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Victory in Indian Country: Court rules for ICWA

by Damon Scott -

Case could be headed to Supreme Court Advocates of the Indian Child Welfare Act have been on edge for almost a year. But an August 9 court decision has allowed them rest a little easier – at least for now. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed the constitutionality of

Learning experiences highlight culture workshop for Seminoles

by Damon Scott -

ORLANDO — The Chairman’s office hosted a cultural workshop event in Orlando Aug. 9 through 11 for Seminoles who live off reservations. The nonresident gathering took place at the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel and resort. Tribal families from the Tampa area and beyond met to take part in a daylong

Tribal Historic Preservation Office awarded grant to examine effects of Hurricane Irma on cultural resources

by From Press Release -

By Maureen MahoneyTribal Archaeologist, Tribal Historic Preservation Office, Seminole Tribe of Florida The Seminole Tribe of Florida Tribal Historic Preservation Office (STOF-THPO) was recently awarded a $400,000 grant from the Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund from the National Park Service. The grant funds will be used to determine the impact that Hurricane Irma had on

NABI provides learning experience for Tribe teams

by Kevin Johnson -

For most of the players on the Tribesmen boys team from the Brighton Reservation, a trip to the Phoenix area in July marked their first experience at the 17th annual Native American Basketball Invitational. The week at the tournament, which features 64 Native boys and girls teams each, is one they

Dozen Seminole teams hit the fields in North Carolina

by Kevin Johnson -

WHITTIER, N.C. — Two of the 12 Seminole teams battled to get to championship rounds at NAYO, where they each finished runner-up. The 12U Seminole baseball team earned second place while exceeding the expectations of head coach Charlie Micco. “Last year they took third,” said Micco, whose assistant coach was Jason Baker. The

Seminole Impact win NAYO championship

by Kevin Johnson -

WHITTIER, N.C. — The final play of NAYO for the Seminole Impact epitomized the team’s determination on its path to winning the tournament’s 10U softball championship. The Impact’s Lason Baker smacked a hard-hit ball deep into the outfield and raced around the bases. She showed no hesitation rounding third base as she

Hollywood’s Sylas Billie thrives on the mound

by Kevin Johnson -

HOLLYWOOD — One big reason Aroldis Chapman is Sylas Billie’s favorite Major League pitcher is because how hard the New York Yankees left-hander throws. He shares the record for fastest pitch speed ever recorded in MLB. In fact, Chapman has earned the nickname “The Cuban Missile.” “He throws hard,” Sylas said. Sylas,

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