Steven Lewis Simpson brings Native American story to life Community by Li Cohen - October 2, 2017November 1, 2017 Long gone are the days when films like “Pocahontas” represent the imagery of Native American culture. In a new film, “Neither Wolf Nor Dog,” filmmaker Steven Lewis Simpson effortlessly captures the heritage of the Lakota Nation. Based on the 1996 Kent Nerburn novel, “Neither Wolf Nor Dog” tells the story
Hard Rock Stadium unveils phase III upgrades Community by From Press Release - August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins unveiled their latest phase of a $500-million plus renovation at Hard Rock Stadium on Aug. 8. Privately funded by Dolphins and stadium owner Stephen Ross, the phase III renovations include a new partnership with Aston Martin Residences, new food and beverage offerings, luxury and party
Lee Tiger album release party to be held Sept. 7 Community by The Seminole Tribune - August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Rock artist Lee Tiger will host an album release party for his upcoming album “One Earth, One People, Come Together” on Sept. 7 at Hollywood’s Hard Rock Café. The album was inspired by Tiger’s belief that saving the earth and joining humanity are one in the same,
Florida Seminoles and world history Community by Eric Griffis - August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 Housed within the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s collection is an obscure old book about Florida and the Seminoles that not many people seem to know about, but it was immeasurably influential in shaping the course of human events. In 1773, botanist William Bartram set out on an exploration of the Southeast of
Solar eclipse points eyes to the sky in Big Cypress Community by Beverly Bidney - August 31, 2017October 2, 2017 BIG CYPRESS – With well-protected eyes tilted skyward, Seminoles joined millions of other North Americans as they watched the first total solar eclipse to cross the continental U.S. from coast to coast since 1918. Depending on which reservation it was viewed from, 76 to 82 percent of the sun was covered
Q & A with Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. Community by The Seminole Tribune - August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 This year, 2017, is an important year of anniversaries for the Seminole Tribe of Florida. It marks the 200th anniversary of the beginning of the Seminole Wars, in 1817. It is the 60th anniversary of federal recognition of the Seminole Tribe of Florida as a government and a business enterprise.
Uniting cultures: Spanish Days in Big Cypress Community by Li Cohen - August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 BIG CYPRESS — In an effort to bring Hispanic and Seminole cultures together, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum developed programming for Spanish-speaking visitors. The programming, which consists of a guided tour through the museum’s gallery and boardwalk, as well as making crafts, began after the museum realized it was neglecting the large Hispanic
Tribal Historic Preservation Office investigates the Augustina Gore Camp Community by Rachel Morgan - August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 In February 2017, the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) completed an investigation of the historic Augustina Gore Camp on the Brighton Reservation. This investigation endeavored to determine the camp’s eligibility for the Tribal Register of Historic Places (TRHP). Investigations of historic Seminole camps represent a critical part of the Tribe’s
Jimmy Osceola wins statewide Native art competition Community by Beverly Bidney - August 31, 2017August 30, 2017 An oil painting created by artist Jimmy Osceola depicting Seminoles at Lake Okeechobee won the Natural Resources Conservation Service poster contest in August. The theme of the competition was “Water is the Essential Element.” Osceola’s painting, titled “Big Water of Life”, will be printed on posters and distributed to the United
