Seminoles speak out at FIU ‘State of Affairs’ event Community Education News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - May 7, 2019 MIAMI — The organizers of Florida International University’s Global Indigenous Group continue to collaborate with Seminole Tribal members as part of its initiatives. The latest example took place April 13, when the school hosted an “Indigenous State of Affairs” panel. It took place in the Graham Center ballrooms on FIU’s Modesto
Maya Cifuentes earns National Honor Society status Community Education by The Seminole Tribune - April 3, 2019 SANTA FE, N.M. — Maya Cifuentes was recently inducted into the National Honor Society. Maya is an eighth-grade student and Seminole Tribal member who attends St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Since middle school, Maya has held a cumulative 3.84 grade point average and has excelled in her
Firefighter gear study earns Edie Robbins first place at science and engineering fair Education News by Derrick Tiger - April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 Edie Robbins, of the Big Cypress Reservation, won first place in the Engineering category at the Heartland Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Feb. 14 in Avon Park. Middle school and high school students from DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee counties competed in the fair. Robbins is a ninth-grade student
CSU incident spurs report to address Native issues on college campuses Education News by Damon Scott - April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 More than a few eyebrows were raised last year when two Native American brothers were removed from a college campus tour in Colorado. The Colorado State University incident drew comparisons to racial profiling incidents happening across the country. But it also was the impetus for a new initiative put together by
More than 100 descend on D.C. to push Native education Education Top News by Damon Scott - February 28, 2019 The ultimate goal is to bolster the health of education for Native students across the country, and stakeholders say big steps are underway. The National Indian Education Association hosted its "NIEA Hill Day" events Feb. 12 through Feb. 14 in Washington, D.C. More than 100 tribal leaders, educators and students attended. The
Starting Line Foundation donates to Ahfachkee PTSO Education Top News by Beverly Bidney - February 28, 2019 BIG CYPRESS — The Ahfachkee School’s Parent Teacher Student Organization received a donation of $700 from the Starting Line Foundation on Feb. 14. Founded by Mario and Lorraine Posada, Starting Line Foundation’s mission is "to encourage, equip and empower individuals which in turn will foster a growing movement of leaders
Tribe’s Boys & Girls Clubs honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a ‘Week of Service’ Education Top News by The Seminole Tribune - February 28, 2019 In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day the Boys & Girls Clubs tribalwide decided to have a "Week of Service" program Jan. 22-25 to teach the youth the importance of serving their community in different ways. All together 170 youth/teen members and staff participated in different service activities tribalwide.
PECS celebrates Heart Month with aerobic activities Education Top News by Beverly Bidney - February 28, 2019 BRIGHTON — February has been linked to heart health since it was designated American Heart Month in 1964, with the goal of raising awareness of cardiovascular disease- the No. 1 killer of all Americans. According to reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health
CSSS meets with Immokalee community Education by Beverly Bidney - February 6, 2019 IMMOKALEE — Immokalee parents and community members had the opportunity to have their questions about education answered Jan. 10 by the Center for Student Success and Services staff. "We want to brainstorm about education with Tribal members," said CSSS Director Randall Budde. "We also have new staff to introduce." This was
Xiora Osceola costume designs earn thespian honors Education Top News by Beverly Bidney - February 6, 2019 Xiora Osceola is an eleventh grade student at Nova Southeastern University School in Davie, but she is also an award-winning costume designer and performer in the school’s thespian arts program. The 17-year-old recently earned two superior and an honorable mention awards in the Florida State Thespians District 13 competition for her