Jalee Wilcox competes at National High School Finals Rodeo Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - September 6, 2020September 6, 2020 Jalee Wilcox, who competes locally in Eastern Indian Rodeo Association events, participated in the National High School Finals Rodeo in Guthrie, Oklahoma, in July. She finished 75th out of 168 riders in barrel racing with a total time of 33.273. She opened with a time of 16.813. In Round 2
Impressive showing from Around the Lake softball teams at World Series Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - September 6, 2020September 19, 2024 Described by coach and organizer Mona Baker as “an amazing adventure,” the Around the Lake youth softball program returned to Brighton and Okeechobee with plenty to be proud about following its trip to Oxford, Alabama, for the Dixie World Series in July. Around the Lake – or ATL as it’s
Pandemic forces cancellation of INFR Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - September 6, 2020September 6, 2020 INFR serves as the culmination of the season for members of the Florida-based Eastern Indian Rodeo Association. (File photo) The Indian National Finals Rodeo annually draws the top cowboys and cowgirls from throughout Indian Country for an intense and energetic week of competition, but the arena and grounds in Las Vegas
Seminole Scenes Rewind: Tribune photos from the past – Billie Swamp Safari Community News Seminole Scenes by The Seminole Tribune - September 6, 2020September 19, 2024
Seminole Scenes — Sept. 2020 Community News Seminole Scenes by The Seminole Tribune - September 6, 2020September 19, 2024 Signs on the Hollywood Reservation, and elsewhere throughout the Tribe, encourage people to help in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Signs on the Hollywood Reservation, and elsewhere throughout the Tribe, encourage people to follow guidelines such as social distancing, wearing masks and washing hands often. (Photo Kevin
Museum’s meditation, mindfulness video seeks to combat stress Arts & Entertainment Community Health News by Beverly Bidney - September 6, 2020September 19, 2024 BIG CYPRESS — Birds, bugs and the boardwalk may not seem to be the key to relaxation, but folks at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum believe it is the perfect antidote to stress. It’s also a way to engage museum members while the museum remains closed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The video
From paper bag to exhibition: Conservation of historic beadwork Arts & Entertainment Community News by Robin Croskery Howard - September 6, 2020September 19, 2024 BIG CYPRESS — In 2018, the AhTah-Thi-Ki Museum was fortunate enough to welcome home a 19th century fingerwoven sash that is believed to be one of the articles of clothing removed from Osceola around the time of his imprisonment in the late 1830s. When it arrived at the museum, the
More than 3,600 calves sold Community News by Beverly Bidney - September 5, 2020September 19, 2024 If the pastures in Big Cypress and Brighton seem a little less crowded lately, it isn’t because the cattle are staying socially distant from one another. It’s because annual calf shipping took place in July and 60 cattle owners sold 3,665 calves. The animals were sent to feedlots around the
‘National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference’ goes virtual Community Events News by Beverly Bidney - September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 The first biennial “National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference” (NTICC) will delve into climate change issues facing the world. Originally scheduled as an in-person event, the NTICC will be held online from Sept. 14-17. The conference will be hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals along with support from
Seminole Hard Rock ‘Winterfest Boat Parade’ cancelled Community Events News by Damon Scott - September 4, 2020September 19, 2024 FORT LAUDERDALE — The 2020 installment of the popular “Winterfest” holiday event – scheduled for Dec. 12 – has officially been cancelled. Winterfest hosts a varied lineup of events, but is best known for the unique “Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade,” which brings together scores of participants and spectators
