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Tribe’s vaccination numbers increase

by Damon Scott -

HOLLYWOOD — The rate of positive Covid-19 cases and deaths from the virus have both decreased in Florida and across much of the country in recent weeks. However, health officials warn that while there are reasons for optimism, the pandemic isn’t over and the threat is still real. The positive developments

Public warned on Okeechobee Waterway algae blooms

by Damon Scott -

A map of Okeechobee Waterway. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) Florida officials are warning the public about potentially harmful blue-green algae blooms in the Okeechobee Waterway. The relatively shallow waterway, sometimes called the Okeechobee Canal, stretches from Fort Myers on the west coast to Stuart on the east coast. The Brighton Reservation

Nez Perce’s Jaime Pinkham tapped for Army Corps position

by Damon Scott -

Jaime Pinkham (Courtesy University of Arizona) Indian Country reacted positively to the Biden administration’s recent decision to appoint a member of the Pacific Northwest’s Nez Perce Tribe to a top position at the Army Corps of Engineers. Jaime Pinkham would serve as principal deputy assistant secretary of the Corps for civil works,

Stimulus bill directs $31 billion to Tribal Nations

by Damon Scott -

President Joe Biden signs the American Rescue Plan into law March 11. (Photo via PolitiFact) The American Rescue Plan that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden set a benchmark for Native Americans that has never been set before. The $1.9 trillion stimulus bill directs $31 billion

Indigenous representatives among participants in March 25 forum on federal oil and gas program

by The Seminole Tribune -

(Courtesy Department of Interior) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Interior Department will hold a public virtual forum March 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. regarding the federal oil and gas program. Invited participants include representatives from the industry, Indigenous organizations, labor and environmental justice organizations, natural resource advocates and other experts.  The agenda

Hard Rock properties to be featured in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue and digital media

by Kevin Johnson -

The Guitar Hotel and Maggie Rawlins, a model and registered nurse from Charleston, S.C., appear in this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue scheduled to be released July 20, 2021. (Photo James Macari/Sports Illustrated) HOLLYWOOD – The Guitar Hotel and Sports Illustrated’s annual swimsuit issue – both known for attracting a lot

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