Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki hopes to partner with Naples museum for long-term exhibit Community News by Tara Backhouse - October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 The front cover of the Niles Weekly Register, a newspaper published in Baltimore on Sept. 16, 1815. (Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum) BIG CYPRESS — The Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center’s praiseworthy mission is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire action against bigotry, hatred and
Ian slams SWFL, but mostly spares reservations News Top News by Kevin Johnson - October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 The Seminole Tribe of Florida's mobile command vehicle arrived at the Brighton Reservation to provide assistance related to Hurricane Ian. (Courtesy photo) Although deadly Hurricane Ian decimated parts of Southwest Florida, it spared the Seminole Tribe’s reservations from major damage. The consensus from tribal officials was the tribe dodged a big bullet. After
Electric off-road vehicles gain traction News Sports Top News by Calvin Tiger - October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 The Polaris XP Ranger Kinetic, an electric off-road vehicle. (Polaris) Electrification isn’t just for the automotive market; it is also gaining more exposure and popularity with off-road electric all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) and dirt bikes. Vehicles like these have been popular for a long time, especially with motorsports and
Family, friends honor life of Justin Campos Community News Sports Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 From left, Brenda Holdiness, Jimmy Wayne Holdiness, Junior Lozano, Paula Bowers Sanchez, Tony Sanchez and Richard Reyna, at the Justin Campos Memorial Golf Tournament on Sept. 24 in Ave Maria. (Photo Beverly Bidney) AVE MARIA — Family and friends paid tribute to the life of Justin Campos at the eighth annual
Cheyenne Kippenberger receives outstanding Floridian award Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Cheyenne Kippenberger receives an award from the Junior Chamber International. (Courtesy photo) Cheyenne Kippenberger has proven to be a leader as Miss Florida Seminole, Miss Indian World and as a motivational speaker. On Aug. 20, the Junior Chamber International (JCI) awarded her the “Cactus" Jack Sewell Memorial Award for "Outstanding Young Floridian."
Film festival showcases Indigenous culture, history, life Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 From left, Everett Osceola, Charles Williams and Uzi Baram participate in a question and answer period after screening a film about the Black Seminoles at the Sarasota Native American Film Festival that was held Sept. 9-10. (Photo Beverly Bidney) SARASOTA — Documentaries by Native American filmmakers were screened at the Sarasota
Interior Department to launch ‘Indigenous food hubs’ Community Health News by The Seminole Tribune - October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 From left to right, Cecilia Garcia, Carol Pray and America Martinez prepare lunch during Immokalee Indian Day in 2018. (Photo Beverly Bidney) The Department of the Interior announced Sept. 27 that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) would create “Indigenous food hubs” for BIE-operated schools
Turnpike northbound in Hollywood to close for repairs News Top News by From Press Release - September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 Repairs needed to the underside of the Florida Turnpike overpass in Hollywood just east of N. 64th Ave. will force the closure of turnpike traffic from Hollywood Boulevard (exit 49) north to Griffin Road (exit 53), Sunday through early Monday morning. On Sept. 27, an over-height vehicle traveling northbound on the
Haaland’s STAC meets for first time News by The Seminole Tribune - September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) (File photo) Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) convened the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) for the first time during virtual meeting the week of Sept. 26. Haaland used the occasion to announce the STAC’s committee leadership positions. Whitney Gravelle (Bay Mills Indian Community) and Erica
Brighton dedicates new homes at ribbon cutting Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 From left to right, Brighton Board Rep. Helene Buster, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, Susannah Servere, President Mitchell Cypress and members of the Baker family react when the ribbon is cut. (Photo Damon Scott) BRIGHTON – The Seminole Tribe held a ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 2 on the Brighton Reservation to usher