As Tribal citizens, we have numerous opportunities to prosper and achieve our dreams. It’s a blessing to look forward to work every day without it feeling like a chore or an obligation. Had it not been for the foresight and sacrifices of our ancestors and Tribe leaders, our history would

BIG CYPRESS — For two semesters Tribal citizen Tucomah Robbins studied hard and earned good grades at Florida State University, but the 21-year-old with childhood ties to Big Cypress Reservation knew something was missing. "I just needed at that time to know more about my culture. I felt like I didn’t

BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School fifth-graders are learning how painting, sculpture and music provoke thought and are creating their own versions of fine art in the process. Held every three weeks, the PECS fine art program compares visual art with music of the same era. During a Feb. 24 class,

BIG CYPRESS — Career Day 2016 at Ahfachkee School encouraged students to "Think and Dream Big" to ensure they achieved fruitful futures. "Nothing is out of reach, but it’s up to you guys [to put in the work]," Big Cypress Councilman Cicero Osceola said to students during the March 16 event.

HOLLYWOOD — Decked out in his signature striped hat, the Cat in the Hat served up rhymes and good times during the Hollywood Preschool’s annual Dr. Seuss breakfast March 2, the 112th birthday of the late author Theodor Seuss Geisel. "Kids like it and are excited about it," said Jennine Perez,

FORT LAUDERDALE — Students from the Hollywood Boys & Girls Club kicked off spring break with a unique technological experience at ARC Broward IT Asset Recovery in Fort Lauderdale. Students toured the facility March 18 and learned about electronic recycling. The IT Asset Recovery is a nonprofit organization that started 15

BRIGHTON — Middle school boys at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School experienced the ancient sport of archery in early February through a virtual tournament held at the Brighton gymnasium. They joined thousands of students from schools throughout the world who compete in archery tournaments conducted by National Archery in the Schools Program

BRIGHTON — Books came to life with contests, costumes and imaginations Jan. 25-29 when Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School embraced Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida, sponsored by the Florida Department of Education. With the theme "Literacy Changes Our World," the 8th annual event promoted literacy throughout the state while encouraging students to continue

BIG CYPRESS — Big plans are in the works to put teens on a fast path to college degrees at Florida International University. "This will allow our kids to take college courses without going into towns 30 or more minutes away. They can go to college on the reservation," said O’Hara

DAVIE — A triptych of images titled "Cozy" won Akira Billie a Gold Key in photography, the highest award in the 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. A celebration of all the winning teen artists in Broward County was held Feb. 12 at the Young At Art Museum in Davie. The