Indian Country worried federal government is leaving it behind Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 Even before the COVID-19 public health crisis began to grip the globe, Indian Country faced significant challenges from underfunding in health care, education, broadband and internet access, economic development, housing, human services and more. A group of Indian Country leaders said in a March 20 teleconference for members of the media
Indian Country deals with coronavirus Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on Indian Country, including the Seminole Tribe, which has taken numerous steps to protect community members, employees and guests at its businesses. Tribal Council declared an emergency closing of Tribal offices effective March 16 until further notice. Some Tribal businesses are partially operational. Here’s a rundown
Native American Caucus fights for Indian Country during coronavirus outbreak Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 All the focus in Congress has turned to the country’s need for emergency funding and assistance to deal with the COVID-19 public health emergency and its economic implications. The Congressional Native American Caucus has been working to ensure that Indian Country and its needs are well represented and not left out of discussions as legislation
Amid COVID-19 outbreak, Indian Country pushes for its share of federal help, funds Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 A slew of Native American organizations, groups and stakeholders have been in contact with federal lawmakers and officials as the fallout from the COVID-19 public health emergency continues to unfold. At issue is ensuring Indian Country is not left out or shortchanged in relief efforts for both health care and economic needs. The Native American
Gathering of Nations, Miss Indian World Pageant canceled Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Cheyenne Kippenberger’s reign extended Organizers of the Gathering of Nations Powwow held each year in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have canceled the event due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. The event was set to take place April 23-25. The large gathering of spectators and thousands of dancers from hundreds of Tribal Nations coincides with the
‘Warrior Women’ a perfect fit for Native film festival Arts & Entertainment Community Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 By: Sallie JamesSpecial to the Tribune HOLLYWOOD — Native activist Madonna Gilbert Thunder Hawk knows how to quiet a room. A hush fell over the crowd at the Native Reel Cinema Festival when the star of the documentary “Warrior Women” shared stories about organizing against the Dakota Access Pipeline and being fired
Museum’s mummy toe sparked curiosity in Rosebrough Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 Research coordinator navigates Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki projects BIG CYPRESS — If Mary Beth Rosebrough’s grandmother hadn’t taken her to a museum when she was six-years-old, she might not be working at the one in Big Cypress today. A trip to the St. Louis Art Museum is still a timeless memory. “I saw a mummy with
Ahfachkee students debut art exhibit at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Arts & Entertainment Community Education Top News Top Story by Analicia Austin - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 BIG CYPRESS — Art exhibits aren’t just limited to established artists as students at the Ahfachkee School proved at the opening reception of their art exhibit at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on Jan. 29. “It’s huge. I was telling the kids earlier it’s something that they can take with them their whole
First PECS Creek immersion program kids now in kindergarten Community Education Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 BRIGHTON — In August 2015 an innovative program began at the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School with the goal of creating Creek speakers from infancy. With only about 30 or 40 fluent Creek speakers in the Tribe, time was of the essence. Initially, the Creek immersion program was housed in the Creek Language
Big Cypress Family Physician Receives Degree of Fellow from the AAFP Community Health by The Seminole Tribune - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 The Degree of Fellow recognizes American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) members who have distinguished themselves among their colleagues, as well as in their communities, by their service to family medicine, by their advancement of health care to the American people, and by their professional development through medical education and