MIAMI — On the same day Native American environmental groups across Indian Country took to the streets to raise awareness about global warming, organizations in South Florida marched in Miami to demand action against climate change. "The seas are rising and so are we," chanted hundreds gathered at the Stephen P.

NAPLES — A 75-mile walk to protest the possible construction of a bicycle path through the Everglades inspired Jessica Osceola to create a work of art currently part of a Native American contemporary art exhibit. "Return from Exile: Contemporary Southeastern Indian Art," which features Osceola and 17 other Native American artists

BRIGHTON — Sisters Krysta and Leilani Burton shared the spotlight Sept. 26 when they were crowned Miss Brighton and Jr. Miss Brighton, respectively, during the 35th annual Miss Brighton Princess Pageant at the Florida Seminole Veterans Building. "I want to represent Brighton and help youth learn about their culture," said Krysta,

HOLLYWOOD — Two quilts will help hundreds throughout Indian Country brave the upcoming winter. Native Relief Foundation (NRF), led by a core of Seminole Tribal members, is raffling off the elaborate handmade quilts to help send a truckload of donated warm clothing, shoes, blankets plus food and toys to poor, remote

BIG CYPRESS — For the first time in architectural academia, a book uniquely devoted to Seminole chickees past and present is available for scholars, history buffs and everyday readers. "Thatched Roofs and Open Sides," written by Carrie Dilley with significant input from Seminole Tribe members including Chairman James E. Billie, explores

BIG CYPRESS — Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum staff has been so intensely immersed recently in preparation for the Seminole Tribe’s upcoming 18th annual American Indian Arts Celebration (AIAC) that the event is being heralded as the "most anticipated AIAC ever." "We have fantastic performances slated for both days. People will be coming from

BIG CYPRESS — A long lunch dished out plenty of thanks Oct. 20 to about 100 construction workers and staff at the construction site for the new Big Cypress Medical Center. "You guys are building something for my people and you are doing a good job at it. So for lunch

Ask a dozen Tribal members what Indian Day means to them and most answer in the same basic way. "Indian Day is every day," said Jennie O. Billie, of Trail. "It’s all the time," said Josh Jumper, of Big Cypress. "It’s life," said Mary Tommie, of Fort Pierce. Though observed throughout Indian Country on

BIG CYPRESS — World-renowned photographer Russell James did not seek to tell a simple story about Seminole culture and tradition when he reached out with his camera to Chairman James E. Billie three years ago. Instead, the Australian-born artist best known for capturing the beautiful faces and perfect bodies of Victoria’s