THPO’s deBeaubien named to NAGPRA committee Community News Top News by Damon Scott - December 18, 2022December 18, 2022 The Seminole Tribe’s efforts to repatriate its ancestors got a boost Nov. 22 when Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) collections manager Domonique deBeaubien was named to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act’s (NAGPRA) federal advisory review committee for a four-year term. The committee is charged with monitoring and reviewing
Interior hosts second Tribal Nations Summit News Top News by Damon Scott - December 14, 2022December 18, 2022 President Biden delivers his remarks at the 2022 summit. (Native News Online) The Biden administration held its second White House Tribal Nations Summit at the Department of Interior (DOI) in Washington, D.C., Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 – the first to be held in-person. Last year’s event was held virtually due
Interior updates land into trust, gaming compact processes News by The Seminole Tribune - December 13, 2022December 18, 2022 The DOI has updated land into trust and gaming compact processes for tribes. (Hard Rock Bristol) The Department of Interior (DOI) announced Dec. 5 a draft publication that it said provides more transparent and efficient processes for tribes to place lands into trust or to enter into gaming compacts. “Taking land into
HHS issues notices on RSV, dengue fever Community Health News by Damon Scott - November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 Officials say RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in children younger than one year old. (Image via National Institutes of Health) The Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department issued two warnings via email to tribal members and tribal employees. The first warning concerned respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known
Tribal members take part in D.C. memorial events Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 26, 2022November 29, 2022 From left to right (standing) are Gus Baker, Ally Romero (Baker’s fiancé), Spencer Battiest, June Baker, Petra Battiest, Raquel McCloud (Native’s fiancé) and Doc Native. Seated is Judy Baker. (Courtesy Spencer Battiest) WASHINGTON, D.C. – It was a rainy Veterans Day in the nation’s capital, but it didn’t dampen the spirits
Hard Rock Tejon could break ground next year Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Damon Scott - November 26, 2022November 26, 2022 Hard Rock officials released this rendering of the forthcoming Hard Rock Tejon in Mettler, California. (Hard Rock) Construction on Hard Rock International’s third hotel-casino project in California is expected to begin next year. The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) approved an agreement Nov. 17 to place a 320-acre parcel of land into
Boys & Girls Club renamed for Max B. Osceola Jr. Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - November 26, 2022November 29, 2022 From left to right are Carla Knapp and members of Max B. Osceola Jr.’s family – Meaghan Osceola, Melissa DeMayo, Max Osceola III, Margaret Osceola, Sharon Osceola and Amy Cox. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Visitors to the Howard Tiger Recreation Center on the Hollywood Reservation will soon see new
Florida judge recognized for work with Seminole Tribe Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Judge Jose Izquierdo, who serves in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, has been recognized for his ongoing partnership with the Seminole Tribe. Izquierdo received the 2022 William E. Gladstone award at the Florida Children and Families Summit in Orlando over the summer. Gladstone was a Miami judge who died
Seminole Tribe featured in ‘Indigenous Firsts’ book Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 A new book published in October takes a fresh look and a deep dive at a long list of firsts that have been achieved by Native Americans. “Indigenous Firsts: A History of Native American Achievements and Events,” features research on firsts and feats in sports, politics, art, science, business and the
Work goes on as court decides ICWA’s fate Community Health News Top News by Damon Scott - November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 ICWA supporters gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 9. (Courtesy NICWA) Supporters of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) will have to wait months for the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on recent challenges to the 1978 law. It heard more than three hours of oral arguments Nov. 9. An aggregate