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
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Seminoles deal with challenges of being college students during pandemic
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
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
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
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
Arizona State’s law school starts Indian gaming and self-governance programs
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
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