January 3, 2020September 19, 2024 Bingo hall paved way for Tribe’s gaming success and Indian gaming By: Sallie james HOLLYWOOD — The paper bingo card wasn’t much to look at, but the Lucite-framed $500 winning ticket from the Seminole Classic Casino’s second day in operation was a tribute to Seminole Gaming’s humble beginnings. The casino celebrated its 40th
Fort King reenactment gives visitors taste of Seminole War Arts & Entertainment Community News by The Seminole Tribune - January 3, 2020September 19, 2024 By: Marian Rizzo OCALA — The fourth annual “A Fight For Freedom: Attack on Fort King” event drew 1,000 visitors to the Fort King National Historic Landmark on the weekend of Dec. 7-8. Hosted by the city of Ocala and the Fort King Heritage Association, the activities set the stage for
NSU’s Skyla Osceola doesn’t allow injuries to keep her down Community News Sports by The Seminole Tribune - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 Point guard from Hollywood Reservation scored 17 points vs FAU DAVIE — It’s a good thing Skyla Osceola can find silver linings in injuries because the Nova Southeastern University point guard from the Hollywood Reservation has had to overcome more than her fair share of obstacles in her playing career,
Okeechobee boys cross country season ends at regionals Community News Sports by The Seminole Tribune - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 Kaleb Thomas, from the Brighton Reservation, wrapped up his high school cross country career Nov. 2 at the Class 3A-Region 4 meet in Stuart. Thomas, the only senior on the Okeechobee High boys cross country team, improved his time by nearly a full minute compared to his mark in the
Red Ribbon rolls into Big Cypress Community News by The Seminole Tribune - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 BIG CYPRESS — Big Cypress sent a message as it held its Red Ribbon parade Nov. 6 on Josie Billie Highway. Ahfachkee students gathered outside of the school to greet the 15 floats and catch candy tossed their way. The theme of Red Ribbon 2019 is “Send a Message, Be Drug Free,”
PECS’ students of the month – October Community Education by The Seminole Tribune - December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 Elementary school Charleigh Carter Ja’Vaiah Jones Malliea Alvarez Maddox Tommie Emanuel Estrada Ryker Miller Kanae Jumper Ciel Cypress Aiyanna Robinson Jakiyah Johns Aven Fonseca Jaelle Weimann Elaina Fonseca Alanna Pritchard Dominic Gaucin Lindi Carter Marley Jimmie Lliam Berry Tehya Nunez Timothy Urbina Rylie Peacock Margana Fudge Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School elementary
Halloween Community News by The Seminole Tribune - December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 Kinsley Briggs enjoys her food while all dressed up for the Tampa Halloween party on Oct. 25. (Photo Courtesy photo) Seminoles and staff celebrate the first Spooktacular Halloween Party at the Tampa Recreation Center on Oct. 25. (Courtesy photo) Young Seminoles enjoy a Halloween costume contest in Tampa. (Courtesy photo) Katlyn Henry, Keason
