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Haaland has vital role in Biden’s climate change efforts

by Damon Scott -

Rep. Deb Haaland is expected to be confirmed as head of the Department of Interior. She is also a key member of President Biden’s climate change team. (Image via Facebook) Rep. Deb Haaland, the New Mexico Democrat from Laguna Pueblo, is expected to play a high profile role in the new

Seminole Tribe’s vaccine distribution in full swing

by Damon Scott -

Brighton Councilman Larry Howard HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe started its Covid-19 vaccine program in late December and has since administered the shot to hundreds of tribal members and key personnel. Some of the first to receive the vaccine were tribal leaders and public safety and health care workers. Seminole Fire Rescue

Gaming revenues soared in 2019, but there’s no celebration

by Damon Scott -

It was a banner year for Indian gaming revenues in 2019, but any end of year celebrating has been muted by the Covid-19 pandemic and its effect on the industry. The National Indian Gaming Commission recently reported a record $34.6 billion in gross gaming revenues for the industry in fiscal year

Hard Rock’s first Reverb hotel opens in Atlanta

by Damon Scott -

The new Reverb Downtown Atlanta is 11 stories high with 195 rooms. (Hard Rock photo) The new Hard Rock hotel concept – Reverb – opened its first location in downtown Atlanta in December. The hotel was originally expected to open earlier this year. Reverb Downtown Atlanta is adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the

Historic pick: Haaland set to be first Native American in Cabinet

by Damon Scott -

Deb Haaland has been tapped by President-Elect Joe Biden to head the Department of Interior. If confirmed, she would be the first Native American to lead the department, or hold any Cabinet position. The New Mexico Democrat’s name had been widely circulated in recent weeks as a leading contender for the

Teens, young adults financial program offered through Native Learning Center

by The Seminole Tribune -

HOLLYWOOD — A five-day interactive training program offered through the Native Learning Center will highlight financial education training techniques, activities and resources tailored for youth. “Building Native Communities: Financial Empowerment for Teens & Young Adults” will be held online Jan. 25-29, 2021. Participants will learn about financial education with an emphasis on

Tribe’s Lakeland development ready to welcome first residents

by Kevin Johnson -

A new community for Tampa-area Seminoles is about to open its doors. “They always say good things come to those who wait. Well, today, you waited long enough,” said Brighton Councilman Larry Howard. His comments are from a brief video prepared for tribal members to showcase the Seminole Tribe’s new Lakeland development,

Seminole Tribe picks up $100K for energy projects

by Damon Scott -

The U.S. Department of Interior has earmarked $100,100 for the Seminole Tribe to put toward its energy projects and goals. The Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) grant comes via the department’s Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED). It’s part of a total $1.55 million that is being granted to

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