Flu season, fentanyl on HHS radar Community Health News by Damon Scott - October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 HHS recently sent out a warning to tribal members through email about rainbow fentanyl. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration) HOLLYWOOD – Flu season has begun and the Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services Department (HHS) has begun to administer the vaccine to tribal members six months and older. “We encourage everyone to get
Native author to visit Big Cypress Reservation Arts & Entertainment Community Top News by From Press Release - October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer (Photo SUNY) "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. (Photo robinwallkimmerer.com) BIG CYPRESS - The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and Climate Resiliency Program will join Florida Gulf Coast University in hosting national bestselling Indigenous author Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer on the Big Cypress Reservation on Nov.
USF works to return remains to tribes Community News by The Seminole Tribune - October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 This platform mound at the Safety Harbor archaeological site in Pinellas County’s Philippe Park is the probable location of a town once inhabited by the Tocobaga Indians of Tampa Bay. USF professor Thomas Pluckhahn said the school has the “very partial remains” of an ancestor that may have been obtained
Big Cypress Reservation to host strength challenge Community News Sports Top News by Damon Scott - October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 Quenton Cypress has organized the Big Cypress strength challenge to promote physical fitness among tribal members. (Courtesy Seminole Media Productions) Quenton Cypress, the Seminole Tribe’s community engagement manager at the Heritage and Environment Resources Office (HERO), has organized a strength challenge on the Big Cypress Reservation for tribal members and their
Hollywood Culture now led by Francine Osceola Community News Top News by Damon Scott - October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 From left to right are the Hollywood Community Culture Center’s Michael Cantu, assistant manager; Francine Osceola, manager; and Paul Buster, language instructor. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s Francine Osceola took the helm as manager of the Hollywood Reservation’s Community Culture Center on Sept. 5. She replaces Bobby Frank,
Native veterans memorial touched by Seminole influence Community Events News Top News by Damon Scott - October 22, 2022October 26, 2022 From left to right are Paul Bowers Sr., Mitchell Cypress and Stephen Bowers wearing Seminole Color Guard regalia in an undated photo. (Tribune file photo) On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the National Native American Veterans Memorial is to be officially dedicated with a procession and ceremony at its home in
ICWA supporters asked to mobilize ahead of hearing Community News Top News by Damon Scott - October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Nov. 9 in a case that could decide the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act. (File photo) It’s crunch time for supporters of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). After years of legal wrangling in lower courts, the U.S. Supreme
New Seminole art exhibit to open in Fort Lauderdale Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Damon Scott - October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 "Dancers" by Tia Blais-Billie is part of the exhibit. (Courtesy image) A new exhibit featuring Seminole artists is coming to the History Fort Lauderdale museum next month. “Chono Thlee: Sparking a new era in Seminole art,” is scheduled to open Nov. 6 and run through Jan. 10, 2023. The exhibit, created in
G2E to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day Oct. 10 Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by The Seminole Tribune - October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Stevens is the chairman and spokesperson for the Indian Gaming Association. (IGA Facebook) Indigenous Peoples’ Day is set to be recognized at the 2022 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, Nevada. G2E is a gambling industry trade show that debuted in 2001 and is held each fall. This year’s conference
Photos: Indian Day 2022 Community News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 BIG CYPRESS: Cherelee Hall gives it her all as she peels a log. (Photo Beverly Bidney) HOLLYWOOD: Talia Jones competes in horseshoes. (Photo Kevin Johnson) BRIGHTON: Brighton Councilman Larry Howard carries logs on his shoulders as he competes in the cypress run. (Photo Beverly Bidney) HOLLYWOOD: Kenny Tommie smiles after finishing the archery