Nutritionist stresses healthy cooking for Tribal members Education by Beverly Bidney - October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 BIG CYPRESS — Adults are learning how to improve their health by making and eating tasty food. At a cooking class Oct. 11, nutritionist Marianna Nikiforov taught a group of Tribal members how to make a healthy stir fry with chicken and vegetables, but the recipe wasn’t the only thing being
NIEA educators convene in Orlando Education by Beverly Bidney - October 31, 2017November 30, 2017 ORLANDO — About 1,300 educators from 23 states, representing more than 100 tribes in Indian Country, gathered in Orlando Oct. 4-7 for the 48th Annual National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Convention. The event’s schedule was filled with opportunities for educators to grapple with issues facing Native American students and learn from
SWAMP program launches in Big Cypress Education by Beverly Bidney - October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 BIG CYPRESS — About 60 Boys & Girls Club kids enthusiastically welcomed SWAMP to Big Cypress Oct. 19 at a party filled with fun activities, life lessons and plenty of food. SWAMP (Seminoles Without Addictions Make Progress) is led by the Center for Behavioral Health department’s Fred Mullins and will meet
Expo provides students educational opportunities Education by Li Cohen - October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 DAVIE — The Center for Student Success and Services’ Oct. 21 Education Expo brought together people of all ages for a day of learning and opportunity. Approximately 60 vendors, including K–12 schools, colleges and universities, education companies and Tribal departments, hosted informational booths during the event in Davie. Each organization provided
FGCU prepares students for ACT Education by Li Cohen - October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 Florida Gulf Coast University wants to do more than just be a college option for Tribal students; it wants to prepare them for success at any college, starting in high school. Five Tribal junior and senior high school students attended a two-session ACT preparation course hosted by FGCU in October. FGCU
Education Expo pushes for Tribal success Education by Li Cohen - October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 The possibilities to pursue education and advance in a career are not limited to children and young adults. In an effort to broaden opportunities for all Tribal members, the Center for Student Success and Services will host its Education Expo on Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
CSSS: Be prepared when attending college fairs Education by Li Cohen - October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 The beginning of autumn is more than just a time for pumpkins, apple pie and scary movies. For high school students, it is also the time to narrow down the search for colleges. As part of this search, many organizations host college fairs throughout the fall and winter semesters. At these
Broward helps special needs teens transition to adulthood Education by Li Cohen - October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 For students who have learning disabilities, transitioning into adulthood can be difficult for them and their families. To help prepare Broward County youth and their families prepare for this transition, the T2I Special Needs Advisory Coalition, a subcommittee of Children’s Services Council of Broward County’s Children’s Strategic Plan, hosted the
PECS students of the month Education by The Seminole Tribune - October 2, 2017September 28, 2017 BRIGHTON — The following students earned Student of the Month honors for August 2017 at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School: PECS Elementary: Miranda Tommie, Dylanie Peak, Nakoa Smiley, Onnie Osceola, Russell Osceola, Rosie Jones, Kulipa Julian, Jalene Smith, Jenna Huff, Logan French, Lucianna Banda, Zooey Bowers, Landon French, Tehya Nunez, Joleyne
Summer fun with a splash Education by Beverly Bidney - August 31, 2017 Kids in Big Cypress and Immokalee spent a hot summer’s day June 28 cooling off with some wet and wild activities thanks to the health department, recreation, Boys & Girls Clubs and the Seminole fire department. The dash part of the program was intended to get the kids moving, which they
