Here are ways to celebrate Earth Day in April Community Events News Top News Top Story by Guest Contributor - April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Since 1970, citizens across the globe have celebrated April 22 as Earth Day, an annual event to show support for our planet and catalyze advocacy on environmental protection. Today, over one billion people worldwide join in solidarity for the Earth. This day of activism and education has become so popular that
The museum’s oral history collection: content and security Community News Top News Top Story by Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum - April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 BIG CYPRESS — Long before European colonizers came to this continent and wrote down their versions of history,Native peoples expertly practiced the oral transmission of history, passing down culture and personal knowledge from one generation to the next. Oral history was the primary method of knowledge sharing used by Native
ERMD uses BIA grants to monitor endangered, invasive species Community News Top News Top Story Uncategorized by Beverly Bidney - April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 For several years, the Seminole Tribe has received grants from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to fund the Environmental Resource Management Department’s endangered species and invasive species programs. The funding allows ERMD to monitor and manage wildlife, plants and vegetation on the reservations. “We have a robust wildlife program,” said Karli
Jack Smith Jr. earns praise for service to STOF, Water Commission Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 The signing of the water compact May 15, 1987. From left are SFWMD Governing Board Vice Chair Y.D. York, Max Osceola, Fred Smith, Nancy Motlow, Jack Smith Jr., Gov. Bob Martinez, Jim Shore, Priscilla Sayan, Wanda Billie, Counsel for the Tribe Jerry Strauss, and Governor’s office representative Timer Powers. (File
Seminole Tribe’s first Miss Indian World looks back at 2-year reign Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger poses in Salt Lake City. Her two years as MIW will end in April. (Photo Jarrette Werk) As Cheyenne Kippenberger prepares for the end of her extended reign as Miss Indian World, she shared some highlights from her two years of wearing the crown. Crowned MIW for
STOF’s 4-H program to hold online livestock auction Community Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Immokalee 4-H’ers, including Homer Beltran, showed nine hogs at the 4-H grounds March 24, 2021, as a camera crew covered each competitor. The 4-H's virtual livestock auction will start March 30. (Photo Beverly Bidney) The Seminole Tribe of Florida's 4-H program will offer a livestock online auction March 30-31. This is
New housing funds latest in Tribe’s HUD connection Community News by Damon Scott - March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s relationship with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) remained strong in late February with the announcement of more funding for housing-related projects. HUD awarded the tribe a $1 million Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) to support development and operation of affordable housing. The award
Seminole brothers’ first new song together in a decade touches inner struggles, dreams Arts & Entertainment Community Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 Seminole brothers Spencer Battiest, left, and Doc Native on the set of their music video “Dream." The video was filmed in Utah and directed by Adam Conte (Oneida and Mohawk). (Photo Time Honored Media, Matt Gagnon) Spencer Battiest and Doc Native’s first new song together in 10 years premiered with a
Native artists Jessica Osceola, Velma Kee Craig share spotlight in St. Pete MFA talk Arts & Entertainment Community Top News by Beverly Bidney - March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 Velma Kee Craig’s textile “Bar Code/QR Code” as viewed during the virtual artists conversation Feb. 25, 2021, with artist Jessica Osceola, event host Stephanie Chill, development coordinator, Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg and artist Velma Kee Craig. (Courtesy image) Artists Jessica Osceola (Seminole) and Velma Kee Craig (Diné) held a
UNITY Southeast to hold virtual gathering March 20 Community Top News by The Seminole Tribune - March 9, 2021March 10, 2021 UNITY will hold virtual regional meet-ups in the coming days. The Southeast Native youth meet-up will be held March 20 at 12 p.m. UNITY’s goal is to have Native youth from each of the tribes within the Southeast: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and