Willie Johns remembered for service, love of history Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Willie Johns had a lot of passions in his life, and many are intertwined in the titles and affiliations he held over the years. The lifetime resident of the Brighton Reservation and member of the Wild Cat Clan was not only a Tribal Court Chief Justice, but also a member of
History Fort Lauderdale’s ‘Circle of Unity’ exhibit highlights local Native American artists Community Events Top News by The Seminole Tribune - November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 This image by Gordon Oliver Wareham will be on display as part of History Fort Lauderdale’s Native American Heritage Month exhibit "Circle of Unity" that runs Nov. 9, 2020 to Jan. 12, 2021. (Courtesy History Fort Lauderdale) FORT LAUDERDALE – History Fort Lauderdale will celebrate the significant contributions of local Native
Army Corps to hold meeting Nov. 20 on Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual Community News by The Seminole Tribune - November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 Map of Lake Okeechobee and the surrounding area. (ontheworldmap.com) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, announced Tuesday that the next Project Delivery Team (PDT) meeting for the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) will be held Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Due to Covid-19 restrictions
Jim Shore recognized for career achievement in legal work Community News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 Seminole Tribe of Florida General Counsel Jim Shore accepts the Government Attorney of the Year Award for 2020 from the American Bar Association Section on Environment, Energy and Resources during a virtual fall conference in October 2020. (ABA/YouTube) HOLLYWOOD – Seminole Tribe of Florida General Counsel Jim Shore has received
Hollywood Indian Day contests put talent on display Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 For full contest results, see the Oct. 30, 2020, print edition of the Seminole Tribune. Photos were provided by Martin Ebenhack and Carlos Fuentes of Seminole Media Productions. Donna Frank - 1st place Bakets (60+) Tasha Osceola - 1st place Seminole Clothing (18-35) Courtney Osceola - 1st place Patchwork (18-35) Loretta Micco - 1st place
Seminole Trail community celebrates Indian Day Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 The Seminole Trail Community celebrated Indian Day in late September with arts and crafts contests, raffles, food and prizes. Among the contest winners were Morgan Bert, Sally Osceola, Virginia Osceola and Sadrilynn Tiger. Due to the pandemic, this year’s celebration was greatly scaled back compared to previous years. Images were provided by
PECS’ Pumpkins on Parade Community Education News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 Students at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School on the Brighton Reservation celebrated Halloween with the Pumpkins on Parade event. Students were asked to choose a favorite character from a book and decorate a pumpkin as that character. The students showed great enthusiasm for the project. (All images were submitted to the Seminole
Seminole Scenes: October 2020 Community News Seminole Scenes Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 BENEFICIAL BOOK: Seminole Tribe siblings Julius and Jy were featured in a Jacksonville TV news report about the paperback book they wrote to explain the importance of heritage, in particular natural hair. “We saw a lot of kids getting discriminated against because of their natural hair. We just felt like
Max Osceola Jr., ‘a true legend’ Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 HOLLYWOOD —Max Osceola Jr., who passed away Oct. 8 at age 70, leaves a lasting legacy for the Seminole Tribe, South Florida and beyond He passed away at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston due to complications from Covid-19, according to the tribe. A leader, athlete and educated man with an easy smile
Native veterans memorial opens Nov. 11 with virtual honor Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 Veterans Day – Nov. 11 – is always a busy one for the Seminole Tribe with tributes and gatherings to honor the contributions of those who have served in the U.S. military and their families. This year the pandemic has altered what would be typical events, but the tribe’s veterans will