Seminole Shootout captivates crowds in Immokalee

by Beverly Bidney - April 3, 2019September 20, 2024

IMMOKALEE — Hundreds of history buffs, schoolchildren and tourists watched history come to life at the second annual Seminole Shootout Battle Reenactment from March 1-3 at the John Jimmie Memorial rodeo grounds in Immokalee. Tribal and non-tribal reenactors played out a scene from the three Seminole Wars, which ran from 1816-19,

African-American Research Library & Cultural Center celebrates Seminole Tribe

by Jenna Kopec - April 3, 2019

FORT LAUDERDALE — The African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale celebrated the Seminole Tribe as part of their Destination Fridays programming on March 8 featuring exhibits, music, food and presentations. Although the themes of these events held on the first Friday of select months are usually travel-based and

Activists, Natives issue new call for orca Lolita’s release; Next Seaquarium totem journey to begin

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by Damon Scott - April 3, 2019September 20, 2024

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is using the occasion of a change in leadership at Miami Seaquarium’s parent company to push once again for the release of the orca Lolita. Lolita is one of the few remaining orcas in captivity. She has performed in shows at the Seaquarium

Seniors’ excellent adventure at Billie Swamp Safari

by Beverly Bidney - April 3, 2019

BIG CYPRESS — Seminole seniors played tourist for a day when they gathered Feb. 27 at Billie Swamp Safari in Big Cypress for an adventurous senior culture day. Airboat rides, swamp buggy tours, alligator wrestling and a traditional Seminole meal including freshly-caught garfish were on the agenda for the day, as

Sweet pickins for Immokalee sweetgrass

by Beverly Bidney - April 3, 2019

IMMOKALEE — Seminole sweetgrass baskets are an iconic part of the Tribe’s culture, but can be challenging to make. First and foremost the all-important sweetgrass is difficult to find and can’t be bought in a garden store. The grass used to be abundant in the state, but with land development sweetgrass

New class of ‘Champions’ embarks on slew of Native youth initiatives

by Damon Scott - April 3, 2019

Each year in Washington, D.C., the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute honors a group of young and inspirational Native leaders. The five “Champions for Change” choose their own personal platforms and issues to advocate for on behalf of Native youth across the country and abroad. Organizers choose

Firefighter gear study earns Edie Robbins first place at science and engineering fair

by Derrick Tiger - April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

Edie Robbins, of the Big Cypress Reservation, won first place in the Engineering category at the Heartland Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Feb. 14 in Avon Park. Middle school and high school students from DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee counties competed in the fair. Robbins is a ninth-grade student

CSU incident spurs report to address Native issues on college campuses

by Damon Scott - April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

More than a few eyebrows were raised last year when two Native American brothers were removed from a college campus tour in Colorado. The Colorado State University incident drew comparisons to racial profiling incidents happening across the country. But it also was the impetus for a new initiative put together by

Professor’s passion for history flows in Seminole lectures

by Damon Scott - April 2, 2019April 3, 2019

JENSEN BEACH — Florida is a state steeped in unique history. It’s much more than Disney World and spring break. Ronald Grenville Frazer knows a thing or two about it and does his best to share the history not only with his students, but with anyone who is interested. It’s been

Report cites ‘continued failure’ of Congress to fund Native obligations

by Damon Scott - March 1, 2019

In 2003 it was described as “A Quiet Crisis.” Now more than 15 years later, officials say not much has changed. The noted crisis is the failure of the U.S. Congress to live up to its special trust relationship with Native Americans. That basic obligation was set in motion many decades

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