Summit to focus on tribal broadband issues Events News by Damon Scott - August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 A group of federal agencies have come together to help address internet access issues across Indian Country. The 2021 National Tribal Broadband Summit is scheduled to take place Sept. 17, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1 in a virtual format. The event is designed to serve as a platform for leaders to
Lake Okeechobee plans said to include tribe’s concerns Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 The good, the bad, and the ugly concerning Lake Okeechobee has gotten a renewed focus over the past few years by the many entities that have a stake in it, including those directly responsible for its management – the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual, or
Tribe’s repatriation efforts extend beyond Smithsonian Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 BIG CYPRESS — The Seminole Tribe’s ongoing goal to recover ancestral remains and funerary objects from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History has gotten a lot of focus in recent years. It’s for good reason – the NMNH has a vast collection of about 1,500 Seminole ancestors and tens
Delta variant takes toll on tribe Community Health News by Damon Scott - August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 HOLLYWOOD -- The Covid-19 Delta variant has officials in overdrive to deal with new cases while encouraging those who haven’t received a vaccine to do so. The Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) executive director, Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley, said there’s been a steep incline of those in the tribal
Webinar to focus on Native census data News by The Seminole Tribune - August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 The U.S. Census Bureau will host a webinar Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. to discuss American Indian and Alaska Native information from the decennial censuses. Click here for more information and to register.
City buildings in Hollywood to close to public amid rise in Covid-19 cases Health News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 HOLLYWOOD – Citing the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in South Florida, the city of Hollywood announced Tuesday that indoor access to all city facilities will be closed to the general public starting Aug. 23. City Hall and community centers are among the buildings that will not be open to
SFWMD seeks public input on water plans Community News Top News by Damon Scott - August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 One of the SFWMD’s stated priorities is water restoration. It was involved in a recently restored portion of the Kissimmee River, located in the south-central part of the state that forms the northern part of the Everglades wetlands area. (Photo via SFWMD). The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is a
Hollywood preschoolers get special graduation gift Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 There were 14 colorful Disney-themed bikes assembled for the preschoolers. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Hollywood preschoolers received a unique graduation gift from the office of Hollywood Board Representative Christine McCall on Aug. 13. Rep. McCall and her assistant, Tiffany Frank, collaborated with volunteers in the We Do Recover program – Jay
Native population soars in new Census count News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 The latest data released from the U.S. Census shows a considerable increase in the Native American and Alaska Native populations. (Gathering of Nations 2019 file photo). Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Aug. 12 shows the number of people who identify as Native American or Alaska Native alone
Weather: Tropical Depression Fred Advisory #8 Announcements News by Office of Emergency Management - August 13, 2021August 16, 2021
