Judge from Navajo Nation nominated for U.S. District Court News by Kevin Johnson - January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 A Native American was among nine new federal judicial nominees announced by President Joe Biden on Dec. 15. Judge Sunshine Sykes, a member of the Navajo Nation and descendant of the Coyote Pass-Jemez Clan, was nominated for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. According to the White House,
Education staff hosts ‘pop-up’ outreach event Community Education News by The Seminole Tribune - January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 From left to right are Kajir Harriott (Education), Onesimus Stockton (Hollywood Recreation), Rollie Gilliam III (Education) and HurvensMonestime (Education) at the drive-thru event. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD — The Education Department, formerly known as the Center for Student Success and Services (CSSS), held its second annual “drive-thru popcorn pop-up” event Dec.
Glimpse of past sits on Everglades’ western edge News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 The Smallwood Store at Chokoloskee Bay was founded in 1906. (Courtesy Smallwood Store) Seminole history and culture is seen in many places in Florida – some more out of the way than others. The Smallwood Store at Chokoloskee Bay near Everglades City is one of those that’s a bit out
Tribal ally remembered for influential work News by Damon Scott - January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 Historian Harry Kersey Jr., who had a close connection to the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes, died Nov. 7 at his home in Boca Raton at age 86. Kersey was widely recognized as an expert on the history and culture of Florida’s Native Peoples, and he worked with tribal leadership in various
Lakeland Reservation project moves along at steady clip Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 Development on the Lakeland Reservation continues – phase one homes have been built and phase two infrastructure work has begun. (Courtesy Community Planning & Development) Big development projects like the one taking place on the new Lakeland Reservation – about 37 miles east of Tampa – take years of planning and
Officials remain concerned about omicron Community Health News by Damon Scott - January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 HOLLYWOOD — As the new year begins, health officials at the tribe and across the country have been monitoringthe severity and spread of the Covid-19 omicron variant. South Florida has seen a sharp increase in cases as people seek testing and hospitals cope with more patients and crowded emergency rooms. The
Seminole perspective: Indigenous voices needed in battle for climate justice Community News Top News by Durante Blais-Billie - January 1, 2022January 1, 2022 Durante Blais-Billie, far right, stands in solidarity with other Indigenous youth in November as Cheghajimixw Blaney addresses the final People’s Plenary at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo Te Maia Wiki) In November, I had the privilege to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, referred to as COP26,
Tribe hires Native American from Maine as head of emergency management Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe has named Paul Downing its new director of emergency management. Will Latchford, the tribe’s head of public safety, made the announcement Dec. 14. Emergency management is one of three departments under the public safety umbrella at the tribe, along with Seminole Fire-Rescue and the Seminole Police
NYC hotel to open as Hard Rock eyes casino, too Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by Damon Scott - December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 This rendering shows a second floor lobby and reception area at the hotel. (Courtesy Hard Rock) Hard Rock Cafe operates one of its flagship locations in the center of New York City in Times Square, but there’s never been a Hard Rock Hotel option for the city’s visitors until now. Hard Rock
Temporary trail closure on Big Cypress National Preserve for prescribed fire News Top News by Kevin Johnson - December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Maps showing areas of prescribed fire for portions of Big Cypress National Preserve. (NPS) OCHOPEE – Big Cypress National Preserve has issued a temporary trail closure in the Raccoon Point C and D areas, which includes an area that borders the Miccosukee Tribe’s reservation. The closure will start Dec. 14 due
