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HHS: Demand for vaccine slows

by Damon Scott -

HOLLYWOOD — As the Seminole Tribe’s Covid-19 vaccination program enters its fifth month officials say there aren’t as many people asking for the shots. Part of the reason is due to the success of the vaccine strategy’s rollout and the hundreds who have already received the shot. The tribe’s Health and

Haaland to tackle weighty tasks at Interior

by Damon Scott -

The committee hearings are done, Senate confirmation is in the books and a swearing-in has taken place. On March 16, Deb Haaland was confirmed by a vote of 51- to-40 to lead the Department of Interior. She was sworn in March 18 – her first day on the job as

Secretary Haaland to address United Nations forum

by The Seminole Tribune -

U.S. Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland U.S. Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) will deliver the keynote address April 19 at the 20th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Haaland is scheduled to speak at approximately 3:45 p.m. in virtual remarks that will be livestreamed at

Hike, rally to be held April 10 to oppose oil company’s request in Big Cypress National Preserve

by The Seminole Tribune -

Big Cypress National Preserve (photo National Park Service website) Conservation advocates and Miccosukee tribal members Betty Osceola and Rev. Houston Cypress and others will hold a socially distanced hike and rally April 10 starting at 9 a.m. in Big Cypress National Preserve. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the event

South Bay Boat Ramp to close April 12-13 for construction

by The Seminole Tribune -

South Bay Boat Ramp (Photo courtesy U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) The boat ramp at the South Bay Recreation Area will be closed April 12 and April 13 due to construction on the Herbert Hoover Dike. “We recognize the inconvenience this closure may cause to people who were planning to use

AWARE program introduces Mental Health First Aid

by Beverly Bidney -

There are tools to help if someone is having a heart attack (CPR) or is choking (the Heimlich maneuver). But tools for helping individuals going through a difficult mental health issue aren’t as widely known. That is about to change with the addition of Mental Health First Aid to the arsenal

Here are ways to celebrate Earth Day in April

by Guest Contributor -

Since 1970, citizens across the globe have celebrated April 22 as Earth Day, an annual event to show support for our planet and catalyze advocacy on environmental protection. Today, over one billion people worldwide join in solidarity for the Earth. This day of activism and education has become so popular that

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