Conference tackles weighty Indian Country issues Community Health News by Damon Scott - April 13, 2022September 19, 2024 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 by Beverly Bidney - April 8, 2022September 19, 2024 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 by Beverly Bidney - April 8, 2022September 19, 2024 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 by Damon Scott - April 7, 2022September 19, 2024 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
Tina Osceola, William Cypress jewelry on view at Walt Disney World Arts & Entertainment Community Uncategorized by Laura Dello Russo - April 6, 2022September 19, 2024 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 by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2022September 19, 2024 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 by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2022September 19, 2024 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
