Youth learn about food prep, safety Community Health by The Seminole Tribune - July 12, 2023September 19, 2024 Lorraine Posada, Health head cook, at right, shows youth participants how to properly prepare and chop cauliflower for the cauliflower rice stir fry that they prepared. (Photo Calvin Tiger) HOLLYWOOD — The Integrative Health Department and Hollywood Community Culture Center presented a food preparation and safety class for tribal youth June
Tribe mourns passing of President Holt Community by Kevin Johnson - July 11, 2023September 19, 2024 HOLLYWOOD — Hundreds of Seminole Tribe of Florida tribal members and others filled the First Seminole Baptist Church in Hollywood on June 12 to pay their respects to President James Holt II. He was remembered for the love he had for his family and the tribe, and as a hard-working
Donna Frank makes sure tribe’s sweetgrass culture won’t fade away Arts & Entertainment Community by Beverly Bidney - July 11, 2023September 19, 2024 During a harvesting outing in Immokalee, Donna Frank, center, shows Lauren Posada how tie a bundle of sweetgrass with a strip of fabric. At left, Lorraine Posada gathers her bundle of sweetgrass. (Beverly Bidney photo) Donna Frank is on a mission to save a part of Seminole culture that is dear
Tribe wins court appeal in sports betting fight Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by Damon Scott - July 4, 2023September 19, 2024 The Hard Rock Sportsbook sports betting app could be reinstated after an appellate court’s ruling June 30. (Hard Rock) The Seminole Tribe has won a significant legal battle that could pave the way for sports betting to return to Florida. On June 30, a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., in a
Tribe’s leadership celebrated on inauguration day Community News by Damon Scott - June 30, 2023September 19, 2024 The tribe's elected officials gather at the Council Oak Tree following their inauguration June 5. From left to right are Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., President James Holt II, Big Cypress Board Rep. Nadine Bowers, Brighton Board
Hollywood graduates recognized at Hard Rock dinner Community Education News by Damon Scott - June 29, 2023September 19, 2024 Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola introduces Paulina Alexis, left, a Native actor who plays Willie Jack on the popular TV series Reservation Dogs. (Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Hollywood’s high school and higher education graduates were recognized for their accomplishments June 2 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The office
Q&A: ‘Being an Ally in Indian Country’ training comes to Big Cypress Community Health by Damon Scott - June 28, 2023September 19, 2024 A two-day training on the Big Cypress Reservation in July will explore the subject of “Being an Ally in Indian Country.” The training is hosted by staff from the Center for Behavioral Health Department (CBH) and the Native Connections program. It will be facilitated by the nonprofit Native Wellness Institute. The
Photos: Big Cypress community gathers for Father’s Day Community News by The Seminole Tribune - June 28, 2023September 19, 2024 Jacob Osceola Jr., left, and Cherelee Hall prepare to play bingo at the Big Cypress Father’s Day event June 15 at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium. (Damon Scott) Quenton and Maria Cypress enjoy the Big Cypress Father’s Day event June 15 at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium. (Damon Scott) Thomas Billie, right,
Grant to provide better internet, new technology Community Education News by Damon Scott - June 28, 2023September 19, 2024 A new round of grants from the federal government is designed for projects that improve internet connectivity and technology for tribes. (iStock) The Seminole Tribe has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant to assist with an ongoing goal to expand high-speed internet access and improve technology across the reservations. The multiyear
Native Learning Center turns 15 Community Education News by Damon Scott - June 27, 2023September 19, 2024 From left to right are NLC staff members Kyle Doney, Louis Porter Jr., Ouista Atkins, Gaylene Jacobs, Brooke Warrington and Georgette Palmer Smith outside of the NLC building June 22, 2023. (Courtesy photo) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s Native Learning Center (NLC) in Hollywood marked 15 years in operation this year.
