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Native youth report: ‘Decrease barriers, increase opportunities’

by The Seminole Tribune -

Chelysa Owens-Cyr’s (Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux/Pasqua First Nations Plains Cree/Saultea) artwork was chosen for the cover of the annual CNAY report. CNAY said the 23-year-old’s piece represents her interpretation of “identity and being centered.” (Courtesy CNAY) The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C., recently released its annual

Tribe’s energy conference on tap for February

by Damon Scott -

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

by The Seminole Tribune -

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

Seminole Scenes: December 2022

by The Seminole Tribune -

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

Oral history as narrative, cultural reflexivity

by Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum -

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

by Beverly Bidney -

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

by Beverly Bidney -

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

by Beverly Bidney -

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

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