Adoption ceremony marks a first at Tribal Court Community News by Damon Scott - May 7, 2019September 20, 2024 HOLLYWOOD — “I deem this adoption official.” With those words, Chief Justice Willie Johns closed out a historic ceremony April 18 at Seminole Tribal Court on the Hollywood Reservation. The ceremony was historic because it was the first time a Tribal family adoption was finalized on a Seminole Reservation – this one
Big Cypress celebrates Mabel T. Frank residential community groundbreaking Community News by Beverly Bidney - May 7, 2019September 20, 2024 BIG CYPRESS — Tribal Council and Board members joined members of the Big Cypress community April 11 for the long-awaited groundbreaking of the Mabel T. Frank residential project, the first large development on the reservation. The 71-acre community will be comprised of 33 rental homes on quarter-acre lots and 17 1.5
Miss Florida Seminole Cheyenne Kippenberger wins Miss Indian World Community News by Damon Scott - May 7, 2019September 20, 2024 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — There were nerves and anticipation for days. And in the end, the final result reverberated across Indian Country. For the first time in history, Miss Indian World is a member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida – Miss Florida Seminole Cheyenne Kippenberger. Kippenberger earned the prestigious title after months
Rodeos take center stage on reservations Community Sports by Beverly Bidney - April 3, 2019September 20, 2024 IMMOKALEE — Cowboys and cowgirls came from as far away as Tennessee to compete in the John Jimmie Memorial Ranch Rodeo March 8 and 9 in Immokalee. Crowds filled the stands both nights to watch the action. A ranch rodeo is a far cry from a typical rodeo; there are no
Annual fishing series kicks off in Big Cypress Community Sports by The Seminole Tribune - April 3, 2019 BIG CYPRESS — The triple crown isn’t just for horse racing. The annual Seminole Sportsman’s Triple Crown Fishing Series started March 9 with the Big Bass Fishing Tournament held on the waterways in Big Cypress. The first tournament in the three-tournament series drew about 30 participants. The top fishing duo of the
Seminole Shootout captivates crowds in Immokalee Community News by Beverly Bidney - April 3, 2019September 20, 2024 IMMOKALEE — Hundreds of history buffs, schoolchildren and tourists watched history come to life at the second annual Seminole Shootout Battle Reenactment from March 1-3 at the John Jimmie Memorial rodeo grounds in Immokalee. Tribal and non-tribal reenactors played out a scene from the three Seminole Wars, which ran from 1816-19,
African-American Research Library & Cultural Center celebrates Seminole Tribe Community News by Jenna Kopec - April 3, 2019 FORT LAUDERDALE — The African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale celebrated the Seminole Tribe as part of their Destination Fridays programming on March 8 featuring exhibits, music, food and presentations. Although the themes of these events held on the first Friday of select months are usually travel-based and
Film career blossoms for Miccosukee Tribe’s Montana Cypress Arts & Entertainment Community by Derrick Tiger - April 3, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — Montana Cypress’ fascination with film began as a young child who had, as he describes, devoted parents who would drive from the Miccosukee Reservation – in the middle of the Everglades – to movie theaters in Miami. “I remember seeing “Saving Private Ryan” when I was only nine, “Escape
Seniors’ excellent adventure at Billie Swamp Safari Community News by Beverly Bidney - April 3, 2019 BIG CYPRESS — Seminole seniors played tourist for a day when they gathered Feb. 27 at Billie Swamp Safari in Big Cypress for an adventurous senior culture day. Airboat rides, swamp buggy tours, alligator wrestling and a traditional Seminole meal including freshly-caught garfish were on the agenda for the day, as
