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EIRA hosts end-of-the-year awards banquet

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By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — In its 18th year, the Eastern Indian Rodeo Association (EIRA) honored more than 55 of its members Oct. 19 during a banquet held at the Brighton Veteran’s Building. Leanna Billie and Josh Jumper were awarded the all-around champions for men and women, respectively. Members competed in rodeo events

Students explore future at annual college fair

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By Amanda Murphy HOLLYWOOD — Finding the right college can be a long and difficult journey for students, but the Education Department is making the road a little smoother through its many resources, including the Higher Education College Fair held Oct. 4. The Education Department brought 70 post-secondary institutions to Hard Rock

PECS holds Student Council inauguration, clothing contest

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By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — To inaugurate newly elected Student Council members while expressing appreciation for Seminole culture, a clothing contest was incorporated into the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School Student Council inauguration Oct. 1. From kindergarten through eighth grade, students took turns modeling their traditional outfits for the clothing contest. Boys dressed in

Student profile: Jo Jo Osceola

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By Amanda Murphy HOLLYWOOD — Juggling a full university-level course load and raising two children might sound challenging, but Jo Jo Osceola calls it a blessing. “It’s not really a struggle because we are extremely blessed with the Seminole Tribe and the Education Department,” she said. Osceola, of the Bird Clan, is in

Youth hone volleyball skills at Haskell university clinic

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By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — Nearly 35 youth, ages 3 to 17 Tribalwide, got a special visit Sept. 29 from Haskell Indian Nations University. The school’s women’s volleyball team – in town from Lawrence, Kan. for games against Southeastern University and Webber International – held a clinic in Brighton to help improve

PECS volleyball team shows promise on the court

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By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School’s girls’ volleyball team continues to gain strength and learn the importance of teamwork. “We are really coming together as a team –  it’s so nice to see,” said head coach Kim Jackson.  “The thing about our team is we have so much more

Big Cypress Indian Day

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For Big Cypress Board Rep. Joe Frank, Indian Day means gathering with family and friends to mark Native culture, history and pride. “It’s being who you are and celebrating it,” he said. Across six Seminole communities throughout Florida, festivities included canoe races, log peeling, clothing contests, archery, stickball games and skillet tossing.

Trail Indian Day

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Safe from the rain, the Trail community gathered at the Huggins Camp Sept. 27 to celebrate the holiday, under day-long sun. From under a large white tent, Trail Liaison Norman Huggins welcomed all guests in the morning and announced each activity throughout the day, first in Mikasuki, then in English.

Hollywood Indian Day

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Hollywood residents took part in many of the same activities as the other communities and hatchet throwing, archery and hog chase. “Indian Day is a day for the Tribe to relive past traditions, customs, beliefs, legends and, most especially, language,” said Paul Buster, Cultural language instructor. “It’s time for family, friends,

Tampa Indian Day

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Weeklong warnings of rain didn’t stop Tampa Seminoles from making the most of Indian Day on Sept. 28 at the Lakeland property. Despite intermittent showers and a hide-and-seek sun, all planned activities were completed. Much of the time was spent beneath the large tent where tables full of crafts and several

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