First Hard Rock Hotel in Canada opens Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by Kevin Johnson - May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 A rendering of the front entrance at the Hard Rock Hotel London Ontario. (Hard Rock) Canada has its first Hard Rock Hotel. Hard Rock Hotel London – in southern Ontario about 120 miles from Detroit – opened April 16 as a part of an entertainment complex known as 100 Kellogg Lane.
Four tribes, including Seminole, Miccosukee, sign accord Community News Top News by Kevin Johnson - May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 From left to right, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Michell Hicks, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians Chairman Talbert Cypress, Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. and Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben sign an accord April 18. (Kevin Johnson) HOLLYWOOD — The leaders
Native American Hall of Fame announces class of 2025 News by From Press Release - May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY — The National Native American Hall of Fame announced April 25 its class of 2025. Six individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Indian Country will be inducted into the hall Nov. 1 at OKANA Resort and Hotel in Oklahoma City. The inductees are: W. Ron Allen (Jamestown
Native Learning Center receives visit from U.S. HUD Secretary Community News Top News Top Story by Calvin Tiger - May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 Kyle Doney, left, and Georgette Smith greet U.S. HUD Secretary Scott Turner on April 10 at the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center in Hollywood. (Calvin Tiger) HOLLYWOOD — U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Tuner toured the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center in Hollywood on
Candidate slate set for elections Community News Top News by Kevin Johnson - May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 HOLLYWOOD — Sixteen candidates will vie for office in the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s upcoming regular election. On election day - May 12, 2025, - registered voters will cast votes in their reservation races to determine who will represent the Big Cypress, Brighton and Hollywood reservations on the Tribal Council
Thousands attend Gathering of Nations, Miss Indian World Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 Former Miss Florida Seminole Thomlynn Billie, third from left, and current Miss Florida Seminole CeCe Thomas, third from right, participate in the Miss Indian World pageant at Gathering of Nations on April 24 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Beverly Bidney) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The 42nd annual Gathering of Nations attracted thousands of
SEMREF adds LA, DC apartment buildings to portfolio Community News by Beverly Bidney - April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 The exterior of Vinz on Fairfax in Los Angeles. (Courtesy photo) The Seminole Real Estate Fund (SEMREF) has been busy helping secure a bright future for the tribe by adding to its portfolio of a dozen properties around the country. Since last June, SEMREF has purchased apartment buildings in Los Angeles
Board reports to shareholders at annual meeting Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by Calvin Tiger - April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 President Holly Tiger speaks at the Board of Directors' annual shareholders meeting March 29 in Hollywood. (Calvin Tiger) HOLLYWOOD — The annual shareholders meeting of the Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc. was held March 29 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. In a ballroom full of tribal members,
Jury awards more than $800M in Seminole minors’ trust case News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 Plaintiff Nancy Jimmie, right, receives a hug after a jury's verdicts were announced March 25 in Fort Lauderdale. The jury ruled in favor of Jimmie and the other plaintiffs in a case involving the Seminole minors' trust. (Tatum Mitchell) FORT LAUDERDALE — After hearing six weeks of testimony, a Broward County
Chalo Nitka showcases Seminole culture Community News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 Brighton Councilman Larry Howard waves to spectators along the parade route at the annual Chalo Nitka Festival parade March 1 in Moore Haven. (Beverly Bidney) MOORE HAVEN — Tribal members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida came out March 1 to celebrate Moore Haven’s 77th annual Chalo Nitka festival. The festival
