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Museum’s mummy toe sparked curiosity in Rosebrough

by Damon Scott -

Research coordinator navigates Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki projects BIG CYPRESS — If Mary Beth Rosebrough’s grandmother hadn’t taken her to a museum when she was six-years-old, she might not be working at the one in Big Cypress today. A trip to the St. Louis Art Museum is still a timeless memory. “I saw a mummy with

Project AWARE at work in Tribe’s schools

by The Seminole Tribune -

In 2019 the Seminole Tribe competed for a five-year, $8 million federal grant to identify mental health issues in children at an early age. The grant was competitive and open to all applicants, not just Native Americans. Led by Health and Human Services Director Dr. Paul Isaacs, the Tribe went

In ‘Standing Strong,’ Native teen takes on pipelines, suicide

by Damon Scott -

Author Gary Robinson, who is of Choctaw/Cherokee descent, recently saw an opportunity to write a teen novel based on themes that, for some, could be categorized as mundane (the environment) and intense (suicide). But “Standing Strong” follows lead character Rhonda Runningcrane through a journey that is far from boring, although

It’s here: Census 2020 invitations arrive March 12

by Damon Scott -

Officials have been in overdrive for months to stress the importance of a full and accurate Census 2020 count. The outreach has been underway in earnest for more than a year. Starting March 12, invitations to participate begin to arrive in the mail. Every home should receive an invitation by April

CBH program guides participants back to society

by Beverly Bidney -

The Center for Behavioral Health’s Re-Entry program is designed to help prepare incarcerated Tribal members to rejoin society. The program recently had its first graduate: Matthew Otero of Immokalee. Trust plays a big part of the program. Otero said at first he hesitated about participating until he met CBH counselor Marilyn

Thousands fill Brighton Field Day Festival

by Beverly Bidney -

BRIGHTON — Nearly 4,000 attendees enjoyed the 82nd annual Brighton Field Day Festival Feb. 14-16. The visitors, who came from all over North America, were entertained by Native American dance, crafts and culture as well as concerts, competitive alligator wrestling and a professional rodeo. The event had something for everyone, including a

Native American vote likely to have Super Tuesday sway

by Damon Scott -

The Democratic primary election kicks into high gear March 3 when 14 states hold primaries, and American Samoa a caucus, on Super Tuesday. There are 1,344 pledged delegates at stake – almost 34% of the nationwide total. (Florida’s presidential preference primary is March 17). Analysts have been keeping an eye on Native American voters in general this

Cheyenne Kippenberger hosts human trafficking training

by Damon Scott -

Cheyenne Kippenberger said it’s hard to believe that her one-year reign as the Seminole Tribe’s first Miss Indian World is in its last months. But she’s not one who has much time to sit and reflect these days. Kippenberger constantly travels, attends trainings, organizes events, collaborates with tribes and other groups

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