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Reservations hear from college representatives

by Calvin Tiger -

Jarvis Barnes-Jones, Florida Gulf Coast University director of community engagement and outreach, speaks with Brighton residents July 24, 2025, on the Brighton Reservation. Barnes-Jones discussed FGCU’s academic programs and provided an overview of the campus for students who are potentially interested in applying to the school. (Photo by Calvin Tiger) BRIGHTON

Cypress Billie completes Harvard program

by Beverly Bidney -

Cypress Billie with his certificate. (Courtesy photo) Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum educator Cypress Billie recently completed the Project Zero program at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, where he learned more teaching methods he can integrate into the tours he gives at the museum. “It was an honor to be sent to

2025 grads return to Pemayetv Emahakv

by Beverly Bidney -
From left to right, Preslynn Baker, Merlelaysia Billie, Willo James, Neela Jones and Lason Baker enjoy their return to PECS. The group smiles and laughs while walking toward the camera in purple and black caps and gowns.

From left to right, Preslynn Baker, Merlelaysia Billie, Willo James, Neela Jones and Lason Baker enjoy their return to PECS. (Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School welcomed back 15 alumni for the school’s annual grad walk May 22. The former students returned to their K-8 alma mater as high

PECS students learn status of local wildlife

by Beverly Bidney -
Brighton Community Culture advisor Johnnie Jones talks to PECS students about the importance of respecting wildlife. Jones holds a microphone in his right hand in front of a projector showing a photo of a dark gray bird, the "Everglades Snail", with an orange beak and orange feet.

Brighton Community Culture advisor Johnnie Jones talks to PECS students May 16 about the importance of respecting wildlife and growing up Seminole during the wildlife workshop presented by the Conservation and Environmental Resources departments. (Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Students may have been aware of the many species of wildlife on the

Brighton honors 2025 graduates

by The Seminole Tribune -
Moore Haven High School graduate Willo James, left, is honored by Brighton Councilman Larry Howard. James holds her certificate.

Moore Haven High School graduate Willo James is honored by Brighton Councilman Larry Howard during the graduate dinner May 27. (Tatum Mitchell) BRIGHTON — Brighton Councilman Larry Howard and his office honored 2025 high school and higher education graduates with the Education Department on May 27 at the Florida Seminole Veterans

Ahfachkee celebrates 2025 graduates

by Beverly Bidney -
From left to right are Xzavion Tommie, Sarah Robbins, Ian Hernandez-Osceola, Gilbert Guerrero, Aaliyah Billie and Jody Cabral. Students are standing behind large 2025 silver balloons. Some students are moving their tassels to the other side and one student throws their cap.

The Ahfachkee School class of 2025 celebrates after receiving diplomas May 21. From left to right are Xzavion Tommie, Sarah Robbins, Ian Hernandez-Osceola, Gilbert Guerrero, Aaliyah Billie and Jody Cabral. (Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Six Ahfachkee School seniors crossed a threshold in their lives when they walked down the aisle

Museum offers free admission in July for teachers

by The Seminole Tribune -

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. BIG CYPRESS – Teachers can visit the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum for free in July. Up to four guests accompanied by teachers will receive 50% off standard admission to the museum on the tribe’s Big Cypress Reservation. Teachers and their guests will have an opportunity to learn

Career fair features education opportunities, tribal-wide departments

by Tatum Mitchell -
The Education Department at career fair on April 23 at the Howard Tiger Recreation Center.

The Education Department at career fair on April 23 at the Howard Tiger Recreation Center. (Tatum Mitchell) HOLLYWOOD — A career fair brought booths from the Environmental Resources Department to Human Resources to Tribal Community Development. With about 30 exhibitors, some colleges or education-related, students, community members and tribal employees filtered

Brighton students build chickee over spring break

by Beverly Bidney -
Culture staff, adult helpers and students pose by the new chickee they built in front of the Brighton Cultural Center Complex in March.

Culture staff, adult helpers and students pose by the new chickee they built in front of the Brighton Cultural Center Complex in March. (Courtesy photo) A group of Brighton students made good use of their time during spring break March 17-21 by helping to build a chickee at the Brighton Cultural

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