Naples Indian Day Community by Damon Scott - November 5, 2018September 20, 2024 NAPLES One of the earliest celebrations of Indian Day took place with Tribal members in Naples on Sept. 19. The small, close-knit community had a full lineup of competitions to participate in, plenty of food to eat, and a variety of entertainment to take in. There was a surprise musical guest who
Reservations celebrate Indian Day Community by Beverly Bidney - November 5, 2018September 20, 2024 IMMOKALEE Immokalee took two days to celebrate Indian Day. On Sept. 26, culture was the focus while on Sept. 27 competition ruled the res. The culture department hosted a community luncheon at the culture village. As the women cooked, men chopped wood, carved under the shade of a chickee and reminisced about
Reservations show their Red Ribbon pride Community Education by Beverly Bidney - November 1, 2018September 20, 2024 With a nationwide theme of “Life is your journey, travel drug free,” Seminole reservations turned out in full force during the Tribe’s annual participation in Red Ribbon Week. (See all the images at the end of this story). From Oct. 12-17 Immokalee was filled with activities from colorfully decorated doors to community
Seminole Scenes: November 2018 Community Seminole Scenes by The Seminole Tribune - November 1, 2018September 20, 2024 Check out some of our images that made Seminole Scenes this month.
Big Cypress hosts Wear Pink Day for breast cancer awareness Community Health by Damon Scott - November 1, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — One in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Indian Cancer Foundation. And the group says American Indians face inequities in the incidence of cancer and in the rate of mortality. To bring awareness to breast cancer and recognize cancer survivors, Tribal
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum conservator gives advice for care of heirlooms Arts & Entertainment Community by Robin Croskery Howard - November 1, 2018 You probably know that the Museum on Big Cypress protects many pieces of art and antiques such as paintings, patchwork, doll and baskets. But many people have things like this at home too. They might have belonged to your family for a long time, and you might be concerned about
Farm Bill expires as lawmakers wrestle with SNAP requirements Community News by Damon Scott - November 1, 2018 One of the largest pieces of domestic legislation sits in limbo in the U.S. Congress. The Farm Bill, renewed every five years, is one of significant importance to farming and ranching communities across the country. Native communities keep a close eye on the bill as well, in part because some say
Tribal members, employees join autism walk in Sunrise Community by Derrick Tiger - November 1, 2018 SUNRISE — The world has become accustomed to the idea of charities, donations, and fundraisers that support a cause, and along with raising money to help people with diseases and disorders come the numerous events that take place in the name of goodwill. The Autism Speaks Walk is an annual fundraising
Indigenous women take activist lead in face of global challenges Community Education News by Damon Scott - November 1, 2018 MIAMI — Indigenous women across the globe face higher rates of murders, sexual assault and other crimes. Many have gone missing in their communities at a scale that isn’t seen among other groups. The realities have served as motivation for a cadre of Indigenous women activists – many working internationally on
1,800-pound statue of Native American sits in Tampa Bay warehouse Community News by Damon Scott - November 1, 2018 The 11-foot bust of a Native American princess was removed from the Tampa Riverwalk in Tampa Bay on Sept. 18 causing a bit of controversy. The massive 1,800-pound statue – “Ulele and the Lost Tribes” – had been on display for about a year, adjacent to the Ulele restaurant, located at
