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
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.