Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki celebrates 20th anniversary Community by Li Cohen - August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 BIG CYPRESS — When the Seminole Tribe opened the doors of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in 1997 to commemorate the Tribe’s federal recognition, nobody imagined the museum would transcend to the status it claims today. The museum, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, has transformed into a nationally accredited affiliate of the
Climate change summit brings conservationists together Community by Li Cohen - August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Climate change is more than an academic subject; it is a route that defines the future for people in numerous ways. To shed some light on the subject, the Florida Public Archaeology Network, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and Florida International University’s Global Indigenous Forum hosted the Tidally United Summit
A glimpse of Florida’s past arrives at the Museum Community by Tara Backhouse - July 31, 2017July 31, 2017 Every four months, the Museum’s Acquisitions Committee meets to review potential additions to our collection. It’s always a tough choice because resources are limited, but everything we choose to acquire is well thought out, matching the Museum’s mission, and serving the community in the best way possible. We always strive
Wow – What’s the postage on that? Community by The Seminole Tribune - July 31, 2017 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, which began in 1817. It is the 60th anniversary of federal recognition of the Seminole Tribe of Florida as a government and a business enterprise.
Thousands of Seminole calves shipped out Community by Beverly Bidney - July 30, 2017July 28, 2017 BRIGHTON — Tribal pastures in Brighton and Big Cypress are a bit less crowded now that 60 cattle owners sold nearly 4,000 calves during the annual calf shipping July 10-21. The calves left the reservations about 80 to 100 at a time on large multi-level cattle trucks. It took 44 truckloads
Seminole Fire Department graduates six recruits Community Top Story by Grace Ducanis - July 30, 2017July 28, 2017 The Seminole Tribe Fire Rescue Department welcomed six new firefighters to the team at a graduation and badge ceremony on June 29. Family and friends gathered to celebrate graduates Jose Cabañas, Rafael Diaz, Brandon Harris, Vincent Sovik, John Vilches and Devyn Williams, who completed the fire department’s six-week training. “It’s not easy
A lifetime of art with Elgin Jumper Community by Li Cohen - July 30, 2017July 28, 2017 BIG CYPRESS — Elgin Jumper is no stranger to the art world. His latest pieces, on display at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum through Oct. 16, are only one collection of the hundreds of pieces he has created throughout his life. Jumper, 53, started his journey with art when he was only 8
Fun on the field as Tribe battles Seminole Police Department Community by The Seminole Tribune - June 30, 2017July 31, 2017
Training sessions at NLC focus on housing issues Community by Kevin Johnson - June 30, 2017July 31, 2017 HOLLYWOOD — Housing issues in Indian Country know no boundaries as tribes from coast to coast can attest. “It’s a desperate need,” said Shelly Tucciarelli, from Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a consultant with Turtle Clan Development Services LLC. “Every reservation in Indian Country needs housing, whether its elder housing, veterans
