Indigenous arts, music festival to be held in Big Cypress Arts & Entertainment Community Top News by From Press Release - February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 BIG CYPRESS – “Honoring Our Matriarchs” is the theme for the inaugural Indigenous Arts and Music Festival (IAMF) set for March 4 and March 5 on the Seminole Tribe’s Big Cypress Reservation. The event will take place at the Junior Cypress Entertainment Complex from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday,
Archaeological site in Fort Lauderdale opens as city park Community News Top News by Damon Scott - February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 The location of the midden (mound) can be seen here, facing northeast. (Photo Damon Scott) FORT LAUDERDALE – An almost two-acre green space in the Sailboat Bend neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale that was recently purchased by the city to preserve it as an archeological site has opened as a passive park.
Tribe’s energy conference enjoys strong attendance Community News Top News by Damon Scott - February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 In person attendance for the conference neared capacity at the Native Learning Center in Hollywood. (Photo Louis Porter Jr.) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s fifth “Renewable Energy and Sustainability Conference” returned to an in-person format at the Native Learning Center (NLC) this year, and gauging by the attendance numbers, people were
Q&A: ‘Explorer’ program reboots after pandemic pause Community News Top News by Damon Scott - February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 Members of the “Police Explorers” program do activities with Seminole Fire Rescue and Seminole Police Department personnel on the Big Cypress Reservation in 2015. (File photo) The Seminole Tribe’s “Public Safety Explorer” program recently began again after being suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic. The program seeks to engage tribal youth from
‘Seminole Girl’ returns to Fort Lauderdale site Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Damon Scott - February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 “Seminole Girl” sits along the New River in Fort Lauderdale. The Riverside Hotel is in the background. (Photo Damon Scott) FORT LAUDERDALE – The popular sculpture “Florida: A Seminole Girl” in Fort Lauderdale was recently returned to its home along the New River after undergoing rehabilitation work. The eight-foot tall bronze sculpture
Dukharan wants libraries to engage tribal members Community Education Top News by Damon Scott - February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 Padmini Dukharan stands in the Dorothy S. Osceola Memorial Library on the Hollywood Reservation. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Padmini Dukharan said she’s well aware that technology has changed libraries, including how people read books and how often they read. The Education Department’s new library supervisor said the name of the
Lee Tiger was musician, champion of Native culture Community News Top News by Damon Scott - February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 Lee Tiger in 2021. (Lee Tiger Facebook) Those who knew the Miccosukee Tribe’s Lee Tiger remember him as a prolific musician who also worked for many years to promote Native tourism and culture on behalf of the Miccosukee and Seminole tribes. Tiger died Jan. 5 in Davie after a lengthy illness,
Tribe honors FSU football’s strong season Community Sports by Kevin Johnson - February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 A large wooden tomahawk was presented to Florida State football coach Mike Norvell on Nov. 25, 2022. From left to right are FSU athletic director Michael Alford, Norvell, Kyle Doney, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, Richard Osceola and Renegade team owner Allen Durham. (Courtesy photo) Florida State University’s return to prominence on
Gary Allan headlines 84th Brighton Field Day Festival Arts & Entertainment Community by The Seminole Tribune - February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Gary Allan (garyallan.com) The 84th Brighton Field Day Festival will be held Feb. 17-19 at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena on the Brighton Reservation. It marks the first time the festival will be held since the onset of the pandemic in 2020.Gates open at 9 a.m. on Feb. 17 and Feb.
Jaryaca Baker enjoys smooth transition as business owner Community News Top News by Kevin Johnson - February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Jaryaca Baker makes smoothies at the Rez Rally on Jan. 7, 2023, in Hollywood. The Brighton resident opened her business in 2022. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Jaryaca Baker was working for the Seminole Tribe’s Education Department when she decided that an 8-to-5 job in the office might not be the best fit