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For Purvis siblings, it’s all about space and so much more

by Kevin Johnson -

Ben Purvis Jr., far left, and his sister Cyndl, far right, attend an international space-related conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in fall 2021. (Courtesy photo) PALM BEACH GARDENS — When Ben Purvis Jr. was in third grade, a switch he made in topics for a project seemed innocent enough. Instead of

Resolution from PECS 7th graders passes Tribal Council

by Beverly Bidney -

Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School seventh graders in their classroom after appearing virtually before Tribal Council on April 14. In alphabetical order, the students are Joleyne Nunez, Sally Osceola, Hannah Platt, Brody Riley, Kiera Snell, Ila Trueblood, Harmany Urbina and Timothy Urbina. (Courtesy photo) Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School seventh graders received a

Superheroes visit Hollywood preschoolers

by The Seminole Tribune -

From left to right are Advocacy and Guardianship staff members Monique Young, Kayla Weatherspoon, Tiarra Anderson, Kimberly Thompson and Anthony Terry. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – A group of superheroes greeted preschool students on the Hollywood Reservation prior to their lunch hour at the Dorothy S. Osceola (DSO) complex on April

Bradley Osceola Latchford builds future in athletic training

by Damon Scott -

Bradley Osceola Latchford, right, works with fellow FSU student athletic trainers Connor Brown, left,and Kailey Herrholz for a Seminoles football game at Clemson University in 2021. (Courtesy photo) Sports and athletic training have been a part of Bradley Osceola Latchford’s experience for most of his years in school. He played football

College Fund honors Paul Robertson as honoree of the year

by The Seminole Tribune -

Robertson is the president of the school -- located in Sells, Arizona. (Image via Facebook) Paul Robertson, president of Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC) in Sells, Arizona, has been named the American Indian College Fund Tribal College and University honoree of the year for 2021-22. Robertson has more than 40 years of

IAIA establishes unique Indigenous-focused program

by The Seminole Tribune -

The school is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Photo via IAIA Facebook) The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) announced March 7 the establishment of a master in fine arts (MFA) program titled “MFA in cultural administration.” Referred to as MFACA, it is the first of its kind to focus

Photos: Active spring break for tribe’s kids

by The Seminole Tribune -

Youngsters participate in morning exercises at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium in Big Cypress during the Recreation Department’s spring break camp. (Courtesy Vera Herrera) Logan Covarrubias aims for the hide during archery lessons in the Big Cypress Recreation Department’s spring break camp held March 21-25. (Courtesy Vera Herrera) From left, Immokalee spring

Ahfachkee culture class has delicious final exam

by Beverly Bidney -

Carlise Bermudez makes pumpkin fry bread in the Ahfachkee cooking chickee Feb. 25. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — The Ahfachkee School’s culture department aims to pass along language (Elaponke), cultural knowledge and skills to keep Seminole traditions alive for generations to come. Students learn Elaponke from Monday through Thursday and

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