John Osceola joins Hollywood Culture leadership Community News Top News by Damon Scott - October 25, 2023October 30, 2023 John Osceola stands outside the Hollywood Community Culture Center on Oct. 17. (Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – John Osceola grew up in the Trail community – “the camps” as he describes it – and said it was a life steeped in hard work and Native culture. He’s now taking decades of personal
Hard Rock launches Lionel Messi-themed kids’ menu Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Damon Scott - October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 Lionel Messi (center, front) joins an excited group of kids on the DRV Stadium field in Fort Lauderdale. (Damon Scott) FORT LAUDERDALE – Seminole Tribe and Hard Rock International officials joined excited fans at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Oct. 2 for the launch of a new Lionel
Photos: Big Cypress community celebrates Indian Day Community News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - September 30, 2023September 30, 2023 Mary Tigertail works diligently at the log-peeling contest. (Damon Scott) BIG CYPRESS – It was the first day of fall Sept. 23, but on the Big Cypress Reservation it felt more like typical Florida summer weather. With barely a cloud in the sky and a hot sun shining on the Junior
BC walkers, runners participate in 5K Community Health News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - September 30, 2023September 30, 2023 (Photo courtesy Edna McDuffie) The Big Cypress community gathered at the Canal Bank Road on Sept. 21 for an “Indian Day 5K” event. After registration at 6:30 a.m., Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, in collaboration with the Culture Department, awarded prizes to the best-dressed adult female and male as part of
Q&A: ‘Siggy’ Jumper’s new book commemorates Jupiter gathering Community News Top News by Damon Scott - September 30, 2023September 30, 2023 From left to right are Gerald McKane, Chief of the Fushutche Band of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma; Rex Hailey, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma honor guard commander; Jumper (Chiricahua Apache); Pedro Zepeda, Seminole Tribe; Naples Liaison Brian Zepeda, Seminole Tribe; Lewis Johnson, Principal Chief of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma; Jake
HHS roundup: victim services, medical trucks Community Health News Top News by Damon Scott - September 30, 2023September 30, 2023 Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley is the executive director of the Seminole Tribe's Health and Human Services Department. (File photo) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department recently received a recurring grant to help continue to fund victim services across the reservations. The Office for Victims of Crime, one of
Fire Rescue, SPD prepare for hazmat incidents Community News Top News by Damon Scott - September 29, 2023September 30, 2023 Fire Rescue personnel use a fire hose while participating in a hazmat simulation in September. (Courtesy Doug LeValley) Hundreds of Seminole Fire Rescue and Seminole Police Department (SPD) personnel recently completed hazardous materials (hazmat) training. For Fire Rescue it’s an annual event; for SPD it marked a first. Fire Rescue Division Chief
Tribe to receive second mobile command vehicle Community News Top News by Damon Scott - September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Tribal officials said the new acquisition would look similar to this one by Nomad GCS. (Nomad GCS) The Seminole Tribe’s Public Safety departments are set to receive a second emergency mobile command vehicle (MCV), adding to a growing ability to respond to a variety of situations on its reservations. The acquisition of
‘Chehantamo’ exhibit debuts Oct. 22 in Fort Lauderdale Arts & Entertainment Community Events News Top News by Damon Scott - September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 “Patchwork,” by Danielle Nelson is one of the pieces featured in the upcoming exhibit. (Courtesy History Fort Lauderdale) A new contemporary art exhibition in Fort Lauderdale, on display from Oct. 22 through Jan. 6, 2024, will feature the work of a group of artists from the Seminole Tribe. “Chehantamo: How are
Tribe ‘pleased’ with latest sports betting decision Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Damon Scott - September 22, 2023September 29, 2023 After the gaming compact was signed the tribe launched its mobile sports betting app – now called Hard Rock Bet. (Hard Rock) The Seminole Tribe’s quest to launch mobile sports betting in Florida entered yet a new phase in September. A federal appeals court Sept. 11 denied a request from West