Jack Smith Jr. earns praise for service to STOF, Water Commission Community News by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2021September 19, 2024 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 by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2021September 19, 2024 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 by The Seminole Tribune - March 25, 2021September 19, 2024 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 by Beverly Bidney - March 19, 2021September 19, 2024 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 by Beverly Bidney - March 10, 2021September 19, 2024 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 by The Seminole Tribune - March 9, 2021September 19, 2024 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
Seminole Tribe returns as sponsor of NICWA conference Community Health News by Damon Scott - March 3, 2021September 19, 2024 The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is gearing up to host its second-ever virtual conference and the Seminole Tribe is once again the lead sponsor. It’s the 39th conference overall, which brings together Natives involved in child advocacy issues. The 2021 theme is “Connectedness, Resilience, and Persistence.” It takes place
Seminole Tribe builds its first Climate Action Plan Community by Jill Horwitz - March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 The Climate Action Plan timeline sets in motion an ambitious year of holistic and inclusive planning with departments and tribal members. The Seminole Tribe of Florida has taken steps toward becoming a leader in climate change planning. The new Climate Resiliency Program will focus on curbing greenhouse gas emissions, understanding climate
Meet Seminole Tribe Fire Rescue’s No. 1 and No. 2 Community News by Damon Scott - March 3, 2021September 19, 2024 HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe recently named two new leaders to head its Fire Rescue department. Michael C. Mackey’s first day on the job as fire chief was Sept. 14, while William Huff began his term as deputy chief Sept. 28. The two have been in the fire service in
