Tribal youth recognized with education incentive awards Education by The Seminole Tribune - August 29, 2012 By Judy Weeks Incentives are often used to motivate people in all walks of life. In education, they encourage students to continue to succeed in school. Tribal students recently were rewarded with fun evenings out to celebrate a job well done during the last school year, just before the new academic
Jewel Buck reflects on her reign Community by The Seminole Tribune - August 29, 2012 By Raevin Frank Many girls wonder what it’s like being a Seminole Princess, but Jewel Buck doesn’t have to guess. She became Miss Florida Seminole in July 2011, and it’s been a great experience for her. Jewel traveled to many places and met many new people. "[Being Miss Florida Seminole] has opened a
Seminole Princesses of the past: Where are they now? Community by The Seminole Tribune - August 29, 2012 By Christine McCall The Miss Florida Seminole Pageant has played an important role in the lives of young Seminole women since 1957, when the Tribal Council appointed Connie Gowen the first Miss Seminole. Since then, 51 women have held the Miss Seminole title after being selected by a panel of judges. Each
Field Day Challenge held for Naples, Immokalee communities Community by The Seminole Tribune - August 29, 2012April 9, 2015 By Judy Weeks NAPLES — Everybody was a winner when Naples and Immokalee youth participated in the first Naples Field Day Challenge at the Golden Gate Community Park on Aug. 14. The young athletes took over the ball field and surrounding shady park for a full day of fun-filled activities and
Seminole Media Productions Workshop expands curriculum Community by The Seminole Tribune - August 28, 2012April 9, 2015 By Andrea Holata HOLLYWOOD — About a dozen Tribal youth caught an inside view of the media industry and how it operates during the sixth year of the Seminole Media Productions Workshop (SMPW) held at the Native Learning Center from July 23-27. With the help of SMP staff, youth had the opportunity
Annual Wellness Conference delivers healthy message Health by The Seminole Tribune - August 28, 2012 By Andrea Holata MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — Tribal members from all Seminole reservations traveled to the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort for the 19th annual Wellness Conference from July 15-20. The conference provided Tribal members with the opportunity to listen to their peers’ personal testimonies of alcohol and/or drug abuse. Also, guest
Talent show brings Seminole Gaming employees together Community by The Seminole Tribune - August 28, 2012April 9, 2015 By Kathryn Stolarz HOLLYWOOD — Seminole Gaming employees watch patrons win big every day, but once a year staff get a chance at a prize that involves more than luck. Singers, a rap artist and even a magician took the stage on July 30 to vie for the Seminole Superstar title during
Brighton Water Treatment Plant awarded for providing quality water Community by The Seminole Tribune - August 28, 2012April 9, 2015 By Andrea Holata NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — During the Seneca Nation of Indians third annual Tribal Utility Summit, the Brighton Reservation received second place in a drinking water contest held at the Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel from May 15-17. The summit – a collaborative effort between United South and Eastern Tribes
Brighton Reservation hosts Seminole Moments Community by The Seminole Tribune - August 28, 2012 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — For decades, the Seminole Tribe has used storytelling for entertaining and teaching purposes. Community outreach specialist Willie Johns spoke to Tribal employees about the history and significance of storytelling within the Tribe during a Seminole Moments presentation on Aug. 9 at the Brighton Cattle & Range Dining
Lady Seminoles win NASA softball championship Sports by The Seminole Tribune - August 28, 2012April 13, 2015 By Andrea Holata KINDER, La. — Native Tribes from the Southeast traveled to Kinder, La. to compete in the annual Native American Sports Association (NASA) softball tournament. Four teams from Seminole Country (two men’s and two women’s) made the road trip to participate in the annual NASA tournament from Aug. 10-11, hosted