In ‘Standing Strong,’ Native teen takes on pipelines, suicide Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 Author Gary Robinson, who is of Choctaw/Cherokee descent, recently saw an opportunity to write a teen novel based on themes that, for some, could be categorized as mundane (the environment) and intense (suicide). But “Standing Strong” follows lead character Rhonda Runningcrane through a journey that is far from boring, although
Please only use the word ‘metadata’ if you absolutely must Community News by The Seminole Tribune - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 Cataloging is a major activity here in the Collections Division of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. Some of us do it all day, every day. Here I examine the journey of a single paper item valuable to the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the cataloging process necessary to preserve it. Cataloging means that we
It’s another first for Hard Rock: ‘Live’ slot machines Arts & Entertainment Community by Damon Scott - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 These slot machines at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City look just like those you see on the gaming floor. But there are a couple key differences. Namely, these slots aren’t actually on the gaming floor, but in a locked room without public access. And in order to play
It’s here: Census 2020 invitations arrive March 12 Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 Officials have been in overdrive for months to stress the importance of a full and accurate Census 2020 count. The outreach has been underway in earnest for more than a year. Starting March 12, invitations to participate begin to arrive in the mail. Every home should receive an invitation by April
CBH program guides participants back to society Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 The Center for Behavioral Health’s Re-Entry program is designed to help prepare incarcerated Tribal members to rejoin society. The program recently had its first graduate: Matthew Otero of Immokalee. Trust plays a big part of the program. Otero said at first he hesitated about participating until he met CBH counselor Marilyn
Hollywood seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day Arts & Entertainment Community by The Seminole Tribune - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 From left, Loretta Micco, Agnes Billie-Motlow and Wanda Billie pose in the photo booth at the Hollywood Seniors Valentine’s Day party Feb. 11 at Seminole Estates. (Photo Robert Kippenberger) Paul Buster flashes a smile at the Valentine’s Day party in Hollywood. (Photo Analicia Austin) Joe Paul Billie enjoys a game of bingo.
Thousands fill Brighton Field Day Festival Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 BRIGHTON — Nearly 4,000 attendees enjoyed the 82nd annual Brighton Field Day Festival Feb. 14-16. The visitors, who came from all over North America, were entertained by Native American dance, crafts and culture as well as concerts, competitive alligator wrestling and a professional rodeo. The event had something for everyone, including a
Native American vote likely to have Super Tuesday sway Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 The Democratic primary election kicks into high gear March 3 when 14 states hold primaries, and American Samoa a caucus, on Super Tuesday. There are 1,344 pledged delegates at stake – almost 34% of the nationwide total. (Florida’s presidential preference primary is March 17). Analysts have been keeping an eye on Native American voters in general this
Cheyenne Kippenberger hosts human trafficking training Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 2, 2020March 3, 2020 Cheyenne Kippenberger said it’s hard to believe that her one-year reign as the Seminole Tribe’s first Miss Indian World is in its last months. But she’s not one who has much time to sit and reflect these days. Kippenberger constantly travels, attends trainings, organizes events, collaborates with tribes and other groups
Tribe’s renewable energy conference wraps third year Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 2, 2020March 3, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — Indian Country could easily modify the title of Barbara Mandrell’s hit song – “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” to make a point about the importance of renewable and alternative energies. That’s because Indigenous people were sustainable before sustainable was cool. The notion was on full display at the