Sharing Seminole culture a big hit at Camp E Nini Hassee Community News by The Seminole Tribune - July 9, 2020September 19, 2024 Caniah Billie, left, and Tatiana Torres presented a program to their fellow students at Camp E Nini Hassee on May 27, 2020, about aspects of Seminole culture, including clothing, history, cooking and dance. (Courtesy photo) By Gale E. WireCamp E Nini Hassee staff CITRUS COUNTY — A good time was had
Judge dismisses lawsuit, but Valholly Frank says climate change message must continue to be heard Community News by The Seminole Tribune - July 9, 2020September 19, 2024 Valholly Frank, center, participates in an environrmental strike rally Oct. 19, 2019, in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Frank is part of a landmark lawsuit against the state of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis. The suit was dismissed by a circuit judge on June 1. (Kevin Johnson photo) Complimentary words weren’t exactly what
Seminole input – from present and past – sought for Everglades restoration plan Community News by Kevin Johnson - July 6, 2020September 19, 2024 A map shows areas of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan and Central Everglades Planning Projects. (USACE) 2020 has brought significant challenges to Indian Country that have required considerable attention from Tribal members. While COVID-19 has grabbed the spotlight across the nation, at home another matter continues in importance: the Seminole Tribe’s
Keith Sheldon named president of entertainment for Seminole Gaming, Hard Rock International Arts & Entertainment News by The Seminole Tribune - June 25, 2020September 19, 2024 Keith Sheldon, Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International president of entertainment (Hard Rock photo) HOLLYWOOD – Keith Sheldon has been named president of entertainment for Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International. Seminole Hard Rock Support Services made the announcement June 25. Sheldon will oversee and direct the entertainment function for Seminole
Congresswomen Haaland, Davids to be part of UNITY virtual conference Education News by The Seminole Tribune - June 23, 2020September 19, 2024 U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland, Laguna Pueblo, left, and U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, Ho-Chunk Nation, will participate in the upcoming UNITY virtual national conference that starts June 25. (Photo Rep. Haaland/Twitter) MESA, Ariz. – United National Indian Youth, Inc. (UNITY) will start its first-ever virtual national conference June 25 at 5 p.m.
More Seminole casinos reopen News by Kevin Johnson - June 19, 2020September 19, 2024 Jim Allen, CEO of Seminole Gaming and Chairman of Hard Rock International, speaks to the media at the reopening of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on June 12, 2020. The casino had been closed since March 20 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Kevin Johnson photo) HOLLYWOOD – The reopening
Additional Seminole casinos set to reopen Community News by Kevin Johnson - June 10, 2020September 19, 2024 The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and its Guitar Hotel, shown here at night on Sept. 19, 2019, will reopen June 12, 2020, after being closed for nearly three months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Kevin Johnson photo) More casinos in the Seminole Gaming family are ready to reopen. Seminole
National Native American Veterans Memorial designer discusses concepts behind his work Community News by Kevin Johnson - June 4, 2020September 19, 2024 An aerial view of the construction scene at the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Memorial Day May 25, 2020. (Earthcam.com) Ceremony and spirituality will be two key components of the National Native American Veterans Memorial. Harvey Pratt, the memorial's designer, explained the concepts behind his work during a
Wes Studi urges donations for Indian Country amid COVID-19 Community News by Kevin Johnson - May 21, 2020September 19, 2024 Wes Studi appears in a public service announcement asking for donations to help Native American communities impacted by COVID-19. (PWNA PSA) When Wes Studi speaks, Indian Country listens, and the hope is that others will, too. The Oscar-winning actor has earned a well-respected aura through his legendary Hollywood career that has
Thousands of Hard Rock, Seminole Gaming employees receive grocery store gift cards Community News by Kevin Johnson - May 20, 2020September 19, 2024 Seminole Hard Rock employee and Tribal member Jo-Lin Osceola shows support for team members as they receive grocery store gift cards May 15, 2020, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Putting food on the table during the COVID-19 pandemic became a little easier for furloughed