Museum to host artists event, holiday market Arts & Entertainment Community Top News by From Press Release - December 14, 2022December 15, 2022 BIG CYPRESS - The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Reservation will host an artist meet and greet for its new exhibit, "The Art of Seminole Crafts," on Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visitors will have a chance to learn more about the
HHS issues notices on RSV, dengue fever Community Health News by Damon Scott - November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 Officials say RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in children younger than one year old. (Image via National Institutes of Health) The Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department issued two warnings via email to tribal members and tribal employees. The first warning concerned respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known
Q&A: Rep. McCall talks climate change, food link Community Health Top News by Damon Scott - November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 Hollywood Board Rep. Christine McCall outside of the Hollywood Community Culture Center on Nov. 17. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Hollywood Board Rep. Christine McCall grew up on the Hollywood Reservation with her mother, Wanda Bowers, who was part of the tribe’s princess program for many years. Rep. McCall said she
Tribal members take part in D.C. memorial events Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 26, 2022November 29, 2022 From left to right (standing) are Gus Baker, Ally Romero (Baker’s fiancé), Spencer Battiest, June Baker, Petra Battiest, Raquel McCloud (Native’s fiancé) and Doc Native. Seated is Judy Baker. (Courtesy Spencer Battiest) WASHINGTON, D.C. – It was a rainy Veterans Day in the nation’s capital, but it didn’t dampen the spirits
Boys & Girls Club renamed for Max B. Osceola Jr. Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - November 26, 2022November 29, 2022 From left to right are Carla Knapp and members of Max B. Osceola Jr.’s family – Meaghan Osceola, Melissa DeMayo, Max Osceola III, Margaret Osceola, Sharon Osceola and Amy Cox. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Visitors to the Howard Tiger Recreation Center on the Hollywood Reservation will soon see new
Florida judge recognized for work with Seminole Tribe Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Judge Jose Izquierdo, who serves in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, has been recognized for his ongoing partnership with the Seminole Tribe. Izquierdo received the 2022 William E. Gladstone award at the Florida Children and Families Summit in Orlando over the summer. Gladstone was a Miami judge who died
Seminole Tribe featured in ‘Indigenous Firsts’ book Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 A new book published in October takes a fresh look and a deep dive at a long list of firsts that have been achieved by Native Americans. “Indigenous Firsts: A History of Native American Achievements and Events,” features research on firsts and feats in sports, politics, art, science, business and the
Work goes on as court decides ICWA’s fate Community Health News Top News by Damon Scott - November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 ICWA supporters gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 9. (Courtesy NICWA) Supporters of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) will have to wait months for the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on recent challenges to the 1978 law. It heard more than three hours of oral arguments Nov. 9. An aggregate
Storm unearths ancestral remains in Martin County Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Beach erosion from Hurricane Nicole unearthed the remains of six skulls and smaller bones on Chastain Beach, located on Hutchinson Island South in Martin County. The remains were discovered by beachgoers Nov. 10 and reported to law enforcement. Hurricane Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 storm south of Vero Beach
Seminole artists gather for new show opening Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Gordon “Ollie” Wareham describes the interlinked artistic, historical and environmental importance of the sweet grass basket in Seminole culture. His aunt, Donna Frank, made the basket he’s holding. (Courtesy Tara Chadwick) A new exhibit featuring Seminole artists opened Nov. 6 at the History Fort Lauderdale museum. Several of the artists joined