Creativity resonates as Ahfachkee art exhibit opens at museum Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Three dimension artwork created by Ahfachkee students, including frescos and sculptures, on display at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, artwork by Ahfachkee School students finally went on display at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Reservation. “Home is
Brighton preschool graduates honored for ‘amazing job’ Community Education Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 From left, Brighton Board Rep. Helene Buster, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard and Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. congratulate preschool graduate Javontae Osceola-Broughton on his accomplishment during the graduation ceremony May 27 at the Florida Seminole Veterans Building. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Surrounded by a full house of loved ones, a
Memorial Day event remembers fallen heroes Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 A plaque presentation from George Mutlos, left, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 23, with former Big Cypress Councilman David Cypress, was part of the Memorial Day event May 30 at the Veterans Fitness Trail Park in Big Cypress. (SMP) About 20 Seminole and community members gathered to honor
Lucy Bowers installed as parliamentarian of Florida CattleWomen Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 After being installed as FCW parliamentarian June 16 in Marco Island, Lucy Bowers, center, sits on the dias with Deborah Whaley, left, and Rhonda Waters. (Photo Beverly Bidney) MARCO ISLAND — Lucy Bowers, who has spent a lifetime around cattle in her family’s pasture on the Brighton Reservation, has a new
Ahfachkee School class of 2022 receives diplomas, praise Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Graduates from the Ahfachkee class of 2022 celebrate by tossing their caps into the air June 2 at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium in Big Cypress. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Nine proud Ahfachkee School high school graduates dressed in caps, gowns and patchwork were presented with their diplomas June
Photos: Hollywood community tees it up for Father’s Day Community News Sports Top News by The Seminole Tribune - July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 Leon Wilcox gets ready to launch a drive during the Hollywood Father’s Day event June 15 at Topgolf in Miami Gardens. The event was organized by the Hollywood Council Office. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Joah Billie, left, and Jonah Billie get ready to hit some drives at Topgolf. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Milo Osceola,
Education holds workshops for high school students Community Education News by The Seminole Tribune - July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 Dr. Reginal Belizaire, K-12 program manager, and Delana Ayers, Higher Education academic and career advisor, talk to a student in May duringa workshop in Hollywood. (Courtesy photo) Editor's note: This is a submission from the Education Department. The Education Department’s K-12, Higher Education and Tribal Professional Development programs hosted a series of
Seminole Scenes: June 2022 Community Seminole Scenes Top News by The Seminole Tribune - July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 DEMO DAY: Eight portables at the Ahfachkee School were demolished in late June to make room for the soon to be constructed elementary school building, which is expected to be completed in April 2024. Sixteen portables have been a fixture at the school since 2008; eight will remain on campus
A century of Seminole golf in photographs Community News Sports Top News by Tara Backhouse - July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 This golf game most likely took place in South Florida in the 1930s. (Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum) BIG CYPRESS — Golf has a very long history. Its specific origins have been lost to time, however it’s generally accepted that it began in Scotland in the Middle Ages. That was over 1,000 years ago.
Native Learning Center returns to in-person training Community Education News by The Seminole Tribune - July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 Chelsea Mountain holds the certificate she earned for completing a housing leadership program at the Native Learning Center in June. (Courtesy NLC) Editor's note: This article was submitted by the Native Learning Center. HOLLYWOOD — In June, the Seminole Tribe’s Native Learning Center held its first onsite training since the onset of