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
Experts tout importance of data collection in Native education Education by Damon Scott - August 10, 2018 MIAMI — Data collection is a tedious process that is often reserved for academics and researchers. But while it might be seen as a tiresome process, it can have profound implications on Native communities. In the domain of Native education, accurate data collection has an effect on many things, including what
Naples SWEP students learn about Tribal departments Education by Beverly Bidney - August 9, 2018 The Naples community is a small one with few of the departments common on other reservations. To allow Naples youth to participate in the Summer Work Experience Program, community outreach coordinator Sandra Osceola worked with Kerlande Patterson to develop a plan to introduce students to opportunities within the Tribe. Students chose
Students experience environmental conservation at ERMD internship program Education by Beverly Bidney - August 9, 2018 The Environmental Resource Management Department spent the summer teaching a group of 31 interns about the environment and conservation management through 10 weeks of hands-on experience. The Restore Student Internship program is funded by a grant from the Restore Council, created in 2012 after the 2010 explosion the BP Deepwater Horizon
Summer Work Experience Program features most participants ever Education by Beverly Bidney - August 1, 2018 More than 100 teens from every reservation participated in the Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP), where they gained valuable experience from working every day and earning a paycheck every week. The program, sponsored by the Center for Student Success and Services, placed students in a variety of tribal departments including Culture,
