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NIHB opens health conference with discussions on sovereignty, responses to Broken Promises report

by From Press Release -

TEMECULA, Calif. — Nearly 600 Tribal health providers, experts and advocates gathered Sept. 17 for the opening session of the National Indian Health Board's (NIHB) annual National Tribal Health Conference to hear how Tribal leaders are strengthening sovereignty while partnering with federal agencies to ensure trust obligations are upheld. A

Diabetes program for Natives remains in limbo

by Damon Scott -

A federal program designed to assist Native Americans who have diabetes or are at risk of it has been nearing expiration. The Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) was set to expire Sept. 30 unless renewed by Congress. It was unknown by press time if Congress would approve the funding and

Tribe to host first trauma-focused symposium

by Damon Scott -

HOLLYWOOD — The idea had been brewing for some time in Cheyenne Kippenberger’s mind – a Tribal conference that addressed issues of trauma. She’d spoken about such subjects during her reign as Miss Florida Seminole. She wasn’t sure exactly how to go about bringing all the pieces together, but the

Tribe works to preserve, teach history of Egmont Key

by Damon Scott -

Egmont Key might be a secluded island, but it’s one with a significant historical connection to the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Located at the mouth of Tampa Bay, the island is just off the coasts of St. Petersburg and Bradenton. It became a wildlife refuge and was put on the National Register

Get to know your new Seminole princesses

by The Seminole Tribune -

Miss Florida Seminole Durante Blais-Billie By: Damon Scott Miss Florida Seminole Durante Blais-Billie (Courtesy Photo) If you were wondering what to expect from the new Miss Florida Seminole over the next year – read on for a few clues. Durante Blais-Billie, of the Hollywood Reservation, was crowned Miss Florida Seminole on July 27. The

4-H season begins with plenty of newness

by Beverly Bidney -

The 4-H year began the month with some new programs, new procedures and a whole lot of kids and animals. Nearly 50 kids in the heifer and steer projects brought their animals to Brighton and Big Cypress in September to tag their steers and attend the first meeting of the

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