THPO maps Seminole Tribe’s history Community by Li Cohen - October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 The Seminoles have a known lineage dating back hundreds of years in Florida. To help trace this history and create a streamlined data archive, the Tribe’s Tribal Historic Preservation Office has created a geo-mapping program. The mapping software uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to place all findings and historical pieces on
Breast cancer survivor stories hit home Community by Beverly Bidney - October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 While October in northern climates brings a change in the color of leaves, the most noticeable change in Florida is the prevalence of the color pink, which popped up around reservations to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Tribal members wore pink as they walked together, posed for photos and listened to speakers
Cherokee Nation’s Bryan Rice named BIA director Community by From Press Release - October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced Oct. 16 the selection of Bryan Rice, a veteran federal administrator and citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, as the new Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the federal agency that coordinates government-to-government relations with 567 federally
Tribe shows appreciation for Irma workers Community by Beverly Bidney - October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 HOLLYWOOD — A disaster, no matter how devastating, tends to strengthen ties between people as they work together to overcome adversity. The Seminole Tribe’s employees came together valiantly before, during and after Hurricane Irma to help Tribal members get through the ordeal safely. Tribal leaders honored and thanked nearly 600 employees for
Pointing the way Community by Siobhan Miller - October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 Have you ever wondered how the Pointing Man signs came to be and why the likeness of Jack Tigertail became the “poster” image for more than his own Seminole community? The story is as much about Jack Tigertail’s presence as it is about a clever marketing ploy used to sell a
Donations continue to be accepted for Native Relief Community by The Seminole Tribune - October 2, 2017September 28, 2017 Janice Osceola and her granddaughter recently donated items for the Native Relief Foundation. They brought toys, shoes, clothing and more to Tribal headquarters. All donated items will go to the South Dakota Sioux Tribes. Donations of items and money are still being accepted and can be made up until mid-December
Native American history from A-Z Community by Randean Osceola - October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 My name is Randean Osceola and I am a part of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. I am a member of the Wind Clan family and am a freshman at Sagemont High School in Weston. This summer I decided to intern at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum through the Tribe’s Summer Work
Tim Giago receives NAJA-Medill Milestone Achievement Award Community by Li Cohen - October 2, 2017September 28, 2017 Tim Giago, a game-changer in Indian Country journalism, never ceases to amaze members of the Native American Journalists Association. In commemoration of his numerous achievements, NAJA awarded him the 2017 NAJA-Medill Milestone Achievement Award, which includes a $5,000 cash prize, for his commitment to journalistic excellence and advancement in Indian
Dale Herring transforms Bowlegs Town into literary adventure Community by Li Cohen - October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 Real estate developer and businessman H. Dale Herring had no idea his new home was Bowlegs Town, a Seminole site packed with history. When he found the property — located next to the Suwanee River — about 18 years ago, Herring originally intended to develop the land. After spending time in
Fapleche Choobe (Big Wind) Community by The Seminole Tribune - October 2, 2017September 28, 2017 It’s been a long couple of weeks here in South Florida and needless to say we are suffering from Hurricane fatigue. As I write this, please know that all of us here at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum are thinking of the Tribal community all over Florida, its family and friends, and
