FIU Indigenous forum, march highlight darker side of Columbus Day Education by Stephanie Rodriguez - November 16, 2016 MIAMI — Columbus Day has been celebrated by Americans throughout history while a much larger truth remains hidden beneath the surface. The documentary “Columbus and the Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code” was shown Oct. 10 in an auditorium at Florida International University’s student union as part of the Global
SPD drug-sniffing canine has a nose that knows Education by Beverly Bidney - November 15, 2016 BRIGHTON — Cali’s wagging tail showed she was a happy dog as she perused the classrooms at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School. The 10-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever and her trainer, Seminole Police Department Officer Jack Morgan, came to school to sniff out any contraband drugs Oct. 18. None were found, but
Culture comes to Hollywood preschoolers Education by Stephanie Rodriguez - October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 HOLLYWOOD — A moment’s insight is sometimes worth a life’s experience, especially when the experience mirrors your Native roots. The Seminole Hollywood Reservation’s Preschool was one step ahead of the game by introducing and teaching Seminole customs to children ages three-months-old to 5-years-old for the school’s annual culture day. “We want the
Never fear, homework help is here Education by Beverly Bidney - October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 Every student, even those with straight A’s, could use a little help with homework from time to time. To fill that need, assistance is available every day after school on most reservations. “Homework help is a very basic summary of what the student has to complete that day,” said tribal-wide tutor
Ahfachkee starts year with new principal Dorothy Cain Education by Beverly Bidney - October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — Having recently completed 35 years as a teacher and an administrator with Broward County Public Schools, Ahfachkee School’s new principal Dorothy Cain is well prepared for her new job. Cain is filled with ideas to improve attendance, align curriculums with state standards, increase academic quality and bring back
MBA grad Anthony Frank makes the most of education, career chances Education by Kevin Johnson - September 7, 2016September 7, 2016 HOLLYWOOD — Thirty years ago Anthony Frank was about as far from a master’s degree as a person could get. Frank, who is now 57 and works for the Tribe through the Advanced Career Development program, admits he hit rock bottom when he was in his mid-20s. “Sometimes you have to
Schimmel sisters share their success story Education by Stephanie Rodriguez - September 7, 2016September 7, 2016 DAVIE — Before the new school year started, the Schimmel sisters provided inspiration to Seminole students during the Seminole Education Department’s Education Expo on Aug. 5 at Signature Grand in Davie. Known throughout Indian Country for their success on the basketball court, Shoni and Jude Schimmel shared how they rose
Big Cypress hosts bash before it’s back to the books Education by Stephanie Rodriguez - September 7, 2016September 7, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — The Big Cypress Reservation’s annual Back-to-School Bash not only provided a fun time for students before they returned to school, but it also served as an introduction to Ahfachkee School’s new principal. The bash featured a variety of activities, food, music, and giveaways to accompany the announcement July
Seminole Summer Boost Program introduces students to college life Education by Beverly Bidney - August 9, 2016August 9, 2016 MIAMI — High school may not be in session during the summer, but for 14 Seminole students it was the perfect time to explore college life. They moved into the dormitories at Florida International University in Miami on June 19 and took college-level classes as part of the Seminole Summer
SWEP kids rethatch Brighton chickee Education by Beverly Bidney - August 9, 2016 BRIGHTON — The Brighton Boys & Girls Club chickee wasn’t in terrible shape, but Brighton Community Culture was willing to replace the old thatch to use it as a teaching opportunity for youth. From July 5-8, nine students in the Summer Work Experience Program toiled in the heat and learned