Bureau of Indian Education sets forth new strategic direction Education News by Damon Scott - November 1, 2018 The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) recently published a new strategic direction for the organization – to be implemented through 2023. The BIE is a division of the U.S. Department of the Interior under the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs. The BIE provides funds and manages many functions and policies of
Ahfachkee School names students of the month Education by The Seminole Tribune - November 1, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — The Ahfachkee School awarded its first students of the month for each grade level in September. Students of the month are chosen based on the school’s newly implemented character education program, which focuses on a different character trait every month. The eight character traits are cooperation, responsibility, citizenship, kindness,
PECS Friday clubs add creative fun to school Education by Beverly Bidney - November 1, 2018 BRIGHTON — On Friday afternoons, the classrooms where Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students toil over their academics during the week are transformed into a camp-like atmosphere for Friday clubs. The Friday clubs program offer a host of activities designed to allow the kids let loose and see another side of their
Indigenous women take activist lead in face of global challenges Community Education News by Damon Scott - November 1, 2018 MIAMI — Indigenous women across the globe face higher rates of murders, sexual assault and other crimes. Many have gone missing in their communities at a scale that isn’t seen among other groups. The realities have served as motivation for a cadre of Indigenous women activists – many working internationally on
Students’ high-tech story maps showcased at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Arts & Entertainment Community Education by Beverly Bidney - October 8, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — After months of work, a few Ahfachkee high school students can finally see their high-tech artwork displayed on the walls and iPads at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. The “Are We There Yet?” exhibit, which opened Aug. 28 with a reception that included all Ahfachkee high school students, features story maps
Character education program included in Ahfachkee curriculum Education Uncategorized by Beverly Bidney - October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — "Character Counts" could be the new mantra at the Ahfachkee School, which has implemented a character education program across the curriculum in all grade levels. Each month, teachers incorporate one of eight character traits into the daily lessons and activities in every pre-K-12 class. At the end of
From patient to doctor, UM pre-med major Trystan Yzaguirre seeks to help others Education by Beverly Bidney - October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 Trystan Yzaguirre completed the first step of his journey to become a medical doctor in May, when he graduated with an associate in arts degree from Florida SouthWestern State College in LaBelle. Since graduation, Yzaguirre has moved on and is attending the University of Miami where he is a chemistry/biology major
PECS students hear from leaders before Student Council election Education by Beverly Bidney - October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 BRIGHTON — The entire Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School student body listened intently Sept. 6 as Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., Brighton Councilman Andrew J. Bowers Jr., Brighton Board Rep. Larry Howard and Big Cypress Councilman Mondo Tiger shared their experiences as elected officials. The event was held a couple weeks prior
Hollywood seniors share cultural exchange in Maui, Hawaii Education by The Seminole Tribune - September 7, 2018September 7, 2018 Submitted by Naomi Wilson MAUI, HAWAII — During their recent out of state trip, the Hollywood seniors were able to do a cultural exchange with the local Natives in Ka’anapali, Maui, Hawaii. This event was organized by the Hollywood Elders Services Activities Coordinator Elizabeth Bridon and the host hotel, the Westin Maui.
Harmon brothers continue family’s military legacy Education Top Story by Damon Scott - August 10, 2018August 10, 2018 While most of their still young lives have been spent away from South Florida, the Harmon brothers say visiting Seminole lands still feels like “coming home.” Eli and Levi Harmon, 22-year-old twins, came “home” in July to take care of some business at Tribal Headquarters in Hollywood and to visit family