NAIG unveils brand identity for 2020 Games Community News by From Press Release - January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 HALIFAX, N.S., Canada — The 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) has announced the official brand identity for the games, featuring the work of Mi’kmaw artist Melissa Sue Labrador. From July 12-18, NAIG 2020 will be held in Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Canada) and Millbrook First Nation and is slated to be the
Curtis Osceola steps up for OKC basketball Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 The Oklahoma City University men’s basketball team, which includes Seminole Tribe of Florida member Curtis Osceola, reached the holiday break with a 7-3 record. Osceola, a 6-foot junior guard from Anadarko, Oklahoma, has seen increased playing time compared to previous seasons. He has appeared in seven games and is
NABI to launch own uniform brand Community by From Press Release - January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 PHOENIX — The Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI), whose major sponsors include the Seminole Tribe of Florida, will launch its own brand of sports apparel in 2020. During the last few years the brand has become a source of funding for the 501(c)(3) non-profit with an annual increase of 25%. NABI Nation
Elgin Jumper hones new element in storytelling mix Arts & Entertainment Community News by Damon Scott - January 8, 2020September 19, 2024 CLEWISTON — Elgin Jumper is known for a lot of things – his artwork, short stories and poetry. He knows things too – Seminole history, art history, theater and literature. Jumper is also a prolific storyteller, and he’s been refining a new touch to that aspect of his craft – soundscapes. So
Art Basel presents ‘Patchwork Mosaic: An Indigenous Gathering of Seminole Masterworks’ Arts & Entertainment Community News by Analicia Austin - January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 FORT LAUDERDALE — Every year during the first week of December, South Florida is home to one of the biggest art shows in the world, Art Basel. As part of an Art Basel VIP tour, History Fort Lauderdale hosted “Patchwork Mosaic: An Indigenous Gathering of Seminole Masterworks” on Dec. 7 at
Defending district champions pick up where they left off Community Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 Seminoles meet as OHS cruises past Moore Haven OKEECHOBEE — At one point early in the Moore Haven versus Okeechobee high school boys basketball game, the score was close. Okeechobee led 12-10 and all indications pointed to a tight battle between the rivals. But in a flash, a close
Okeechobee girls off to strong start Community Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 OKEECHOBEE — The team’s record tells a lot about the drastic improvement in Okeechobee High School’s girls basketball this season, but there’s more to the Brahmans’ success than just numbers. Before the season was even nine games old, the Brahmans had already won seven games, eclipsing
Holyfield’s son to fight at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach Community by From Press Release - January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 DAYTONA BEACH — Evan “Yung Holy” Holyfield’s next fight will take place at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona on Feb. 8, 2020. Holyfield will fight once again at junior middleweight. Holyfield announced himself to the professional boxing world on the Canelo-Kovalev Nov. 2 fight card at MGM Grand with a seventeen
PECS girls soar above the competition Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 Seminoles reach holiday break with just one loss MOORE HAVEN — Good defense can go a long way toward being the foundation of a successful season. As the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School carved out another win, it was the team’s defense that shined brightest in the 30-20 win against host
Fast and furious: PECS offense tough to contain Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 MOORE HAVEN — The Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School boys basketball team operates at two speeds: fast and faster. The Seminoles’ quickness at both ends of the court was evident in the team’s 53-14 win against Moore Haven Middle School on Dec. 19 in Moore Haven. The teams played a tight first
