‘Earth Day the Native Way’ celebrates nature, Seminole culture Community by Tatum Mitchell - May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 The Aztec Dancers perform on stage during an Earth Day celebration April 17 at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. (Tatum Mitchell) BIG CYPRESS — “Earth Day the Native Way” kicked off on a sunny, slightly breezy day at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Reservation April 17 with vendors, workshops and performances
Native Learning Center receives visit from U.S. HUD Secretary Community News Top News Top Story by Calvin Tiger - May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 Kyle Doney, left, and Georgette Smith greet U.S. HUD Secretary Scott Turner on April 10 at the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center in Hollywood. (Calvin Tiger) HOLLYWOOD — U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Tuner toured the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center in Hollywood on
Candidate slate set for elections Community News Top News by Kevin Johnson - May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 HOLLYWOOD — Sixteen candidates will vie for office in the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s upcoming regular election. On election day - May 12, 2025, - registered voters will cast votes in their reservation races to determine who will represent the Big Cypress, Brighton and Hollywood reservations on the Tribal Council
Thousands attend Gathering of Nations, Miss Indian World Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 Former Miss Florida Seminole Thomlynn Billie, third from left, and current Miss Florida Seminole CeCe Thomas, third from right, participate in the Miss Indian World pageant at Gathering of Nations on April 24 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Beverly Bidney) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The 42nd annual Gathering of Nations attracted thousands of
SEMREF adds LA, DC apartment buildings to portfolio Community News by Beverly Bidney - April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 The exterior of Vinz on Fairfax in Los Angeles. (Courtesy photo) The Seminole Real Estate Fund (SEMREF) has been busy helping secure a bright future for the tribe by adding to its portfolio of a dozen properties around the country. Since last June, SEMREF has purchased apartment buildings in Los Angeles
Board reports to shareholders at annual meeting Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by Calvin Tiger - April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 President Holly Tiger speaks at the Board of Directors' annual shareholders meeting March 29 in Hollywood. (Calvin Tiger) HOLLYWOOD — The annual shareholders meeting of the Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc. was held March 29 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. In a ballroom full of tribal members,
DC trip provides students learning experiences, connections Community Top Story by Tatum Mitchell - April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 Victoria Osceola Benard speaks as Close Up students present their sovereignty statement to USET. (Tatum Mitchell) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Twenty nine high school students from the Seminole Tribe of Florida spent a week in D.C. this month participating in Close Up 2025, a program that provides opportunities to learn about civics,
Chalo Nitka showcases Seminole culture Community News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 Brighton Councilman Larry Howard waves to spectators along the parade route at the annual Chalo Nitka Festival parade March 1 in Moore Haven. (Beverly Bidney) MOORE HAVEN — Tribal members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida came out March 1 to celebrate Moore Haven’s 77th annual Chalo Nitka festival. The festival
Junior Cypress Cattle Drive keeps family tradition alive Community Top Story by Beverly Bidney - April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 With help from his cattle dogs, Big Cypress cattle foreman Andre Jumper gets these cows back to the herd on their way to the rodeo arena. (Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — The annual Junior Cypress Cattle Drive is usually a leisurely ride for cowboys and cowgirls as they guide cattle through
Mobile Market comes to BC March 12 Announcements Community Top News by The Seminole Tribune - March 11, 2025March 11, 2025