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Irvin Peithmann remembered for Seminole writings, connections

by Damon Scott -

Irvin Peithmann, at left, with members of the Seminole Tribe, ca. 1956. (Randolph Society) An organization in Illinois recently recognized two people for their contributions to Randolph County – located about an hour south of St. Louis, Missouri. Irvin Peithmann and Ruth Gilster were recently inducted into the Randolph Society’s class of

NLC hosts youth poster contest

by The Seminole Tribune -

HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s Native Learning Center is holding a poster contest for all Tribal youth titled “What Home Means To Me.” All forms of art are welcomed, but it needs to be poster-friendly. Posters must be original art work. Markers, paints, crayons, colored pencils, beads and fabric can

New Hoporenkv podcasts from NLC to debut this week

by The Seminole Tribune -

HOLLYWOOD – The Native Learning Center has three new releases this week from its Hoporenkv podcast. April 13 at 11 a.m.: “Financially Protecting Your Family During the Pandemic” featuring Chantay Moore. April 15 at 11 a.m.: “How to Prioritize your Bills in a Crisis or Uncertain Times” featuring Wilma Noah and

NICWA wraps its first-ever virtual conference

by Damon Scott -

Cindy Blackstock, executive director of First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, participates in NICWA's virtual version of its “Protecting Our Children” conference. (Courtesy NICWA) The National Indian Child Welfare Association did what many organizations have had to do during the coronavirus pandemic – switch from hosting in-person conferences

Native photography exhibit online at NMAI

by Beverly Bidney -

Although the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian is closed due to the coronavirus, its latest exhibition of work by Native American photographers is available for viewing online. “Developing Stories: Native Photographers in the Field” features photo essays by photojournalists Russel Albert Daniels, Dine and Ho Chunk descent, and

Chalo Nitka Festival in Moore Haven

by The Seminole Tribune -

Alyssa Purvis, Jesiah Madrigal, Joshua and Chance Madrigal pose for a family photo at the Chalo Nitka Festival. (Photo Analicia Austin) Jarrett Beecham, Jimi Jamison, and Vickey Huff pose for a photo at the Chalo Nitka Festival in Moore Haven on March 7. (Photo Analicia Austin) The Terriers marching band performs at

Martha Tommie reflects on Standing Rock DAPL decision

by Beverly Bidney -

Back in 2016, Martha Tommie and other Tribal members drove thousands of miles to stand in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe as they fought against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline on their ancestral tribal land. Unfortunately the efforts of thousands of Native American protestors, or water protectors,

Hard Rock AC donates food for those in need

by The Seminole Tribune -

ATLANTIC CITY — New Jersey organizations that help feed people in need received a boost thanks to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. In mid-March, Hard Rock, despite being temporarily closed due to COVID-19, donated two truckloads of food to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and Turning

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