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AIAC to be held Nov. 1-2 in Big Cypress

by The Seminole Tribune -

BIG CYPRESS — The annual American Indian Arts Celebration will be held from Nov. 1-2 at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in Big Cypress. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The celebration will feature arts, crafts, dance, music, culture, critter shows, alligator wrestling, demonstrations, food vendors, food trucks and visits

Court relationship yields family support, milestones for Tribe

by Damon Scott -

As partnerships go, this one is an objective success. Seminole Tribal Court and the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida have been working together for a few years now – although the collaboration may be under the radar for most Tribal members. Some background: Tribal Court consists of an appellate court and

New THPO building to open as museum preps for overhaul

by Damon Scott -

BIG CYPRESS — When Paul Backhouse started working at the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) in Big Cypress in 2007, it had just been set up. The Tribe had hired one staff member and an electrician. THPO has been run out of a modular structure since then – sort of

Victory in Indian Country: Court rules for ICWA

by Damon Scott -

Case could be headed to Supreme Court Advocates of the Indian Child Welfare Act have been on edge for almost a year. But an August 9 court decision has allowed them rest a little easier – at least for now. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed the constitutionality of

Learning experiences highlight culture workshop for Seminoles

by Damon Scott -

ORLANDO — The Chairman’s office hosted a cultural workshop event in Orlando Aug. 9 through 11 for Seminoles who live off reservations. The nonresident gathering took place at the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel and resort. Tribal families from the Tampa area and beyond met to take part in a daylong

Everything is coming up aces for Hard Rock’s Midwest projects

by Damon Scott -

Two areas in the Midwest U.S. will soon have a Hard Rock presence. Hard Rock International recently announced plans for casino projects in both Rockford, Illinois, and Gary, Indiana. Both are expected to generate significant jobs, spur tourism and generate more business in their respective regions. HRI is submitting a proposal to city

Hollywood Culture gets a visit from Kansas tribe

by Kevin Johnson -

HOLLYWOOD — Even before they met any Seminoles on the ground, a group from the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in Kansas got a good idea from the sky as to what’s been happening on the Hollywood Reservation. As their flight was approaching Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, they took photos of the

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