‘Gather’ connects food sovereignty to Native survival Arts & Entertainment Health Top News by Damon Scott - January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 Twila Cassadore explains traditional foraging methods to her niece. (Gather/Facebook) Food sovereignty is a subject that might seem a bit boring to some, but its importance comes to life in a powerful way in the sweeping documentary film “Gather.” Since the film’s premiere in June, it quickly gained a following and picked
Covid-19 relief package directs $3.3B to tribes Health by Damon Scott - January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 Another contentious Congress is coming to an end in Washington, D.C., and with it hard fought spending bills and provisions that affect practically every corner of Indian Country. Congress passed the $900 billion Covid-19 stimulus bill Dec. 20. President Trump signed it Dec. 27. It includes $3.3 billion in funds for
Native health care conference scheduled for June 2021 Health by The Seminole Tribune - December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 The 11th annual Native American Healthcare Conference, hosted by Native Nation Events, is scheduled to be held on June 14-15, 2021, at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California. Through a series of panels, roundtable discussions and networking opportunities, health care directors, decision-makers and tribal leaders will hear from the industry
Dr. Irina Beyder named director of Center for Behavioral Health Health Top News by admin - December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 Dr. Irina Beyder From CBH HOLLYWOOD — Dr. Irina Beyder is the new director of the Center for Behavioral Health (CBH). For more than 20 years, Beyder has dedicated her career to making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with mental and behavioral health challenges. She has led behavioral health organizations
Tribal leaders discuss pandemic’s impact on hard-hit Indian Country Health Top News by Beverly Bidney - December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 Clockwise, Kevin DuPuis, chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa; Devon Haynie, U.S. News World & Report assistant managing editor; Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez; and Stacy A. Bohlen, chief executive officer of the National Indian Health Board and member of the Sault Ste. Marie
Immokalee, Tampa Seminoles celebrate Indigenous Pink Day Health by The Seminole Tribune - November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 Members of the Frank family, including Nancy Frank, front and center in the photo, Lauri Billie, Connie Osceola, Aaron Frank, Kevin Fran, Dominic Osceola and Amari Osceola walk together on Indigenous Pink Day on Oct. 15, to celebrate Nancy’s 17 years as a cancer survivor. (Courtesy photo) Breast cancer awareness
Hard Rock Hollywood, Tampa virtually celebrate PINKTOBER Events Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Health by Beverly Bidney - October 13, 2020April 8, 2021 A portion of the proceeds from the #Pinktober Poker Open in Tampa benefits breast cancer research. (Seminole Hard Rock Tampa) October is breast cancer awareness month, so the Seminole Hard Rock venues in Hollywood and Tampa will rock the pink for its annual PINKTOBER celebrations. Both properties will support the American Cancer
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa to host blood drive Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Health by The Seminole Tribune - October 13, 2020April 8, 2021 TAMPA – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will host a blood drive for OneBlood on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. OneBlood’s Big Red buses will be positioned in front of the property’s north parking lot. Donors should make an appointment by visiting www.oneblood.org/donate-now and to use
New Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center up and running in Hollywood Community Health by Damon Scott - October 5, 2020November 2, 2020 The new Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center opened earlier this year on the Seminole Estates portion of the Hollywood Reservation. (Carlos Fuentes photo) HOLLYWOOD — The unconquered spirit of the namesake of the Hollywood Reservation’s new medical building is alive and well despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center
Key diabetes program still searches for stable funding Health by Damon Scott - October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 The clock is ticking once again toward the expiration of funding for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, or SDPI. The latest in a string of short term funding appropriations expires Dec. 11.SDPI serves more than 300 Tribal and urban Indian communities across the country, including the Seminole Tribe of Florida.