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BIA visits Brighton, Big Cypress reservations

by Beverly Bidney -

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

New, bigger Brighton Trading Post on horizon

by Damon Scott -

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

by Damon Scott -

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

by Damon Scott -

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

by Damon Scott -

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

by Damon Scott -

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)

David Blackard regarded for love of Seminole culture, history

by Damon Scott -

David Blackard was the former director of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and most recently the Education Department’s library program supervisor. Here, he stands next to one of the summer reading program displays in the Hollywood library in 2019. (Photo Damon Scott) Colleagues of longtime Seminole Tribe employee David M. Blackard say he

Big Cypress parade celebrates grads of all ages

by Beverly Bidney -

Seminole Fire Rescue leads a convoy for the Big Cypress Reservation’s parade to honor its 2022 graduates July 25. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Big Cypress graduates paraded in a tram and other vehicles on the reservation’s Josie Billie Highway July 25 to celebrate their accomplishments. At the end of the

Seminole Scenes: July 2022

by The Seminole Tribune -

WORKING MAN AND DOGS: Andre Jumper and his dogs head to the woods to round up cows and calves in Cory Wilcox’s pasture for the Big Cypress calf shipping July 19. (Photo Beverly Bidney) WARRIOR WOMEN: Tina Osceola, director of the Seminole Tribe’s Tribal Historic Preservation Office, was recognized July 27

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