By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — More than 100 family members and friends gathered under the oak trees at the residence of former Chairman Howard Tommie on Nov. 3 for a family reunion on the Brighton Reservation. Because years have passed and children have had children of their own, the family decided to

By Kathryn Stolarz LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — Hurricane Sandy devastated parts of the Northeastern U.S. in late October, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida stepped in to help the Shinnecock Indian Nation of New York with relief efforts. “This is the first time that we have been a part of the emergency

By Kathryn Stolarz The holidays are here, a time for togetherness – usually centered on the sweet and savory dishes pouring out of the cooking chickees for Seminoles. One crowd pleaser guests are sure to look forward to is pumpkin frybread. Pumpkin frybread is a traditional Seminole food that has been made

HOLLYWOOD — Indian gaming began with a modest bingo hall on the Hollywood Reservation and has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry. Last year alone, Indian gaming revenue accounted for approximately $27.2 billion nationwide, according to the National Indian Gaming Commission. If not for the farsightedness and perseverance of the

HOLLYWOOD — With plans to conquer the national market, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. introduced the Seminole Unconquered brand of electronic cigarettes and cigars at the NIGA mid-year conference on Sept. 18. With more than 500 people from around the country in attendance, the time was right to unveil

By Judy Weeks HOLLYWOOD — Wanda Bowers has made a lifetime commitment to being an ambassador of the Seminole Tribe. As a student in the public schools, a past Miss Florida Seminole Princess, an entrepreneur and a program director, she has served her Tribe with pride and respect. She is proud

By Judy Weeks NAPLES — The children of the Naples community ran out waving their hands to greet representatives of the Seminole Fire Rescue Department when they first caught sight of the big red fire truck pulling into the driveway on Sept. 22. As the team of professionals dismounted the truck, it

TRAIL — The Trail community hosted their annual Fish Fry for Seminoles in Recovery on Oct. 13, bringing the community together to celebrate life and sobriety. The fourth annual event, held at the Trail Independent Baptist Church with about 60 people in attendance, kicked off with a welcome address from Family

By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — Brighton community members, employees and staff gathered at what was formerly the seniors center to get an insider’s view of the new home for the Community Culture program on Oct. 11. The new Culture center location offers more space and a more centralized location in the community