Tribes seek return of Moundville items from University of Alabama Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 One of the platform mounds at Moundville Archaeological Park. (Image via Moundville Archaeological Park Facebook) The Seminole Tribe is one of seven tribes that are seeking the return of almost 5,900 human remains and artifacts at the Moundville site in west-central Alabama near Tuscaloosa. The remains and artifacts are in the
CSSS to host drive-thru ‘pop-up’ Dec. 1 Announcements Community Education Events News by Damon Scott - November 15, 2021November 16, 2021 The tribe’s Center for Student Success and Services (CSSS) is hoping to connect with students and parents at an event Dec. 1 in Hollywood. The second annual “drive-thru popcorn pop-up” is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the student pick-up/drop-off area at the Hollywood Reservation’s preschool
Input sought on Big Cypress National Preserve plan Announcements Community News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 Big Cypress National Preserve (Image via National Park Service website) Public input is being sought on a water management plan that the National Park Service (NPS) says would increase water flow, reduce wildfires and improve the habitat of the Big Cypress National Preserve. A public comment period on the draft “hydrologic restoration
New acquisition honors donor intent, enhances museum collection Arts & Entertainment Community by Tara Backhouse - November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 The centerpiece is the first of its kind in the museum’s collection. (Photo Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum) BIG CYPRESS — While 2020 was a year where few new pieces of history were added to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s historic collection, 2021 has been a different story. A recent donation of eight objects arrived for a
Seminole art takes center stage Arts & Entertainment Community Events News by The Seminole Tribune - November 3, 2021November 18, 2021 FORT LAUDERDALE – The public will get a chance to see the work of more than two dozen Seminole artists starting in November. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, History Fort Lauderdale will host “A Return to Self: The Art ofHealing,” which features works by the tribe’s most prominent artists.
‘Elgin Jumper’s Colorful Journey’ debuts at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 A documentary about artist Elgin Jumper debuted Oct. 6 at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. Seminole Media Productions filmed and produced the documentary. (SMP) BIG CYPRESS — When Elgin Jumper was 6 or 7 years old, he picked up a pencil, started drawing and kept at it until it became a part of
Casinos team up to help American Cancer Society Community Health News by The Seminole Tribune - November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 The Seminole Tribe’s three casinos in Broward County — Seminole Classic Casino, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood — partnered to make a donation to the American Cancer Society. The casinos presented ACS with a check for $100,000 on Oct. 23 in support of
Pumpkins help educate PECS immersion students Community Education News by The Seminole Tribune - November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School immersion students engaged in various pumpkin investigation activities Oct. 26, all of them done in Este Cate (Creek) language. The different activities were read aloud with Jennie Shore. Activities included pumpkin measuring with correspondingmath and pumpkin carving and painting. Students did a STEM (Science, Technology,
Rez Jamz spotlights tribal talent Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 Cypress Billie performs for Rez Jamz, a new musical series at To-Pee-Kee-Ke Yak-Ne Community Center in Big Cypress. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Tribal singers, songwriters and musicians now have a place to share their talents with the tribe and theworld at large. Rez Jamz is a new musical series designed
Ahfachkee students embrace character education program Community Education News by Beverly Bidney - November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 Ahfachkee high school students are, from left, Maggie Jimmie (junior), Timothy Tigertail (senior), Jordan Osceola (senior), Jaylee Jimmie (sophomore) and kneeling in front is Daleen Osceola (senior). (Courtesy photo) BIG CYPRESS — Ahfachkee School students are learning that character counts in school, at home and throughout life. The school’s character education program