Arizona State University's new Indian gaming and self-governance programs are led by Ann Marie Bledsoe-Downes (Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska), left, and Lawrence Roberts (Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin). (ASU photo) Indian gaming and self-governance – two areas that carry plenty of significance for tribes throughout Indian Country – are the focus of
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Florida State University’s homecoming delayed until spring 2021
For several years the Seminole Tribe’s princesses, such as Jr. Miss Aubee Billie in 2019, have crowned Florida State University’s winning royalty at halftime of the homecoming football game, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic there will be no homecoming game this year. Homecoming activities have been pushed to the
‘Positive’ education program for parenting picks up $700,000
Terry Cross (Seneca) is the senior advisor and founder at NICWA. (Courtesy NICWA) A unique curriculum designed to support parenting among Native peoples has received a new funding boost. The “Positive Indian Parenting” program recently secured $700,000 in grant money from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation for American Indian and Alaska Native
FGCU among recipients of Native American Agriculture Fund’s $15M grant
Florida Gulf Coast University (Courtesy FGCU) FORT MYERS — Indian Country organizations nationwide are the beneficiaries of a $15 million grant from the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF). The NAAF investment, which was announced Sept. 14, directly benefits 270 Tribal nations in 28 states and provides access to credit for more than
CSSS offers virtual learning strategies during webinar
The Center for Student Success and Services (CSSS) shared tips, strategies and resources for virtual learning success during a webinar Sept. 9 for parents and community members. Since the coronavirus has changed the look and feel of education, a panel from the CSSS staff, Ahfachkee School, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School, Center
31 Seminoles are higher education graduates
There were 31 Seminole Tribal Members who graduated with higher education honors this year. For the full list, including their school, degree and major, see the Aug. 31 edition of the Seminole Tribune. Taylor Holata - Florida State University Mshquazeed Davis - Fanshawe College Durante Blais-Billie - University of Scotland Rollie Gilliam - Florida
NSU University School virtual graduation celebrates class of 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, high schools around the country celebrated their seniors with graduations online. NSU University School high school in Davie held its virtual graduation Aug. 10. Seven Tribal members graduated with the school’s class of 2020: Chandler DeMayo, Destiny Diaz, Kaiya Drake, Cachalani Frank, Krishawn Henry, Brendan
New academic year begins at PECS
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School opened on August 10th, and we are providing a full array of services to our students. These services include synchronous and asynchronous instruction and specialized instruction for students with individual plans. The students are formally enrolled in the school, in their grade level, and in a
Drive-thru back-to-school bash in Hollywood
Just before the start of the new academic year, Seminole students in Hollywood and elsewhere in Broward County received back-to-school items to help get their school year started in the right direction. Personnel from the President’s Office, Chairman’s Office, Hollywood Council, Hollywood Board, Integrative Health, Center for Student Success and
Virtual preschools open tribalwide
A typical preschool classroom is usually an environment of bustling activity, curious minds exploring new things and teachers there to guide the way. Due to the pandemic, today’s tribalwide preschool classroom looks very different; it takes place on a digital screen. There are still activities, those young minds are still