Artist’s projects, short film features Bobby Henry, Osceola story Arts & Entertainment Community by Damon Scott - October 6, 2020September 19, 2024 The Seminole Tribe's Heritage and Environment Resources Office is a collaborator with the School House 4 Reimagining Education, pictured here. (Courtesy SH4RE) An Oct. 7 film screening and virtual art exhibit opening by Pensacola artist Sean Linezo has many connections to the Seminole Tribe. Linezo is the artist-in-residence at the nonprofit School
New Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center up and running in Hollywood Community Health by Damon Scott - October 5, 2020November 2, 2020 The new Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center opened earlier this year on the Seminole Estates portion of the Hollywood Reservation. (Carlos Fuentes photo) HOLLYWOOD — The unconquered spirit of the namesake of the Hollywood Reservation’s new medical building is alive and well despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center
During this time of change, it’s essential Natives have a voice Community Editorial by Guest Contributor - October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 Tiger Morales hopes a large mural he painted in his backyard in Poplar, Montana, which reads ‘Indigenous Lives Matter,’ helps spark change in several areas, including how Native Americans are perceived. (Courtesy photo) By Tiger Morales My name is Tiger Morales. I am a soon-to-be a 17-year-old Tribal member. My father and
Seminole Tribe key partner on ‘immense’ Fort King project Community by Damon Scott - October 5, 2020November 2, 2020 Fort King will be home to an education center and museum, set to be completed in the next five years. (Courtesy Keifer Calkins) Many historians have presented an inaccurate version of Seminole history – sometimes intentionally, sometimes not. That is, if there was an effort to tell the history in the
Tribal member Allen Colon earns promotion to SPD lieutenant Community News by Beverly Bidney - October 5, 2020November 2, 2020 Allen Colon has been promoted to lieutenant at the Seminole Police Department. (Courtesy photo) BIG CYPRESS — Allen Colon’s ascension through the ranks of the Seminole Police Department continued Aug. 17 when he earned a promotion to the rank of lieutenant. The Seminole Tribal member, whose aspirations to be a police officer
Seminole Indian 4-H perseveres through the pandemic Community News by Beverly Bidney - October 5, 2020September 19, 2024 4-H’ers participate in the Seminole Indian 4-H show and sale in March 2019 at the Junior Cypress Rodeo Arena in Big Cypress. (Beverly Bidney photo) The Covid-19 pandemic has affected almost every facet of life, and the Seminole Indian 4-H program is no exception. The 2020-21 4-H year has begun and it
31 Seminoles are higher education graduates Community Education News by The Seminole Tribune - September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 There were 31 Seminole Tribal Members who graduated with higher education honors this year. For the full list, including their school, degree and major, see the Aug. 31 edition of the Seminole Tribune. Taylor Holata - Florida State University Mshquazeed Davis - Fanshawe College Durante Blais-Billie - University of Scotland Rollie Gilliam - Florida
NSU University School virtual graduation celebrates class of 2020 Community Education News by Beverly Bidney - September 7, 2020September 19, 2024 Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, high schools around the country celebrated their seniors with graduations online. NSU University School high school in Davie held its virtual graduation Aug. 10. Seven Tribal members graduated with the school’s class of 2020: Chandler DeMayo, Destiny Diaz, Kaiya Drake, Cachalani Frank, Krishawn Henry, Brendan
New academic year begins at PECS Community Education by Guest Contributor - September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School opened on August 10th, and we are providing a full array of services to our students. These services include synchronous and asynchronous instruction and specialized instruction for students with individual plans. The students are formally enrolled in the school, in their grade level, and in a
Drive-thru back-to-school bash in Hollywood Community Education by The Seminole Tribune - September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 Just before the start of the new academic year, Seminole students in Hollywood and elsewhere in Broward County received back-to-school items to help get their school year started in the right direction. Personnel from the President’s Office, Chairman’s Office, Hollywood Council, Hollywood Board, Integrative Health, Center for Student Success and
