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Nominations sought for heritage awards

by From Press Release -

TALLAHASSEE — Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee announced Aug. 16 that the Florida Department of State is seeking nominations for the 2020 Florida Folk Heritage Awards. The annual awards recognize individuals who have made exemplary contributions to Florida’s traditional culture. The 2019 Florida Folk Heritage Awards recipients included former Seminole Tribe

Our primary source: Marlin Billie

by The Seminole Tribune -

By: Mary Beth Rosebrough and Tara Backhouse - Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum One day this past May we had what turned out to be a very special visitor to the library, Marlin Billie. Marlin had heard about our mission to get photos identified for the benefit of the entire Tribe. With over 150,000 photos,

Raising the bar: Justine Osceola’s soap business is flourishing

by Kevin Johnson -

HOLLYWOOD — Would you like to enjoy the scent of orange, oatmeal or freshly cut grass while taking a morning shower? How about bathing in the aroma of leather, bubblegum or even marshmallow while soaping up? Justine Osceola’s new handmade bar soap business provides a vast variety of nasal-pleasing smells and eye-catching

Presidential candidates court Native American vote at forum

by Damon Scott -

Strictly as a voting bloc, Native Americans might not seem big enough for politicians to care about. The five million-strong living in the U.S. make up less than 2% of the total population; African Americans are about 13%; Latinos more than 18%). Further, among the number of Native Americans eligible to vote,

Experience Florida’s Indigenous history in Weston

by Damon Scott -

WESTON — The modern day influence of Florida’s Indigenous Peoples are everywhere – think Florida State Seminoles, town and city names, street signs, schools, buildings, parks and so on. Not only that, but archeological evidence can be experienced as well. So if you’re feeling like a bit of a historical adventure,

Tomasina Chupco-Gilliam receives national 40 under 40 honor

by The Seminole Tribune -

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (the National Center) announced Aug. 5 its 2019 Native American 40 under 40 award recipients. Seminole Tribe of Florida Tribal member Tomasina Chupco-Gilliam made the list of honorees. "I am so honored to receive the 40 under 40 award,” she said. “It’s not only

AIAC to be held Nov. 1-2 in Big Cypress

by The Seminole Tribune -

BIG CYPRESS — The annual American Indian Arts Celebration will be held from Nov. 1-2 at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in Big Cypress. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The celebration will feature arts, crafts, dance, music, culture, critter shows, alligator wrestling, demonstrations, food vendors, food trucks and visits

Court relationship yields family support, milestones for Tribe

by Damon Scott -

As partnerships go, this one is an objective success. Seminole Tribal Court and the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida have been working together for a few years now – although the collaboration may be under the radar for most Tribal members. Some background: Tribal Court consists of an appellate court and

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