New Native American studies program begins at University of Miami Education Top News by Beverly Bidney - February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 This drawing by Seminole descendant Chelsey Ford is being used as the cover of the course syllabus. (Courtesy image) The University of Miami introduced its new Native American and Global Indigenous Studies (NAGIS) program with the spring semester Jan. 25. The first course, “Introduction to Native and Indigenous Peoples and Perspectives,”
Virtual auction benefits South Florida Fair scholarships Education by The Seminole Tribune - January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 The South Florida Fair's virtual auction runs Jan. 15-24, 2021. WEST PALM BEACH - The South Florida Fair is holding its annual silent auction online due to Covid-19. The auction runs Jan. 15-24. It helps the fair’s scholarship fund, which annually awards $56,000 to South Florida students who have exhibited
PECS 5th graders learn about explorers, rights to treasures Education by Beverly Bidney - December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 Michelle Pritchard’s fifth-grade class from Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School finished up 2020 with an ethical problem to solve. It was the end of the Exploring Unit, during which the class studied Spanish explorers and their search for “gold, God and glory” in the 1400s and Portuguese explorers Ferdinand Magellan and Vasco
FSU President John Thrasher gives final state of the university address Education by Beverly Bidney - December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 Florida State University President John Thrasher delivers his state of the university address Dec. 2, 2020. (screenshot) Florida State University’s annual State of the University address is a time-honored tradition, one that President John Thrasher has adhered to for six years. On Dec. 2, he delivered his final address to a
Teens, young adults financial program offered through Native Learning Center Community Education News by The Seminole Tribune - December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — A five-day interactive training program offered through the Native Learning Center will highlight financial education training techniques, activities and resources tailored for youth. “Building Native Communities: Financial Empowerment for Teens & Young Adults” will be held online Jan. 25-29, 2021. Participants will learn about financial education with an emphasis on
PECS students, staff honor veterans Education by Beverly Bidney - December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 BRIGHTON — Although Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students, teachers and administrators are learning and teaching remotely, the school celebrated Veterans Day together with a video presentation Nov. 11. Narrated by Principal Tracy Downing and produced by media specialist Amber Summeralls, the video included photos of veterans in the families of students
Seminoles deal with challenges of being college students during pandemic Education Top Story by Beverly Bidney - December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 Clarks Summit University student Kaleb Thomas (Facebook) Homecoming, sports, clubs, student activities and even dorm life look different across college campuses this year; the pandemic made sure of that. Depending on the college or university, classes are held online, in person or a hybrid of the two. Seminole students across the country
PECS’ Pumpkins on Parade Community Education News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 Students at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School on the Brighton Reservation celebrated Halloween with the Pumpkins on Parade event. Students were asked to choose a favorite character from a book and decorate a pumpkin as that character. The students showed great enthusiasm for the project. (All images were submitted to the Seminole
Jim Allen inducted into business hall of fame at Nova Southeastern University Education Top News by Beverly Bidney - November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 Seminole Gaming CEO and Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen, shown here meeting with reporters in October 2017, was inducted into Nova Southeastern University's Entrepreneur and Business Hall of Fame on Oct. 26, 2020. (Tribune file photo) Jim Allen received another accolade for his 40-year gaming industry career Oct. 26. In a
FIU Global Indigenous Forum focuses on preserving Native identities; features Seminole, Miccosukee speakers Education by Beverly Bidney - November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 Betty Osceola was a guest speakers at Florida International University’s Global Indigenous Forum on Oct. 12, 2020. (Courtesy photo) Like so many other events in 2020, Indigenous People’s Week was celebrated online instead of in person. Florida International University’s Global Indigenous Forum held two virtual events that touched on what