Tribe’s energy conference on tap for February Community Events News Top News by Damon Scott - January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Jeff Benavides, in maroon shirt, a conference presenter, and tribal member Joe Frank, in gray shirt, chat with attendees during a break at the 2019 event. (File photo) HOLLYWOOD – Officials at the Native Learning Center (NLC) in Hollywood have been putting the final touches on its annual energy conference scheduled to
Exhibit honors artwork of Jimmy Osceola Arts & Entertainment Community Top News by The Seminole Tribune - January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will host a reception Jan. 26 at 10:30 a.m. for the opening of an exhibit featuring the artwork of Seminole artist Jimmy Osceola. "Seminole Pride: Celebrating the Artwork of Jimmy Osceola" spans more than two temporary gallery spaces. Osceola passed away in 2021. More
Toy drive benefits Southwest Florida kids Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Beverly Bidney - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Kyla Billie, Holly Tiger, Sue Jane Cypress, Big Cypress Board Rep. Nadine Bowers and President Mitchell Cypress join Golisano Children’s Hospital staff in the Fort Myers hospital lobby on Dec. 14. The toys were collected during the toy drive. (Beverly Bidney) FORT MYERS — The Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc. and
Seminole Scenes: December 2022 Community News Seminole Scenes Top News by The Seminole Tribune - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 ALL ABOARD: Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola, left, and Capt. Lee Rosbach, from the “Below Deck” TV series, are all smiles at the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade grand marshal reception Dec. 9 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. This year’s grand marshals were Taylor Dayne, Joey Fatone
Seminole artists show work in ‘The Art of Seminole Craft’ exhibit Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 At right, Brian Zepeda talks to Carol Cypress about his bandolier bag on display at “The Art of Seminole Craft” exhibition opening Dec. 16. (Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Seminole arts and crafts were originally made to sell to tourists, but “The Art of Seminole Craft” exhibit at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
Oral history as narrative, cultural reflexivity Community News by Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum - January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 By Alexander Banks, oral history coordinator BIG CYPRESS — A few months ago I attended a symposium hosted by the Oral History Association (OHA). The topic at hand was how to empower the voices of minority and underrepresented communities in historical narratives, particularly in the field of oral history. Much of
Immokalee Trading Post opens for business Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 The Immokalee Trading Post features fuel pump stations and a 7,200 square foot store. (Beverly Bidney) IMMOKALEE — The long-awaited Immokalee Trading Post opened for business Oct. 28. The idea for the Trading Post had been percolating at the Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc. (STOFI) for about 10 years before ground was
Five generations enjoy Bowers family reunion Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 The Bowers family gathers in front of the Seminole Bible Baptist Church in Brighton on Dec. 3 for a group photo commemorating the reunion. All are descendants of the original eight Bowers siblings. (Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Five generations of the Bowers family, from babies to folks in their 80s, gathered
Governor honors Seminole students during Native American Heritage Month Community Education News Top News by Beverly Bidney - January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard and Ahfachkee School and Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students join Gov. Ron DeSantis for a reception at the governor's mansion on Nov. 30 during Native American Heritage Month. (Governor's office) TALLAHASSEE — Students from Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School and the Ahfachkee School
Brothers nab first NAMA together for ‘The Storm’ Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Damon Scott - December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 Spencer Battiest, left, and Doc Native won their first NAMA as a duo for a live at home performance of “The Storm.” (Courtesy Spencer Battiest) Seminole Tribe brothers Spencer Battiest and Doc Native have been recognized with nominations and awards for their music over the years, but they achieved a first