ICWA supporters continue to work, wait

by Damon Scott - November 18, 2021November 18, 2021

ICWA is now facing a possible U.S. Supreme Court review and ruling. (Courtesy image) November marked 43 years since the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) became federal law, and a best practice for child adoption cases across Indian Country. But the law has been challenged in recent years like never before,

Tribes seek return of Moundville items from University of Alabama

by Damon Scott - November 18, 2021November 18, 2021

One of the platform mounds at Moundville Archaeological Park. (Image via Moundville Archaeological Park Facebook) The Seminole Tribe is one of seven tribes that are seeking the return of almost 5,900 human remains and artifacts at the Moundville site in west-central Alabama near Tuscaloosa. The remains and artifacts are in the

Summit puts federal focus on Indian Country

by Damon Scott - November 16, 2021November 16, 2021

President Joe Biden signs the American Rescue Plan into law March 11. (Photo via PolitiFact) A two-day White House Tribal Nations Summit on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 served as the setting for a slew of announcements regarding Native Americans. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) opened the event and

CSSS to host drive-thru ‘pop-up’ Dec. 1

by Damon Scott - November 15, 2021November 16, 2021

The tribe’s Center for Student Success and Services (CSSS) is hoping to connect with students and parents at an event Dec. 1 in Hollywood. The second annual “drive-thru popcorn pop-up” is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the student pick-up/drop-off area at the Hollywood Reservation’s preschool

Hard Rock sets its sights on Chicago casino

by Damon Scott - November 14, 2021November 16, 2021

This rendering is of the proposed One Central development in Chicago that would include a Hard Rock casino. (Courtesy Gina Morales, HRI) Chicago officials are considering five proposals from three firms that want to operate a casino in the Windy City. One of the firms is Hard Rock International – owned

Haaland to open Tribal Nations Summit Nov. 15

by The Seminole Tribune - November 14, 2021November 14, 2021

Deb Haaland (Courtesy image) Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is expected to give the opening remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on Nov. 15. Haaland said she and her staff would participate in both days of the event, which runs through Nov. 16. The summit is expected to bring

Hard Rock Cincinnati opens; $70 million hotel on tap

by Damon Scott - November 11, 2021November 11, 2021

Former Cincinnati Reds baseball player Pete Rose, 80, signed guitars at the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati grand opening Oct. 29. (Photo via Facebook) The Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati officially opened Oct. 29 with a traditional guitar smash, live music and throngs of eager casino customers. Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola, Hollywood Councilman Chris

Input sought on Big Cypress National Preserve plan

by The Seminole Tribune - November 9, 2021November 9, 2021

Big Cypress National Preserve (Image via National Park Service website) Public input is being sought on a water management plan that the National Park Service (NPS) says would increase water flow, reduce wildfires and improve the habitat of the Big Cypress National Preserve. A public comment period on the draft “hydrologic restoration

Seminole art takes center stage

by The Seminole Tribune - November 3, 2021November 18, 2021

FORT LAUDERDALE – The public will get a chance to see the work of more than two dozen Seminole artists starting in November. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, History Fort Lauderdale will host “A Return to Self: The Art ofHealing,” which features works by the tribe’s most prominent artists.

‘Elgin Jumper’s Colorful Journey’ debuts at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

by Beverly Bidney - November 3, 2021November 3, 2021

A documentary about artist Elgin Jumper debuted Oct. 6 at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. Seminole Media Productions filmed and produced the documentary. (SMP) BIG CYPRESS — When Elgin Jumper was 6 or 7 years old, he picked up a pencil, started drawing and kept at it until it became a part of