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 by Kevin Johnson - December 8, 2020September 19, 2024 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 by Damon Scott - December 3, 2020September 19, 2024 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 by Damon Scott - December 2, 2020September 19, 2024 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
Willie Johns remembered for service, love of history Community News by Damon Scott - December 2, 2020September 19, 2024 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 by The Seminole Tribune - November 17, 2020September 19, 2024 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
