Clewiston donations bring unique photos to Seminole community Community Top News by Tara Backhouse - December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 Four men and a young boy stand in a line and pose for a picture while demonstrating traditional clothing, circa 1960s. (Courtesy Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum) The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum cares for a collection of over 150,000 historic photographs. They span from the early 1900s to the present time. The photographs have come from
Gift drive to benefit BC Youth Home Community by Kevin Johnson - December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The Seminole princesses are helping spread holiday joy to the Big Cypress Youth Home. Miss Florida Seminole Durante Blais-Billie and Jr. Miss Florida Seminole Aubee Billie are encouraging people to donate gifts to benefit children at the home. A wish list is on Amazon for people to purchase and donate suggested
Red Ribbon drive-thru comes to Hollywood Community by Damon Scott - December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 Anna Doctor and Patrick Doctor Sr. pick up Red Ribbon-themed items in Hollywood on Dec. 2, 2020. (Damon Scott photo) Red Ribbon Week is typically a busy time across the tribe in October with parades, dinners, art contests and other events. The week is designed as an alcohol, tobacco, drug and violence
Teens, young adults financial program offered through Native Learning Center Community Education News by The Seminole Tribune - December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — A five-day interactive training program offered through the Native Learning Center will highlight financial education training techniques, activities and resources tailored for youth. “Building Native Communities: Financial Empowerment for Teens & Young Adults” will be held online Jan. 25-29, 2021. Participants will learn about financial education with an emphasis on
Tribe’s Lakeland development ready to welcome first residents Community News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 A new community for Tampa-area Seminoles is about to open its doors. “They always say good things come to those who wait. Well, today, you waited long enough,” said Brighton Councilman Larry Howard. His comments are from a brief video prepared for tribal members to showcase the Seminole Tribe’s new Lakeland development,
Seminole Tribe picks up $100K for energy projects Community News by Damon Scott - December 5, 2020December 6, 2020 The U.S. Department of Interior has earmarked $100,100 for the Seminole Tribe to put toward its energy projects and goals. The Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) grant comes via the department’s Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED). It’s part of a total $1.55 million that is being granted to
What are we up to? Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum during the 2020 public safety closure – part 2 Community by admin - December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 The Kendale branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library is celebrating Native American History Month with displays of books and banners borrowed from the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. (Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum photo) By Jim Patrick, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum BIG CYPRESS — During the temporary closure at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, the exhibits division is both looking back and
Seminole Scenes – Nov. 30, 2020 Community by The Seminole Tribune - December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 NEW POOL HALL: Immokalee’s youth ranch event center near the rodeo is undergoing a transformation into a brand new pool hall. When complete, the facility will have 14 new pool tables, new lighting, a new bar area and flooring. A dartboard and surround sound television will complete the ambiance at
Great outdoors await: Big Cypress RV Resort welcomes back guests Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 BIG CYPRESS — Tribal members and Florida residents and visitors have a popular option back – an escape from the city to enjoy the great outdoors. The spot is right in the midst of the Everglades on the Big Cypress Reservation. The tribe announced Oct. 26 that the Big Cypress RV
Seminole art on display at ‘Circle of Unity’ exhibit Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 FORT LAUDERDALE — History Fort Lauderdale marked the occasion of National Native American History Month in November to highlight the contributions of local Native American artists. The “Circle of Unity” mixed media fine art exhibit launched Nov. 9 and will be on display through Jan. 12, 2021. History Fort Lauderdale is part