IEI head named to MIT Indigenous fellowship Education News by The Seminole Tribune - October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 Chéri Smith, the founder and CEO of the Native-led nonprofit Indigenized Energy Initiative (IEI), has been named to the 2022 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) “Solve Indigenous Communities Fellowship.” Smith is a descendant of the Mi'Kmaq Tribe, a First Nations people. IEI works with tribal communities on energy sovereignty projects. Solve
HRI, Seminole Gaming nab two awards Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by The Seminole Tribune - October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 From left to right are Victor Sanchez, entertainment manager for Hard Rock International; Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment for Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming; and Andrew Saunders, vice president of entertainment for Seminole Gaming. (Courtesy Hard Rock) The International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) has recognized Hard Rock International (HRI) and
Indigenous films focus on ‘reciprocity with earth’ Arts & Entertainment News by The Seminole Tribune - October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 A moment from "Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr’eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors)" by Princess Daazhraii Johnson and Alisha Carlson (Gwich’in), one of the seven Indigenous-made short films in Season One of Reciprocity Project. (Courtesy image) Seven original short films made by Indigenous creators on their homelands have been
Army Corps to give update on Everglades restoration News by The Seminole Tribune - October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 The integrated delivery schedule (IDS) document logo. (Army Corps) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, is scheduled to release the latest working draft of its Everglades restoration progress – called the 2022 integrated delivery schedule (IDS). In a news release, the Corps said partners, stakeholders and the public are invited
Pinktober event kicks off Hard Rock’s breast cancer awareness campaign Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Health News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 Chef Dominique Crenn, right, prepares food while Elena Alvarez, Hard Rock International vice president of sales and marketing cafes, looks on during the Pinktober kickoff Oct. 4, 2022, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. (Hard Rock via Facebook). Pinktober, a campaign aimed at promoting breast cancer awareness and raising
Indigenous representation in Congress hits milestone News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 From left to right are Reps. Kahele, Peltola and Davids outside the Capitol on Sept. 13. (Via Rep. Kahele's Twitter) Native people quietly achieved a milestone in the U.S. Congress this past summer. When Rep. Mary Peltola, an Alaska Native and Democrat, was sworn in Sept. 13 after winning an Aug.
New Seminole art exhibit to open in Fort Lauderdale Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Damon Scott - October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 "Dancers" by Tia Blais-Billie is part of the exhibit. (Courtesy image) A new exhibit featuring Seminole artists is coming to the History Fort Lauderdale museum next month. “Chono Thlee: Sparking a new era in Seminole art,” is scheduled to open Nov. 6 and run through Jan. 10, 2023. The exhibit, created in
G2E to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day Oct. 10 Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by The Seminole Tribune - October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Stevens is the chairman and spokesperson for the Indian Gaming Association. (IGA Facebook) Indigenous Peoples’ Day is set to be recognized at the 2022 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, Nevada. G2E is a gambling industry trade show that debuted in 2001 and is held each fall. This year’s conference
Photos: Indian Day 2022 Community News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 BIG CYPRESS: Cherelee Hall gives it her all as she peels a log. (Photo Beverly Bidney) HOLLYWOOD: Talia Jones competes in horseshoes. (Photo Kevin Johnson) BRIGHTON: Brighton Councilman Larry Howard carries logs on his shoulders as he competes in the cypress run. (Photo Beverly Bidney) HOLLYWOOD: Kenny Tommie smiles after finishing the archery
Reservations mark Indian Day with full menu of events Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 Abby Tigertail, left, and Ahnie Jumper gain some speed in the canoe race during the Big Cypress Reservation’s Indian Day celebration Sept. 22. (Photo Beverly Bidney) Camaraderie, contests and competition highlighted the Seminole Tribe’s Indian Day celebrations in September. The reservations welcomed a return to the traditional lineup of events and