Native youth report: ‘Decrease barriers, increase opportunities’ Community News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Chelysa Owens-Cyr’s (Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux/Pasqua First Nations Plains Cree/Saultea) artwork was chosen for the cover of the annual CNAY report. CNAY said the 23-year-old’s piece represents her interpretation of “identity and being centered.” (Courtesy CNAY) The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C., recently released its annual
Q&A: Native filmmaker Emerson talks debut novel ‘Shutter’ Arts & Entertainment News Top News by Damon Scott - January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 ‘Shutter’ was published last summer. (Courtesy Ramona Emerson) Diné writer and filmmaker Ramona Emerson published her first novel – “Shutter” – in the summer of 2022 to quick critical acclaim. The book has been longlisted for a National Book Award in fiction. Originally from Tohatchi, New Mexico, Emerson spent 16 years as
Tribe’s energy conference on tap for February Community Events News Top News by Damon Scott - January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Jeff Benavides, in maroon shirt, a conference presenter, and tribal member Joe Frank, in gray shirt, chat with attendees during a break at the 2019 event. (File photo) HOLLYWOOD – Officials at the Native Learning Center (NLC) in Hollywood have been putting the final touches on its annual energy conference scheduled to
Casino vets take helm at Hard Rock Atlantic City Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by The Seminole Tribune - January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. (File photo) Two men with many years of experience in the gaming industry have been named to lead the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City – George Goldhoff and Mike Sampson. Hard Rock officials made the announcement Jan. 4. The New Jersey property
Toy drive benefits Southwest Florida kids Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Beverly Bidney - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Kyla Billie, Holly Tiger, Sue Jane Cypress, Big Cypress Board Rep. Nadine Bowers and President Mitchell Cypress join Golisano Children’s Hospital staff in the Fort Myers hospital lobby on Dec. 14. The toys were collected during the toy drive. (Beverly Bidney) FORT MYERS — The Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc. and
Seminole Scenes: December 2022 Community News Seminole Scenes Top News by The Seminole Tribune - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 ALL ABOARD: Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola, left, and Capt. Lee Rosbach, from the “Below Deck” TV series, are all smiles at the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade grand marshal reception Dec. 9 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. This year’s grand marshals were Taylor Dayne, Joey Fatone
Seminole artists show work in ‘The Art of Seminole Craft’ exhibit Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 At right, Brian Zepeda talks to Carol Cypress about his bandolier bag on display at “The Art of Seminole Craft” exhibition opening Dec. 16. (Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Seminole arts and crafts were originally made to sell to tourists, but “The Art of Seminole Craft” exhibit at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
Oral history as narrative, cultural reflexivity Community News by Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum - January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 By Alexander Banks, oral history coordinator BIG CYPRESS — A few months ago I attended a symposium hosted by the Oral History Association (OHA). The topic at hand was how to empower the voices of minority and underrepresented communities in historical narratives, particularly in the field of oral history. Much of
Immokalee Trading Post opens for business Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 The Immokalee Trading Post features fuel pump stations and a 7,200 square foot store. (Beverly Bidney) IMMOKALEE — The long-awaited Immokalee Trading Post opened for business Oct. 28. The idea for the Trading Post had been percolating at the Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc. (STOFI) for about 10 years before ground was
Five generations enjoy Bowers family reunion Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 The Bowers family gathers in front of the Seminole Bible Baptist Church in Brighton on Dec. 3 for a group photo commemorating the reunion. All are descendants of the original eight Bowers siblings. (Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Five generations of the Bowers family, from babies to folks in their 80s, gathered