Hollywood preschoolers welcome guest reader Community Education by The Seminole Tribune - November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 (Courtesy Dana Rolle) Each year, the Broward County School District selects a book for early childhood centers and elementary schools to read to young kids to promote literacy. This year’s book was “Nigel and the Moon” by Antwan Eady. Hollywood Board Rep. Christine McCall, also the parent of a preschooler, was invited
Former FSU star’s journey to surgeon includes PECS connection Education Health News Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 A feature about Myron Rolle going from a college and pro football player to a neurosurgeon appeared in the New York Times in October. (New York Times) It wouldn’t be a stretch to say Dr. Myron Rolle’s path to becoming a neurosurgeon went through the Brighton Reservation. The former Florida State University
IEI head named to MIT Indigenous fellowship Education News by The Seminole Tribune - October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 Chéri Smith, the founder and CEO of the Native-led nonprofit Indigenized Energy Initiative (IEI), has been named to the 2022 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) “Solve Indigenous Communities Fellowship.” Smith is a descendant of the Mi'Kmaq Tribe, a First Nations people. IEI works with tribal communities on energy sovereignty projects. Solve
Ahfachkee ‘Spirit Week’ includes traditional Seminole stories Community Education Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 Van Samuels, an educator from the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, talks to Ahfachkee students during the school’s “Spirit Week.” (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — The Ahfachkee School celebrated “Spirit Week” from Sept. 19-22 with a host of activities, including Native fashion day, “Our Past is Our Future” memory sharing, storytelling and a
Photos: Hollywood Preschool celebrates Indian Day Community Education Top News by The Seminole Tribune - October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 Hollywood Preschool students sit and wait for the Indian Day festivities to begin inside the Classic Gym. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD — Youngsters from the Hollywood Preschool celebrated Indian Day on Sept. 20 in the Classic Gym on the Hollywood Reservation. The Hollywood Education Department and Hollywood Community Culture Center staff organized
Tribe prepares students for new school year Community Education News Top News by Beverly Bidney - September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 Hollywood Council community affairs specialist Francine Osceola, left, gives backpacks to Ciara Billie, right, and her kids. (Photo Damon Scott) Seminole students had some help preparing for the new school year at the Education Department’s “Back to School Bashes” on reservations in August. Tribal departments set up tables that overflowed with backpacks,
Native heritage becomes part of statewide art, essay contests Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 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 students played a part
American Indian College Fund lauds debt relief plan Education News by The Seminole Tribune - August 28, 2022August 28, 2022 President Joe Biden announced a student loan debt forgiveness package Aug. 24 at the White House. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joined him at the announcement. (Image: White House Facebook) President Joe Biden announced Aug. 24 that college undergraduate and graduate students would soon receive forgiveness of up to $10,000 in federal
PECS accolades keep piling up Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 At a faculty meeting in the PECS gymnasium Aug. 2, a banner showcasing the schools “A” grade in the statewide assessment was unveiled. (Courtesy PECS) The Seminole Tribe’s Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School (PECS) on the Brighton Reservation recently celebrated an accomplishment Aug. 2, adding to an impressive list of kudos. Principal Tracy
Seminole youth attend summer program at FSU Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 The Florida Indian Youth Program took place in July. From left to right are Ezekiel Hill, Nikko Burgess, Lavin Billie, Iziah Billie, Carlise Bermudez, Kajir “Kai” Harriott, Tahnia Billie, Billie Cypress, Luxie Billie and Brianne Oglin. (Courtesy photo) A group of nine tribal youth attended the Florida Indian Youth Program (FIYP)
