Reflections on a year of change Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - June 28, 2012April 7, 2015 There is a benefit to reflecting on the first year of this administration, the new direction of Seminole Tribal government and the work accomplished by the Tribal Board of Directors. We began our journey last year by reviewing all existing Tribal businesses to see exactly how the business was being conducted,
Youth, what can we do for you? Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - May 22, 2012April 7, 2015 We need to approach our young people and ask them what we can do for them. We need to ask our youth what they think we can provide on the reservation that will enhance their quality of life and keep them out of harm’s way. We must find out what
Keep your flame hook-chee high Editorial by James E. Billie - April 26, 2012April 7, 2015 Well, it’s been two and a half months now since I had the stroke. I am now able to walk with the help of a cane, and I am vigorously working with therapy on my shoulder and hand to return to full function. Right now I have my arm strapped
Change in Seminole Country Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - April 26, 2012April 7, 2015 There are definite things that we are doing to streamline and evaluate each current enterprise of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. This is being done with an eye to making the particular venture more profitable, less expensive and as productive as possible for our Tribal citizens. An example would be the
Making tough decisions, by the book Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - March 27, 2012April 7, 2015 Every decision we make as leaders of today’s Seminole Tribe of Florida is distinguished by a single, common characteristic: the desire of this administration to be different and conduct our business by the book. This, of course, has led us to make some very tough decisions, some involving longstanding programs
Seminole Chairman James Billie discusses medical situation Editorial by James E. Billie - March 2, 2012April 7, 2015 In an effort to set the record straight and quell the rumors regarding his recent medical predicaments, Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman James E. Billie has provided a compelling account of his activities during the past four weeks in the following post. It all began with ca-wa-yee Back on Dec. 30, I
Blood, budget: Touchy subjects Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - February 21, 2012April 7, 2015 Some very touchy subjects came up recently at a community meeting I attended in Trail. These are important issues that have long needed to be addressed but have not really been adequately approached because of their nature. I’m talking about budget cuts, reduction in services, elimination of Tribal Council allocations,
Weather the storm Editorial by James E. Billie - February 21, 2012April 7, 2015 This has been a very strange winter out on the Brighton Seminole Reservation. The warm weather seems to have confused the plants and animals. Flowers that normally bloom in the spring have already spread their blossoms in December’s warm winds. Warmer waters have the alligators all frisky when they’re not
Attorney General’s vigilance protects Compact Editorial by James E. Billie - January 17, 2012April 7, 2015 Tony Sanchez Jr. and I would like to say a hearty “Sho-naa-bish” (Thank you) to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for the strong opinion she delivered Jan. 12 denying the legality of slot machine gaming referendums across Florida. Given the highly charged, extremely complicated atmosphere surrounding the so-called “destination resorts”
“Touch, kick and feel” those issues Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - December 15, 2011April 7, 2015 Recently, I was in Washington, D.C. for the Tribal Leaders Summit at the White House. I heard President Barack Obama make a personal commitment to meet with Tribal leaders, directly, to better understand their issues. He went so far as to decree that any federal agency that deals with Indians