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Tree islands and sustainability at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and THPO

by Guest Contributor -

By Misty Snyder, registrar, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum One of the objectives of the Museum and Tribal Historic Preservation Office’s (THPO) Strategic Plan is to “practice responsible environmental stewardship.” There are many projects underway and multiple divisions within the department working toward this goal. I have had the opportunity to spearhead one of

State lawmakers push forward on Native issues, policy

by Damon Scott -

While attention is often given to the noisy political environment in Washington, D.C., state legislatures are busy introducing bills and hashing out policy issues. Indeed, sometimes state-level actions can have a more direct effect on Florida residents – including Tribal members – than what is being hashed out in Congress. In Florida

Tribe hosts second renewable energy conference in Hollywood

by Damon Scott -

HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe’s idea to present a conference focused on alternative energy began a couple years ago, after the Chairman’s Office organized an “Energy Committee” consisting of Special Projects Administrator Cicero Osceola and Senior Director of Operations Derrick Smith, among others. The goal in forming the committee and then

Indian Key holds intriguing Seminole connection, history

by Damon Scott -

ISLAMORADA -- The Florida Keys are well known as a place to destress, to kick back and relax, maybe go fishing, snorkeling or scuba diving – all while thinking about where you’ll grab a bite to eat and perhaps drink a beer or two as the sun goes down. You

Indiantown historical marker honors Betty Mae Jumper

by Beverly Bidney -

INDIANTOWN — Born and raised in a camp in Indiantown to an Indian mother and an Irish father, Betty Mae Tiger Jumper was lucky to have survived childhood. Equally fortunate is the Seminole Tribe, who benefited from her lifetime of accomplishments. As a “half breed” she could have been put to

Native American Languages Act moves toward reauthorization

by Damon Scott -

A federal law designed to help preserve Native languages is now moving toward reauthorization after being stalled in the U.S. Congress. The Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act seeks to revitalize Native American languages through immersion and restoration programs. Martinez was a linguist and storyteller for the Tewa people of

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