Ahfachkee students dig up history Education by The Seminole Tribune - November 30, 2017November 29, 2017 BIG CYPRESS — Moses Jumper’s Big Cypress pasture contains more than just cattle; it also holds the remnants of an old U.S. Army fort from 1855. The Tribal Historic Preservation Office has been excavating the presumed site of Fort Shackleford since 2008 and on Nov. 20 a group of THPO archeologists
Eat smart and move more with a holiday challenge Health by The Seminole Tribune - November 30, 2017November 30, 2017 “This year, the only thing that should be stuffed for the holidays is the turkey.” That’s the motto of the 11th Annual “Eat Smart, Move More, Maintain Don’t Gain Holiday Challenge,” a seven-week, email-based event that helps people avoid the bulge of holiday overindulging. The Florida Department of Health in Broward
Thanksgiving leftovers are as easy as 1-2-3 Health by The Seminole Tribune - November 1, 2017November 30, 2017 Thanksgiving is known for family gatherings, parades and of course copious amounts of delicious food. any people agree that one of the best benefits of Thanksgiving is the leftovers, but without the proper precautions, they may pose a danger to familied. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, many
Seminoles welcome Indian Day Community by The Seminole Tribune - October 31, 2017May 14, 2018 November may be Native American Heritage Month, but most Seminoles celebrated Indian Day in September. “It’s Indian Day every day for us; today is just a day the government decided to recognize us and give us a holiday,” said Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. “It’s a chance for us to fellowship
Skyla Osceola, NSU open season Nov. 10 Sports by The Seminole Tribune - October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 The Nova Southeastern University women’s basketball team will make its 2017-18 debut Nov. 10 against Delta State in Jackson, Tenn. The Sharks home opener will be Nov. 18 against Tampa. This year’s squad includes Skyla Osceola, a 5-foot-8 guard from the Hollywood Reservation. Osceola, a former standout at American Heritage-Plantation, is
Season starts for Curtis Osceola, OCU basketball Sports by The Seminole Tribune - October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 Plenty of new faces, including the Seminole Tribe’s Curtis Osceola, are part of the 2017-18 Oklahoma City University men’s basketball team whose season was slated to start Oct. 28 against Manhattan Christian in Kansas. Six of the nine new players are guards, including Osceola, who finished his high school career at
USET/USET SPF honors Howard Tommie News by The Seminole Tribune - October 31, 2017November 1, 2017 CHEROKEE, N.C. — Former Seminole Tribe Chairman Howard Tommie was honored Oct. 9 at the 2017 annual meeting of United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc., (USET) and USET Sovereignty Protection Fund (USET SPF), held within the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians homelands. Tommie’s family accepted gifts from USET Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman
Red Ribbon Week emphasizes ‘The future is key, so stay drug free’ Education by The Seminole Tribune - October 31, 2017November 30, 2017 With the theme “Your Future is Key, So Stay Drug Free,” Red Ribbon Week focused on the future. From Oct. 17 to 24, community members gathered Tribal-wide to share this message and promote a healthier future for Tribal youth. As the future of the Tribe incubates in its youth, relaying the
