Lucy Bowers installed as parliamentarian of Florida CattleWomen Community News by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022September 19, 2024 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 by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022September 19, 2024 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 by The Seminole Tribune - July 13, 2022September 19, 2024 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 by The Seminole Tribune - July 13, 2022September 19, 2024 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 by Tara Backhouse - July 13, 2022September 19, 2024 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
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki hosts teacher appreciation month Community Education by From Press Release - July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 Billy Walker talks about alligator wrestling to players from the FSU softball team during the team’s visit to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in Big Cypress on March 25, 2022. (Photo Beverly Bidney) The Seminole Tribe’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will host teachers throughout the month of July for free. For the first fall since 2019,
Photos: Education brings carnival fun tribalwide Community Education by The Seminole Tribune - July 12, 2022September 19, 2024 Staff from the Education department made sure students were having a good time. From left to right are Luis Viveros, Hollywood K-12 adviser, Tiawannah Calhoun, Hollywood K-12 adviser, and Rollie Gilliam III, tribalwide Education quality assurance analyst. (Photo Damon Scott) The Seminole Tribe’s Education Department hosted a series of “Summer Carnival”
Photos: Tribe celebrates Father’s Day 2022 Community by The Seminole Tribune - July 12, 2022September 19, 2024 From left, John Madrigal, Chance Madrigal and Josh Madrigal attend the Brighton Father’s Day lunch June 15 at the Florida Seminole Veterans Building. (Photo Kevin Johnson) From left, Tyce Osceola, Jaylee Osceola and Justin Osceola get ready to enjoy lunch at the Brighton Father’s Day event. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Sandy Billie Jr.
