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February Covid-19 diagnosis concerns Leonard Peltier supporters

by Beverly Bidney -

Martha Tommie, from the Brighton Reservation, stands in front of the Coleman Federal Correctional Institution Feb. 6 during an Indigenous-led prayer vigil for Leonard Peltier, who is incarcerated at the prison. (Courtesy photo) Leonard Peltier supporters have another reason to push for the 77-year-old’s release from federal prison – a February

Covid-19 cases decline in tribe

by Damon Scott -

HOLLYWOOD — The tribe has entered phase three of reopening after almost two years of pandemic-related restrictions. The tribe made the announcement through a video message by Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. on Feb. 18. The new phase began Feb. 28. Phase three includes the return of in-person gatherings, however facemasks

New name part of changes at Education

by Damon Scott -

HOLLYWOOD — The tongue twister has been put to rest. The Seminole Tribe’s Center for Student Success and Services(CSSS) – has been renamed as the Education Department. Department officials sought the name change and Tribal Council recently approved it. While it might seem like a formality, Education director Michael Giacchino said

Tribal water rights, issues remain a long game

by Damon Scott -

The tribe continues to work on securing its Lake Okeechobee water rights for decades to come. (Photo Beverly Bidney) As the new year kicks into high gear, work moves forward with state and federal agencies – particularly the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – on water issues that directly affect the

Seminole Scenes: January 2022

by The Seminole Tribune -

HASKELL HOOPS: A few Seminoles attended the men’s basketball game between Haskell Indian Nations University and Keiser University on Jan. 8 in West Palm Beach. Above, Chelsea Mountain and her son Jaycon Billie watch the action. Mountain is a former Haskell student who was a standout basketball player at American

Tribal Historic Preservation Office awarded grant for Natural Resource Conservation Service projects

by The Seminole Tribune -

A THPO archaeologist digging a shovel test. (Courtesy THPO) Editor's note: Mark Savany, THPO field archeologist, submitted this report for the Seminole Tribune. The Seminole Tribe of Florida Tribal Historic Preservation Office (STOF-THPO) was awarded a $347,000 grant from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) in September 2020. The grant funds have

Brighton Reservation has new radio station manager

by Damon Scott -

Evans started managing WTIR on Jan. 10. (Courtesy Darlene Evans) Those tuning in to the Seminole Tribe’s country music radio station – WTIR-FM 91.9 – can expect to hear a new voice on the air. Darlene Evans is the new manager of the station broadcasting from the Brighton Reservation. She started

Painting conservation reveals artist information

by Tara Backhouse -

One of the new Fred Beaver paintings after being treated and reframed by the museum conservators. (Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum) Editor's note: Robin Croskery Howard contributed to this article. BIG CYPRESS — Processing new acquisitions can be an exciting moment for a conservator. Often, they are the first staff members to see every aspect

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