From wars to prosperity, Florida Seminoles survive Editorial by James E. Billie - August 27, 2013April 7, 2015 When the Spanish got here in 1513, for the first 100 years, the Indians were still carrying on their traditional ways. But during that 100-year stretch, the Indians began slowly assuming certain European ways. And then, when the 1600s came, they were definitely wearing European clothes and trying to live
Where’s the beef? It’s in Seminole Pride Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - August 27, 2013April 7, 2015 There has been a lot of movement behind the scenes here at Seminole Tribe, Inc. that we have been talking a lot about, as we have been going through the process of asking questions, making decisions and forming our commitment to various projects. There are press releases going out, that
Emateloye’s escape gave birth to today’s Tribe Editorial by James E. Billie - August 1, 2013April 7, 2015 Polly Parker (Emateloye) was captured on Fisheating Creek in 1856, marched over to Egmont Key, forced onto a ship called Grey Cloud, shipped on up the Gulf of Mexico to New Orleans where she would walk the Trail of Tears out west. But the ship stopped to refuel at Fort
Life in Red Bays: land crabs and baskets Editorial by James E. Billie - July 8, 2013April 7, 2015 I would like to say, "Thank you," to Peter Douglas, the tourism manager for Andros Island, for inviting me and my family and staff members Danny Tommie, Paul Backhouse and Pete Gallagher to the Crab Festival in Andros Town, recently. Now, I’ve seen land crabs here in Florida. At certain times
Focus, commitment and education Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - July 8, 2013April 7, 2015 Ever since this administration started, we have been focused on opportunities that exist beyond reservation boundaries. We are definitely trying to position ourselves to reach the masses with our water, juice, beef and electronic cigarettes. It’s not easy to reach the masses, though. You may have a very good product at
Watch out for fub leh che chobee Editorial by James E. Billie - May 29, 2013April 7, 2015 The split tail or thunderbirds (snail kites) are flying around. The sawgrass flowers are starting to bloom. It’s raining a little too much, flooding the fields and swamps, and the green tree frogs have been crying up a storm for the last several days. I don’t mind all this, but
Beyond reservation opportunities Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - May 29, 2013April 7, 2015 "Tony, how is the current administration different?" "Hey Tony, what are the goals of the Board?" "President Sanchez, what impact will the Board have on the Tribe’s future?" These are just a sample of the questions that the Board and I are frequently asked. Whether it’s at one of our community meetings or
Around here, it’s still Thal-chobee-yo-ke Editorial by James E. Billie - April 23, 2013April 7, 2015 About 30 years ago when Gloria Wilson was still a little girl, I remember she was always into designing and drawing and engineering something to look a certain way, and as she grew older she maintained that passion. April 16 was a good example at the groundbreaking for the future
Seminole language: Hope for our future Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - April 23, 2013April 7, 2015 There is hope. I have seen the signs. I am excited, really jacked up about it. Sometimes I sit and wonder: Am I the only one who is thinking about this? But, to hear the discussions at the recent School Board meeting, realizing there are a number of people who
Seminole Tribe, Hard Rock move forward Editorial by James E. Billie - February 20, 2013April 7, 2015 Christmas is past. We are moving through a new year. As usual, I like to hang onto my Christmas tree until about February. So the first week of February I finally took my Christmas tree down. I like to enjoy the Christmas tree. This was one of those trees that