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Tribe’s vaccination numbers increase

by Damon Scott -

HOLLYWOOD — The rate of positive Covid-19 cases and deaths from the virus have both decreased in Florida and across much of the country in recent weeks. However, health officials warn that while there are reasons for optimism, the pandemic isn’t over and the threat is still real. The positive developments

Stimulus bill directs $31 billion to Tribal Nations

by Damon Scott -

President Joe Biden signs the American Rescue Plan into law March 11. (Photo via PolitiFact) The American Rescue Plan that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden set a benchmark for Native Americans that has never been set before. The $1.9 trillion stimulus bill directs $31 billion

Worth the climb at Hard Rock Stadium as event raises $130,000 for American Lung Association

by The Seminole Tribune -

More than 400 participants, including several firefighters, tackled the stairs at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on March 6, 2021, for the Fight for Air Climb that benefits the American Lung Association. (Photo Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403/Facebook) MIAMI GARDENS - The Fight for Air Climb in Miami usually takes

Seminole Tribe returns as sponsor of NICWA conference

by Damon Scott -

The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is gearing up to host its second-ever virtual conference and the Seminole Tribe is once again the lead sponsor. It’s the 39th conference overall, which brings together Natives involved in child advocacy issues. The 2021 theme is “Connectedness, Resilience, and Persistence.” It takes place

Updated: Tribe’s vaccine eligibility continues to expand

by Damon Scott -

HOLLYWOOD — Shots of the Covid-19 vaccine continued to be distributed across the Seminole Tribe in February and tribal employees began to take advantage of expanded eligibility requirements. Hundreds of tribal members and employees have received the vaccine since the program began in late December, starting with public safety and health

Covid-19 relief package directs $3.3B to tribes

by Damon Scott -

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

by The Seminole Tribune -

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

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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

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