Tina Osceola, William Cypress jewelry on view at Walt Disney World Arts & Entertainment Community Top News Uncategorized by Laura Dello Russo - April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 A larger view of the “Creating Tradition” display is seen here. (Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum) BIG CYPRESS — Located in the American pavilion at Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park, the “Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art” exhibit showcases historical Native artifacts alongside works by contemporary American Indian artists. The
As tribe resumes big events, return to 4-H show ring is welcomed by all Community Top News by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 Arlo Jackson, left, and Ailynn Tommie-Smith chat while holding their animals during the Seminole Tribe 4-H Livestock Show & Sale on March 9, 2022, at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena in Brighton. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — After two years without an in-person livestock show, 4-H’ers tribalwide were proud
FSU softball team learns about Seminole culture in Big Cypress Community Top News by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 The FSU softball team, Chobee AMP 12U and 14U teams, Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie and other tribal members gather for a photo to commemorate FSU’s visit to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in Big Cypress on March 25, 2022. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Florida State University teams all sport
Cookbook helps Seminole Tribe’s new grads make a quick meal Community Education Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 Karen Two-Shoes takes part in a cooking demonstration that was produced and recorded by Seminole Media Productions inside the Betty Mae Jumper Medical Clinic on the Hollywood Reservation. (Courtesy SMP) HOLLYWOOD – A love of cooking and an idea born out of the pandemic has resulted in a partnership among three
To-Pee-Kee-Ke Yak-Ne open house provides welcomed gathering for community Community Top News by Beverly Bidney - March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 Musician Eden Jumper performs on the Rez Jamz stage at the To-Pee-Kee-Ke Yak-Ne Community Center open house March 9, 2022, in Big Cypress. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS – In Eloponke, “To-Pee-Kee-Ke Yak-Ne” means a place to gather – and that’s just what the Big Cypress community did during a
Kastelic on ICWA: ‘Tribes are rightly concerned’ Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear its first ICWA-related case in almost 10 years. (Image via Native Voice One) The U.S. Supreme Court announced Feb. 28 that it would hear challenges to ICWA – the Indian Child Welfare Act that governs the adoptions of Native American children. The law
Still masks, but HHS expands focus Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 HOLLYWOOD – Even though positive Covid-19 cases have recently decreased, the head of the tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) department, Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley, said the virus and other airborne illnesses aren’t going away anytime soon – one of the reasons a mask requirement is still in place. The tribe entered
Annex would bring new services to Hollywood Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 The tribe plans to build an annex north of the Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center to provide new services and offices. (File photo) HOLLYWOOD – While the new Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center on the Hollywood Reservation has only been operating for a couple years, the head of Health and Human
Tribal co-management of public lands gains traction Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 The Big Cypress National Preserve undergoes a series of prescribed fires each year. The objective of such burns include ecosystem maintenance, invasive species management and keeping a healthy habitat for plants and animals. (Photo Michael Gue/NPS) The role of tribes in public land and waterway management received some rare Congressional focus
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