Tribe honors its first Miss Indian World Community News by Kevin Johnson - June 4, 2019September 20, 2024 Chairman: Truly an historic occasion for the Seminole Tribe of Florida HOLLYWOOD — After proudly representing the Seminole Tribe of Florida on her way to winning the Miss Indian World crown, Cheyenne Kippenberger received a hero’s welcome as the Tribe showed how proud it is of this rising star who is
Attention Native youth: summer program wants you Community by Damon Scott - May 8, 2019 Youngsters looking for a unique summer experience this year might find it in the state’s capitol. The dates have been set for the 2019 Florida Indian Youth Program and Leadership Academy. The two week program will run from July 13 through July 27 at Florida State University in Tallahassee. The deadline to
Remembering T. K. Wetherell: ‘A great friend to the Tribe’ Community by The Seminole Tribune - May 7, 2019September 20, 2024 Florida State University (FSU) President T.K. Wetherell Requests Seminole Tribe Color Guard Soon after the United States invaded Iraq in March of 2003, FSU President T.K. Wetherell sent a letter to the then Seminole Tribe Chairman, Mitchell Cypress, requesting the Seminole Tribe Color Guard at the school’s Spring Graduation ceremonies in
Author’s Seminole War book tries to cure historical ‘amnesia’ Community by Damon Scott - May 7, 2019September 20, 2024 Author C.S. Monaco calls it the most dramatic event to take place in 19th century Florida. But it’s one that is largely unknown – not just by those in the U.S. and abroad – but even to many who live in the state where it happened. The event is the Second
Seminole Scenes — April 2019 Community News Seminole Scenes by The Seminole Tribune - May 7, 2019September 20, 2024
Dr. Tonemah provides insight about trauma’s impact on the brain Community Health News by Derrick Tiger - May 7, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — Dr. Darryl Tonemah, a Native health psychologist who has been leading health seminars on Seminole reservations in recent months, returned to the Hollywood health complex March 27 to provide insight on understanding the effects trauma has on the human brain. According to numerous studies, trauma impacts three areas of
James Billie honored by the state for contributions to Florida folklife Arts & Entertainment Community News by Zack Boehm - May 7, 2019September 20, 2024 TALLAHASSEE — Four distinguished Floridian folk artists and community leaders were honored April 13 with the 2019 Florida Folk Heritage Awards for their transformative, far-reaching contributions to Florida’s folklife. The awards were conferred by Florida’s Department of State and were presented during a ceremony at Word of South, an annual
Community Outreach: Hello Seminole Arts & Entertainment Community by Justin Giles - May 7, 2019 Spring is in full bloom and the love bugs are beginning to connect with the windshield of my Jeep. This also means that the temperatures are rising and soon summer will be in full swing. Time flies on the Big Cypress Reservation and that is a good indication that I’m
Groundbreaking held for nine homes at Brighton’s Knots Landing Community News by Beverly Bidney - May 7, 2019September 20, 2024 BRIGHTON — Surrounded by an abundance of love and love bugs, Tribal officials broke ground April 23 for nine new homes in the Knots Landing area of Brighton. Tribal Council and the Board joined forces and worked together on the project. “This is the opportunity to bring more Tribal members back