New FSU president praises relationship with tribe during inauguration Education News Top News by Beverly Bidney - March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 Tribal member and Florida State University alumnus Kyle Doney, left, presents new Florida State University President Richard McCullough with a handmade patchwork jacket on behalf of the Seminole Tribe during an investiture ceremony as part of McCullough’s inauguration Feb. 25, 2022. (Photo FSU Photography Services) Richard McCullough was inaugurated as Florida
Tribal water rights, issues remain a long game Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 The tribe continues to work on securing its Lake Okeechobee water rights for decades to come. (Photo Beverly Bidney) As the new year kicks into high gear, work moves forward with state and federal agencies – particularly the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – on water issues that directly affect the
NCAI president: ‘Doors once closed are starting to open’ News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) hosted its annual “State of Indian Nations” address Feb. 14. The virtual event featured remarks by the organization’s president, Fawn Sharp (Quinault), and was opened for the first time by the co-presidents of its youth commission – Jessica Lambert (Choctaw Nation/Eastern Band of
Former PECS principal named Glades’ deputy superintendent Education News by Beverly Bidney - February 12, 2022February 12, 2022 Former Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School principal Brian Greseth, who is currently the director of administrative services at Glades County School District, has been named deputy superintendent. As deputy, he will take over only if the current superintendent, Beth Barfield, is unable to do the job or leaves the position. “They need someone
Tribal Historic Preservation Office awarded grant for Natural Resource Conservation Service projects Community News by The Seminole Tribune - February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 A THPO archaeologist digging a shovel test. (Courtesy THPO) Editor's note: Mark Savany, THPO field archeologist, submitted this report for the Seminole Tribune. The Seminole Tribe of Florida Tribal Historic Preservation Office (STOF-THPO) was awarded a $347,000 grant from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) in September 2020. The grant funds have
Hard Rock hits high marks in U.S. News & World Report rankings Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by Damon Scott - February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is among the top properties recognized in new rankings by U.S. News & World Report. (Photo via Hard Rock) U.S. News & World Report has recognized 14 Hard Rock properties in its 2022 “Best Hotels Rankings” released Feb. 9. Hard Rock properties located in
Brighton Reservation has new radio station manager Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Evans started managing WTIR on Jan. 10. (Courtesy Darlene Evans) Those tuning in to the Seminole Tribe’s country music radio station – WTIR-FM 91.9 – can expect to hear a new voice on the air. Darlene Evans is the new manager of the station broadcasting from the Brighton Reservation. She started
Painting conservation reveals artist information Community News by Tara Backhouse - February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 One of the new Fred Beaver paintings after being treated and reframed by the museum conservators. (Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum) Editor's note: Robin Croskery Howard contributed to this article. BIG CYPRESS — Processing new acquisitions can be an exciting moment for a conservator. Often, they are the first staff members to see every aspect
Storms, shipwrecks, sharks – all part of experience at sea for Harmon sisters Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Anna Harmon is at the helm of a sailboat while at sea in the Seamester program last summer. Anna and her sister Jessi were among 24 students who made a voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. (Courtesy photo) Jessi and Anna Harmon crossed the Atlantic Ocean last summer on a 112-foot sailboat,
Four Seminole musicians earn NAMA nominations Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 Spencer Battiest, right, was nominated in the best pop video category for "Dream." (Courtesy image) Tribal members Doc Native, Spencer Battiest, Carradine Billie and Anthony Balentine, who is commonly known as Aye Five, have earned Native American Music Award (NAMA) nominations. “That’s what makes this super special,” Battiest said. “We are nominated