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Haskell president removed amid free speech controversy

by Beverly Bidney -

Jared Nally is editor of the Indian Leader, Haskell Indian Nations University student newspaper. ( Photo Gary Rohman/FIRE) Jared Nally became a student journalist to be more involved in campus life instead of taking a job at a fast food restaurant. “I thought if I worked at the paper I’d be at

Harvard vice provost to be next FSU president

by Damon Scott -

Richard McCullough (Courtesy FSU) The school with longtime ties to the Seminole Tribe has chosen a new president. Richard McCullough was unanimously picked to replace retiring Florida State University president John Thrasher by the FSU Board of Trustees. The school announced the decision May 24. Thrasher has been president of the Tallahassee

Tribal members graduate from Florida State University

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The Seminole Tribe’s Kirsten Doney is congratulated by Florida State University President John Thrasher during FSU’s graduation ceremony April 23, 2021. (FSU Photography Services) FROM FSU NEWS TALLAHASSEE — Florida State University President John Thrasher urged new graduates to use the knowledge they have gained at FSU to make the world a

PECS students receive inside look at Stanley Cup champions

by Beverly Bidney -

The Tampa Bay Lightning, shown here celebrating after winning the Stanley Cup in 2020, were the focus of a virtual presentation for Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students. PECS teacher Tom Finney’s son works for the team. (Lightning/Facebook) During the pandemic, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School teacher Amy Carr has found innovative ways

BIE begins distribution of funds from American Rescue Plan Act

by The Seminole Tribune -

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Indian Education began disbursing funds this week from the $850 million it was provided from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. The funds are earmarked for BIE-funded K-12 schools and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCUs). The only BIE-funded and tribally-controlled schools in Florida are the Ahfachkee

Online offerings highlight UNITY’s 45th birthday

by The Seminole Tribune -

MESA, Ariz. – The United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) turned 45 years old today. The organization provides leadership opportunities and skills for Native youth. It prepares and encourages them to be active members of their communities. UNITY was established on April 16, 1976, by founder J.R. Cook (Cherokee). Evynn Richardson,18, from

PECS announces in-person testing schedule

by Beverly Bidney -

Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School principal Tracy Downing notified parents, guardians, families and members of the Brighton community that third through eighth grade students will attend school in person for standardized state testing starting April 6. In an email sent March 30, Downing wrote, “A person’s character is defined, in part, by

PECS students learn about civil rights, the Holocaust

by Beverly Bidney -

World War II is generations away from today’s fifth graders, but teacher Michelle Pritchard brought the era to life for her 10- and 11 year-old students at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School during its annual civil rights project. The project included a unit on the Holocaust, specifically how citizens of Denmark saved

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