NCAI’s Keel sees strong, resurgent Indian Country; PECS’ Joy Prescott mentioned in address

by Damon Scott - March 1, 2019

U.S. President Donald J. Trump gave his State of the Union address to Congress on Feb. 5, an annual message meant to lay out a legislative agenda and course for the country. Similarly, every year the president of the National Congress of American Indians gives a State of Indian Nations address,

State lawmakers push forward on Native issues, policy

by Damon Scott - March 1, 2019March 1, 2019

While attention is often given to the noisy political environment in Washington, D.C., state legislatures are busy introducing bills and hashing out policy issues. Indeed, sometimes state-level actions can have a more direct effect on Florida residents – including Tribal members – than what is being hashed out in Congress. In Florida

Dancers, drummers, pageantry highlight Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow

by Beverly Bidney - March 1, 2019September 20, 2024

HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow lived up to its name as it wowed participants and visitors alike from Feb. 8-10. The 48th annual celebration of Native arts and culture drew large crowds at the Hard Rock Event Center in Hollywood. “This is one of the coolest stops

Tribe hosts second renewable energy conference in Hollywood

by Damon Scott - March 1, 2019September 20, 2024

HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe’s idea to present a conference focused on alternative energy began a couple years ago, after the Chairman’s Office organized an “Energy Committee” consisting of Special Projects Administrator Cicero Osceola and Senior Director of Operations Derrick Smith, among others. The goal in forming the committee and then

Hollywood Senior Center holds Valentine’s Day party

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by The Seminole Tribune - February 28, 2019

Enjoy some images from the Valentine's Day party at the Senior Center in Hollywood Feb. 14. The event featured games, raffles and food and a visit from Miss Florida Seminole Cheyenne Kippenberger.

Natives in entertainment industry offer insight at Native Reel Cinema Festival

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by Derrick Tiger - February 28, 2019September 20, 2024

HOLLYWOOD — A panel of Native American musicians, actors, and filmmakers discussed their obstacles and successes in the world of entertainment during a question and answer forum at the Native Reel Cinema Festival as part of the Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow in Hollywood. The group of artists are

Indiantown historical marker honors Betty Mae Jumper

by Beverly Bidney - February 28, 2019September 20, 2024

INDIANTOWN — Born and raised in a camp in Indiantown to an Indian mother and an Irish father, Betty Mae Tiger Jumper was lucky to have survived childhood. Equally fortunate is the Seminole Tribe, who benefited from her lifetime of accomplishments. As a “half breed” she could have been put to

Tribe celebrates 81st Brighton Field Day

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by Beverly Bidney - February 28, 2019September 20, 2024

BRIGHTON — The 81st annual Brighton Field Day Festival and Rodeo had something for everyone. Held Feb. 15-17, the fun-filled event attracted more than 5,000 people from the region who came to enjoy the music, entertainment, rodeo, Indian relay races, shopping and food. As a bonus, visitors also learned about Seminole

Seminole Scenes: January 2019

by The Seminole Tribune - February 12, 2019September 20, 2024

Prominence in the pastures: Hard work, family legacies at core of re-established Florida Seminole Cattlewomen Association

by Beverly Bidney - February 12, 2019

Since nearly half of the Seminole Tribe’s 67 cattle owners are women, it is clear that a woman’s place is in the pastures. On Nov. 1, about a dozen of the 29 female cattle owners re-established the Florida Seminole Cattlewomen Association, whose goal is to promote the cattle industry and beef

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