Hard Rock Hollywood wins music award Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Damon Scott - June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 The Rolling Stones finished its 14-city “No Filter” tour with a show at Hard Rock Live on Nov. 23, 2021. (Photo Beverly Bidney) The Academy of Country Music has recognized the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, which operates the Hard Rock Live entertainment venue, with an industry award in
Photos: Big Cypress community gathers for Father’s Day Community News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Jacob Osceola Jr., left, and Cherelee Hall prepare to play bingo at the Big Cypress Father’s Day event June 15 at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium. (Damon Scott) Quenton and Maria Cypress enjoy the Big Cypress Father’s Day event June 15 at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium. (Damon Scott) Thomas Billie, right,
Grant to provide better internet, new technology Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 A new round of grants from the federal government is designed for projects that improve internet connectivity and technology for tribes. (iStock) The Seminole Tribe has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant to assist with an ongoing goal to expand high-speed internet access and improve technology across the reservations. The multiyear
Native Learning Center turns 15 Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 From left to right are NLC staff members Kyle Doney, Louis Porter Jr., Ouista Atkins, Gaylene Jacobs, Brooke Warrington and Georgette Palmer Smith outside of the NLC building June 22, 2023. (Courtesy photo) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s Native Learning Center (NLC) in Hollywood marked 15 years in operation this year.
HHS roundup: overdose prevention; health exams Community Health News Top News by Damon Scott - June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 Narcan is used to treat known or suspected opioid overdoses. (Image via Facebook) The Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services Department (HHS) enters the summer months with an ongoing concern about opioid overdoses and with advice for tribal members to stay up-to-date with health exams. HHS executive director Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley said
After 53 years, Lolita might leave Miami Seaquarium Community News Top News by Damon Scott - June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 Lolita has been at the Miami Seaquarium for 53 years. (Until Lolita is Home Facebook) The 57-year-old orca known as Lolita has spent 53 years in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium under questionable conditions and repeated calls for her release by the public, activists and Native communities. There now appears to
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ film to be released in October Arts & Entertainment News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 “Killers of the Flower Moon” is based on the book by David Grann. (David Grann Facebook) A new film set in the Osage Nation of northeastern Oklahoma – “Killers of the Flower Moon” – is set to be released in October. The film is based on the best-selling 2017 nonfiction book
Supreme Court upholds ICWA Community Health News Top News by Damon Scott - June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 Legal challenges to ICWA have increased in recent years. (iStock) There was a collective sigh of relief across Indian Country on June 15 when the Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act after a series of legal challenges. Many had braced for the worst – either that key ICWA provisions
Seminole woman sculpture installed near Tampa Arts & Entertainment News Top News by Beverly Bidney - June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 The “Sovereign” statue, which depicts a Seminole woman in traditional patchwork clothing, is part of the landscape at Riverview’s Pebble Park near the Alafia River, southeast of Tampa. (Courtesy Nicole Milligan) A bronze sculpture of a Seminole woman, complete with patchwork designed by tribal member Jessica Osceola, was installed April 28
Bailey Marie Osceola Latchford heads to FSU Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - June 16, 2023June 29, 2023 Latchford (front row, holding baby) is joined by members of her family after high school graduation ceremonies on the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Davie. (Courtesy photo) The fourth member of the Osceola-Latchford family – Bailey Marie Osceola Latchford – is headed to Florida State University in Tallahassee to take