Announcement: Earth Day events Announcements Community by The Seminole Tribune - April 20, 2022April 20, 2022
Study: Covid-19 infection increases diabetes risk Community Health News by The Seminole Tribune - April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 A health practitioner prepares a vial of insulin. (Image via American Diabetes Association) People who have had Covid-19 – even mild cases – face an increased risk of being diagnosed with diabetes within a year of recovering from the illness, according to a new study. The study was published March 28 in
Father-son team continues Osceola business legacy Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 Gem Osceola (Courtesy photo) HOLLYWOOD – Seminole tribal members Gem and John Osceola have been busy these days. The father-son team are involved in several business ventures and said they stay inspired by the memory of family patriarch Joe Dan Osceola, who died in 2019 at 82. Joe Dan Osceola is known
Conference tackles weighty Indian Country issues Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - April 13, 2022April 14, 2022 This graphic was created by Viola Clark to represent the conference’s opening keynote titled: "Homecoming: Our Journeys and Experiences." (Courtesy NICWA) The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) held a virtual conference for a third consecutive year April 3-6. A range of Indian Country issues was presented during the three-day event.
Photos: Active spring break for tribe’s kids Community Education by The Seminole Tribune - April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Youngsters participate in morning exercises at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium in Big Cypress during the Recreation Department’s spring break camp. (Courtesy Vera Herrera) Logan Covarrubias aims for the hide during archery lessons in the Big Cypress Recreation Department’s spring break camp held March 21-25. (Courtesy Vera Herrera) From left, Immokalee spring
Ahfachkee seniors donate plants to senior center Community Education by The Seminole Tribune - April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 The Ahfachkee School high school seniors donated plants to the Big Cypress Senior Center on Feb. 24. The students grew a variety of plants at the school’s culture camp, including aloe, wild lemon trees, potatoes and other garden plants. Each one was planted in a container with fresh soil and
Ahfachkee culture class has delicious final exam Community Education Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Carlise Bermudez makes pumpkin fry bread in the Ahfachkee cooking chickee Feb. 25. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — The Ahfachkee School’s culture department aims to pass along language (Elaponke), cultural knowledge and skills to keep Seminole traditions alive for generations to come. Students learn Elaponke from Monday through Thursday and
Tribe celebrates healthy eating with cooking classes Community Health Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Rowdy Osceola and Vera Herrera cut some zucchini as chef Lorraine Posada teaches the proper way to get the seeds out of the vegetable during the Big Cypress cooking class March 17. (Photo Beverly Bidney) The Seminole Tribe’s Integrative Health team brought tempting aromas and lively flavors to every reservation during
Child abuse prevention draws extra focus in April Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 The tribe is promoting awareness of child abuse issues in April. (Image via Facebook) The Seminole Tribe has planned a series of activities in April to bring more attention to child abuse prevention. The activities coincide with “National Child Abuse Prevention Month” which has been observed in April since 1983. From April
Reception highlights poetry through art, writing Arts & Entertainment Community by Beverly Bidney - April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 Elgin Jumper talks about his art that is displayed in the Mosiac Gallery at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on March 16, 2022. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Since Elgin Jumper sees poetry in everything, the opening reception for his “Fluent Poetry” show at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on March 16 celebrated all