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Tribal students participate in leadership program

by Damon Scott -

One of the more unique experiences available to Tribal youth takes place each summer in Florida’s capital, and this year was no exception. The 2019 Florida Indian Youth Program and Leadership Academy took place July 13 through July 27 at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Several Tribal students took part in the

NIEA convention to be held in Minnesota

by From Press Release -

The 2019 National Indian Education Association’s convention will be held from Oct. 8-12 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The convention’s theme, “Celebrating 50 Years of Building Education Nations: Strengthening and Advancing Native Control of Native Education,” recognizes the role educators and communities play in shaping the future

Immokalee’s backpack giveaway a big hit

by Beverly Bidney -

IMMOKALEE — Immokalee students started the school year with new backpacks and school supplies thanks to Tribal Council, the Board and other Tribal departments. Students and parents came to the field office Aug. 12 to choose from 200 colorful backpacks and an abundance of notebooks, pencils, notebook paper, markers and

This ‘direct correlation’ to dying Native languages often unexamined

by Damon Scott -

BRIGHTON — There’s a long list of reasons that Native languages have deteriorated and entered an endangered status. The reasons that Native languages have deteriorated and entered an endangered status. The reasons go back hundreds of years, and there are more modern day ones. They include distractions that younger generations face every

Grants awarded to 24 tribes in 11 states

by From Press Release -

WASHINGTON — Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Tara Mac Lean Sweeney announced July 30 that the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) has awarded $5,382,606 in energy and mineral development grants to 24 federally recognized tribes in 11 states across the U.S. The grants will fund tribal efforts to

An evening for Hollywood grads

by The Seminole Tribune -

HOLLYWOOD — A dinner was held June 18 to honor the Seminole Tribe’s 2019 high school graduates from the Hollywood Reservation and elsewhere in Broward County. Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola hosted the event at Seminole Estates. After the meal, the graduates heard inspirational stories from two recent Hollywood graduates who have gone

NIEA names new executive director

by From Press Release -

WASHINGTON — The National Indian Education Association’s Board of Directors announced July 1 the appointment of Diana Cournoyer (Oglala Sioux Tribe) as the organization’s new executive director. After a nationwide search, the Board overwhelmingly supported Cournoyer, who has been serving as the interim executive director for the past six months. Cournoyer first

Summer program winds down, but Tribe’s libraries are year round

by Damon Scott -

There’s more activity in the DSO building than most people probably realize. Those who are familiar with the Hollywood Reservation naturally think about the bustling preschool on the first floor. Maybe others have been to the third floor offices of the Center for Student Success and Services, known as CSSS, where

SWEP gives students experience in working world

by Beverly Bidney -

For most students, summer brings a break from studies with time to relax and have fun. But instead of all that down time, 87 students participated in the Student Work Experience Program (SWEP) and got an inside look at the adult working world. The program is sponsored by the Center for

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