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Tribal members take part in D.C. memorial events

by Damon Scott -

From left to right (standing) are Gus Baker, Ally Romero (Baker’s fiancé), Spencer Battiest, June Baker, Petra Battiest, Raquel McCloud (Native’s fiancé) and Doc Native. Seated is Judy Baker. (Courtesy Spencer Battiest) WASHINGTON, D.C. – It was a rainy Veterans Day in the nation’s capital, but it didn’t dampen the spirits

Boys & Girls Club renamed for Max B. Osceola Jr.

by Damon Scott -

From left to right are Carla Knapp and members of Max B. Osceola Jr.’s family – Meaghan Osceola, Melissa DeMayo, Max Osceola III, Margaret Osceola, Sharon Osceola and Amy Cox. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Visitors to the Howard Tiger Recreation Center on the Hollywood Reservation will soon see new

Florida judge recognized for work with Seminole Tribe

by Damon Scott -

Judge Jose Izquierdo, who serves in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, has been recognized for his ongoing partnership with the Seminole Tribe. Izquierdo received the 2022 William E. Gladstone award at the Florida Children and Families Summit in Orlando over the summer. Gladstone was a Miami judge who died

Work goes on as court decides ICWA’s fate

by Damon Scott -

ICWA supporters gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 9. (Courtesy NICWA) Supporters of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) will have to wait months for the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on recent challenges to the 1978 law. It heard more than three hours of oral arguments Nov. 9. An aggregate

Storm unearths ancestral remains in Martin County

by Damon Scott -

Beach erosion from Hurricane Nicole unearthed the remains of six skulls and smaller bones on Chastain Beach, located on Hutchinson Island South in Martin County. The remains were discovered by beachgoers Nov. 10 and reported to law enforcement. Hurricane Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 storm south of Vero Beach

Seminole artists gather for new show opening

by Damon Scott -

Gordon “Ollie” Wareham describes the interlinked artistic, historical and environmental importance of the sweet grass basket in Seminole culture. His aunt, Donna Frank, made the basket he’s holding. (Courtesy Tara Chadwick) A new exhibit featuring Seminole artists opened Nov. 6 at the History Fort Lauderdale museum. Several of the artists joined

Big Cypress walk honors veterans

by The Seminole Tribune -

Seminole veterans gather for a photo during a Veterans Day walk on Nov. 9, 2022, at the Seminole Veterans Memorial Fitness Trail in Big Cypress. From left, Curtis Motlow, Jacob Osceola Jr., Paul Bowers Sr., Sallie Josh and President Mitchell Cypress. (Photo Calvin Tiger) BIG CYPRESS — A Veterans Day walk

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