Proposed Army Corps projects near Brighton enter new phase Community News by Damon Scott - September 4, 2020September 19, 2024 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hit a benchmark Aug. 28 in its plans for a variety of water-related construction projects along Lake Okeechobee. The Corps’s Jacksonville District has published the final project report and environmental impact statement for its “Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Project,” also known as LOWRP. The
Entrepreneurs encouraged to ‘make your dream a reality’ Community Events News by The Seminole Tribune - September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe’s Native Learning Center is offering a five-session webinar for Native American entrepreneurs interested in running a business. “Learn how to make your dream a reality,” takes place online Oct. 5 through Oct. 9. Organizers said the objective is to take a business idea from conception to
Betty Mae Jumper named on ‘Florida Women of the Century’ list Community News by Beverly Bidney - September 3, 2020September 19, 2024 Betty Mae Jumper’s vast legacy was just expanded; she was named one of USA Today’s “Florida Women of the Century,” a list of notable women with a wealth of accomplishments and achievements. It was compiled along with a national list to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which
Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee to reopen Aug. 31 Arts & Entertainment Community by The Seminole Tribune - August 24, 2020September 19, 2024 Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee will reopen Aug. 31, 2020, after being closed for more than five months due to the pandemic. Hotel reservations will be accepted for stays beginning Sept. 1, 2020. (Beverly Bidney/Seminole Tribune photo) IMMOKALEE – Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is scheduled to reopen at 11 a.m. on
Cheyenne Kippenberger speaks at Congressional hearing Community by Jenna Kopec - August 10, 2020September 19, 2024 Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger speaks during a Congressional hearing about Native youth and mental health July 16. (screenshot) Seminole Tribe member and Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger spoke alongside other United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) leaders on July 16 in a Congressional hearing entitled “Native Youth Perspectives on
Tony Sanchez Jr. named to advisory board of Vivera Pharmaceuticals Community by Kevin Johnson - August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 Former Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. President Tony Sanchez Jr., shown here in 2015, has been named to the advisory board of California-based Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (File photo) Tony Sanchez Jr., a former president of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc., has joined a California pharmaceutical company. Vivera Pharmaceuticals announced July
Vietnam War veteran Stephen Bowers fondly remembered for his dedication to family, veterans, Tribe, U.S. Community News by Kevin Johnson - August 7, 2020September 19, 2024 Stephen Bowers led the Seminole Tribe’s Color Guard for several years, performing the Guard’s duties at events throughout the country. (Courtesy photo) HOLLYWOOD — David Stephen Bowers lived a life full of service to the Seminole Tribe, Indian Country, the United States, veterans and his family. From his highly regarded service
Vigil planned for orca’s 50 years in captivity Community by The Seminole Tribune - August 7, 2020September 19, 2024 Supporters in 2018 lay hands on a totem pole, created by Lummi Nation artist Jewell James, that depicts Tokitae. (Courtesy photo) Events will be held Aug. 8 to mark 50 years – to the day – since the capture of an orca off the northwestern U.S. coast. The orca is known
Museum redesign project to showcase objects from the historic and pre-historic collections Arts & Entertainment Community by The Seminole Tribune - August 6, 2020September 19, 2024 This sash will undergo some minor conservation efforts on the reverse (non-beaded side). (Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum photo) By Robin Croskery Howard, Conservator, and Tara Backhouse, Collections Manager The Seminole Tribe has always been proud of its museum. Nestled in front of a beautiful cypress dome in the heart of Big Cypress, it has
Seminole Scenes July 31, 2020 issue Community News Seminole Scenes by The Seminole Tribune - August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 MEDICAL COMPLEX OPENS: The new Betty Mae Jumper Medical Complex recently opened in Seminole Estates on the Hollywood Reservation. As of July 1, 2020, the complex was the new home for several departments, including Advocacy & Guardianship, Center for Behavorial Health, Children’s Center for Diagnostics & Therapy, Health & Human
