Brighton patchwork fashion show highlights culture, history Arts & Entertainment Community Education Top Story by Beverly Bidney - August 19, 2024September 20, 2024 Kyle Doney holds Evangalina Billie as together they model patchwork clothing in the fashion show July 16, 2024, in Brighton. (Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Tribal members were models for a day as they walked the “runway” at the Brighton Boys & Girls Club on July 16 for a fashion show of
UNITY conference helps unite Native students Community Education Top Story by Calvin Tiger - August 19, 2024September 20, 2024 Students from the Seminole Tribe attend the National UNITY Conference in Portland, Oregon. (Courtesy photo) Fifteen students from the Seminole Tribe ventured out to Portland, Oregon, for the 2024 National UNITY Conference from June 29 to July 3. The students were accompanied by Education Department staff, including K-12 program manager Reginal
New name, same mission as Environmental Protection Office debuts Community News by Beverly Bidney - August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 The logo of the newly named Environmental Protection Office. (Courtesy photo) Since its inception, the Environmental Resource Management Department’s (ERMD) mission has been to protect, evaluate and conserve the Seminole Tribe’s land and water resources. The department, but not its mission, was recently reorganized as the Environmental Protection Office (EPO). The Executive
Brighton’s CeCe Thomas, Trail’s Violet Osceola crowned Seminole princesses Community News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 The Seminole Tribe's new princesses are all smiles after being crowned July 27, 2024, at tribal headquarters auditorium in Hollywood. At left is Jr. Miss Florida Seminole Violet Osceola. At right is Miss Florida Seminole CeCe Thomas. They will represent the tribe and have a one-year reign. (Beverly Bidney) HOLLYWOOD —
Everglades restoration conference to be hosted in Coral Springs Announcements Community News by The Seminole Tribune - August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 Scientists, policymakers, stakeholders and the community interested in Everglades restoration, have the opportunity to come together April 21-24, 2025 at the Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration (GEER) conference in Coral Springs. The conference, themed Restoration in a Changing Climate, revolves around the difficulties in Everglades conservation efforts. With the climate influencing rainfall,
Brighton Field Day Festival to be held in February, offer hands-on events Announcements Community by The Seminole Tribune - August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 Brighton Field Day Festival clothing contest. (File Photo) One of the longest-running Native festivals in the U.S., The Brighton Field Day Festival, is coming up Feb. 13-16 at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena. With arts and crafts, Native dancers and music, Seminole food, alligator wrestling, PRCA Rodeo, concerts and more, attendees can
Battiest brothers perform on National Mall: Spencer receives invitation to White House event Arts & Entertainment Community News by Beverly Bidney - August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 On stage, Spencer Battiest and Doc Native, far right, perform in Washington, D.C., on June 28. (Chip Dizard/NMAI) Washington, D.C. put out the welcome mat for Seminole Tribe of Florida brothers Spencer Battiest and Doc Native as they made their marks around the district recently. Together they performed at the National
Family, tribal programs put David Osceola on sober, happy, grateful path Community Health by Kevin Johnson - May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 David Osceola HOLLYWOOD — After years and years of addiction problems, David Osceola has his life back on the right track thanks to his family and a group of support services in the Seminole Tribe, led by the Guardianship Department. (This article has been edited for brevity and clarity). Tribune: Why did you
A perfect pitch as Bailey Marie Osceola Latchford sings national anthem at FSU game Community News by Kevin Johnson - May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Bailey Marie Osceola Latchford sings the national anthem at Florida State University's baseball game against the University of Miami on April 12, 2024, in Tallahassee. Attendance was 6,700. FSU won the game, 11-7. (FSU Athletics photo) As a freshman double major at Florida State University, Bailey Marie Osceola Latchford doesn’t have
Spencer Battiest to be honored with diversity award Arts & Entertainment Community News by The Seminole Tribune - March 8, 2024September 19, 2024 Spencer Battiest HOLLYWOOD — Seminole Tribe singer, songwriter, actor and producer Spencer Battiest and two longtime stars from the entertainment industry will be honored March 9 when they are scheduled to receive Harvey Milk Medals at the 8th annual Diversity Honors program. The program will be held at Hard Rock Seminole Casino
