The U.S. Department of Interior has earmarked $100,100 for the Seminole Tribe to put toward its energy projects and goals. The Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) grant comes via the department’s Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED). It’s part of a total $1.55 million that is being granted to
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Native American TV drama – ‘Sovereign’ – to air on NBC
‘Winter Counts’ dives into blurred justice on reservations
Denver-based author David Heska Wanbli Weiden’s debut novel “Winter Counts” is a crime fiction that’s part mystery, suspense and thriller. It takes a sobering look at the convoluted justice that often comes when crimes are committed on reservations by Native Americans. How the federal government gets involved, or doesn’t, can have
Great outdoors await: Big Cypress RV Resort welcomes back guests
Deb Haaland still in running for Interior cabinet post
Even with the history of a record-number of Native Americans elected to Congress on Nov. 3, another milestone might happen soon. President-elect Joe Biden has continued to name members of his forthcoming Cabinet. Some positions have yet to be filled, like secretary of the Department of the Interior. Several national media outlets
Seminole art on display at ‘Circle of Unity’ exhibit
FORT LAUDERDALE — History Fort Lauderdale marked the occasion of National Native American History Month in November to highlight the contributions of local Native American artists. The “Circle of Unity” mixed media fine art exhibit launched Nov. 9 and will be on display through Jan. 12, 2021. History Fort Lauderdale is part
Willie Johns remembered for service, love of history
Native American connection to Everglades featured online
The Seminole Tribe has always understood the importance of the Everglades to life past and present. Now that two recent lists have noted that bond, perhaps others will understand it a little better as well. The U.S. Department of the Interior published a list of “10 public lands with powerful Native
Bristol voters give green light to new Hard Rock casino
First Native American U.S. Poet Laureate appointed to third term
U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo speaks at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki-Museum’s lecture series Nov. 22, 2019, in Big Cypress. (Beverly Bidney photo) The first Native American U.S. Poet Laureate will serve a third consecutive term. The Library of Congress announced Nov. 19 the appointment of Joy Harjo (Muscokee (Creek) Nation), who has already served