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Pooh King named Big Smoky Conference Player of the Year

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By Scott McKie Cherokee One Feather CHEROKEE, N.C. — For the second year in a row, Cherokee has taken home the top post-season honors in girls basketball in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference. Identical to last season, Pooh King, senior point guard, was named Player of the Year, and Chris Mintz, Lady

BIA updates ICWA guidelines

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The Indian Child Welfare Act, passed by Congress in 1978, was designed to keep Native American children with Native American families. The intent of the law is to protect the best interests of Indian children and to promote the stability and security of Indian tribes and families. But nearly 40 years

The New Trail of Tears

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If you want to know why American Indians have the highest rates of poverty of any racial group, why suicide is the leading cause of death among Indian men, why native women are two and a half times more likely to be raped than the national average and why gang

Strong showing from Tribe at INFR

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Being a part of the short go at the Indian National Finals Rodeo suited bull rider Kelton Smedley just fine. “I got to walk out on the trailer in front of everyone in the grand entry. It was cool,” said Smedley, 19. Thanks to Smedley and the brother team roping duo of

EIRA honors its champions

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BIG CYPRESS — The Eastern Indian Rodeo Association held its annual season-ending banquet in October. Here are the winners: 2016 Eastern Indian Rodeo Association Champion T.O. Yazzie –Saddle Bronc Blevyns Jumper – Steer Wrestling Connor Osborn – Calf Roping Mindy Fish – Ladies Breakaway Roping Josh Jumper – Team Roping (Header) Naha Jumper – Team Roping (Heeler) Ashley Parks –

SMP drone provides Tampa construction updates

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TAMPA — As Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa continues with its expansion project, it has opted to use aerial filmmaking to provide construction updates for guests. Utilizing DJI Inspire 1 drone video shot by Seminole Media Productions, guests are now able to view the construction progress on the Orient

Perfect day for Brighton girls

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TAVARES — The Brighton Seminoles U11 girls volleyball team made a lengthy trip worth their while. The Seminoles departed the Brighton Reservation at about 6 a.m. Sept. 25 and traveled to the Big House Complex in Tavares for the All American Sports Volleyball 1-Day round robin tournament. The Seminoles, coached by

TCD graduate Ervina Capricien named Classic Casino’s HR director

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HOLLYWOOD – Seminole Gaming has announced Tribal Career Development program graduate Ervina Capricien as the director of Human Resources for Seminole Classic Casino. As the HR director, Capricien is responsible for providing strategic direction, guidance, support and oversight to the property. Her role also includes responsibility for directing day-to-day human resources

Tribe’s rodeo standouts punch tickets to Las Vegas

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The Eastern Indian Rodeo Association held its regional finals Sept. 16-17 in Brighton. Several competitors, including some from the Big Cypress and Brighton reservations, earned spots to the Indian National Finals Rodeo that will be held Nov. 8-12 at the South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas. The EIRA will hold

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