Photos on the move! Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s photo binders provide wider community access Community News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 By Barbara Billie and Tara Backhouse Looking for family members or a past event? Check out binders like this at the next community event. (Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum) BIG CYPRESS — Here at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum there is a lot to see, but what many visitors don’t get to see is the behind-the-scenes activities.
Osceola Brothers win band competition in Oklahoma City Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 Drummer Sheldon Osceola performs at the battle of the bands in Oklahoma City. (First Americans Museum) Brothers Cameron, Tyson and Sheldon Osceola, who grew up on the Hollywood Reservation, have been playing music together for most of their lives as the Osceola Brothers band. Cameron plays guitar and is the lead
McDaniel Ranch achieves trust status Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 The tribe's McDaniel Ranch features nearly 4,000 acres near the Big Cypress Reservation. (Photo Beverly Bidney) The fee-to-trust process for the 3,980-acre McDaniel Ranch near the Big Cypress Reservation has been finalized and the property has moved into trust held by the U.S. government for the Seminole Tribe of Florida as
BIA visits Brighton, Big Cypress reservations Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 Natural Resources Department director Aaron Stam, left, shows Bureau of Indian Affairs branch chief of Agriculture and Rangeland development Thomas Mendez an example of the whitehead broom weed, an invasive species commonly found in pastures throughout South Florida. Mendez toured the Big Cypress Reservation on Aug. 24. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG
Tribe celebrates 65th anniversary of government formation Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Damon Scott - September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 Brian Zepeda, dressed in traditional clothing holding an antique rifle, served as emcee of the anniversary celebration Aug. 25. (Photo Beverly Bidney) HOLLYWOOD — The Seminoles who met under the Council Oak Tree on the Hollywood Reservation to create a new tribal government on Aug. 21, 1957, weren’t far removed from
New, bigger Brighton Trading Post on horizon Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 29, 2022August 29, 2022 The Brighton Trading Post, seen here in a 2012 photo, has been a part of the community since the 1960s. (File photo) The Brighton Trading Post on the Brighton Reservation has been a staple of the Seminole community since it opened in the 1960s. Located next to the Brighton RV Resort
Indian Country urges Supreme Court to uphold ICWA Community News Top News by Damon Scott - August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Nov. 9 in Brackeen v. Haaland. (Courtesy NICWA) The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Nov. 9 in Haaland v. Brackeen – the case that challenges the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and some of its
HHS receives new vaccine options Community Health News by Damon Scott - August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 The tribe has recently received new vaccine options for monkeypox and Covid-19. (Image via cdc.gov) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department has more vaccine options available for tribal members. HHS executive director Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley said Aug. 24 that the tribe now has 100 monkeypox vaccines in
PECS accolades keep piling up Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 At a faculty meeting in the PECS gymnasium Aug. 2, a banner showcasing the schools “A” grade in the statewide assessment was unveiled. (Courtesy PECS) The Seminole Tribe’s Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School (PECS) on the Brighton Reservation recently celebrated an accomplishment Aug. 2, adding to an impressive list of kudos. Principal Tracy
Seminole youth attend summer program at FSU Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 The Florida Indian Youth Program took place in July. From left to right are Ezekiel Hill, Nikko Burgess, Lavin Billie, Iziah Billie, Carlise Bermudez, Kajir “Kai” Harriott, Tahnia Billie, Billie Cypress, Luxie Billie and Brianne Oglin. (Courtesy photo) A group of nine tribal youth attended the Florida Indian Youth Program (FIYP)