NSU’s Skyla Osceola doesn’t allow injuries to keep her down

by The Seminole Tribune - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019

Point guard from Hollywood Reservation scored 17 points vs FAU DAVIE — It’s a good thing Skyla Osceola can find silver linings in injuries because the Nova Southeastern University point guard from the Hollywood Reservation has had to overcome more than her fair share of obstacles in her playing career,

Okeechobee boys cross country season ends at regionals

by The Seminole Tribune - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019

Kaleb Thomas, from the Brighton Reservation, wrapped up his high school cross country career Nov. 2 at the Class 3A-Region 4 meet in Stuart. Thomas, the only senior on the Okeechobee High boys cross country team, improved his time by nearly a full minute compared to his mark in the

The ‘1491s’ deliver numerous laughs at AIAC

by Beverly Bidney - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019

BIG CYPRESS — The American Indian Arts Celebration’s headlining comedy group the “1491s” made lemonade during their performance on Nov. 1. As it is every year, the first day of the AIAC is school field trip day. More than 600 school kids attended every event in the tent which included

Wes Studi becomes first Native American to receive Academy Award

by Kevin Johnson - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019

There’s no doubt the movie business has often had a questionable past with how Native Americans are portrayed in film, but there was no question to the Hollywood honor bestowed to Wes Studi for the quality of his work as a Native American actor. Studi (Cherokee) became the first Native

Andrew Fish, STU wrap up solid first season

by Kevin Johnson - December 6, 2019September 19, 2024

It’s a good time to be a St. Thomas University student-athlete as its athletics program continues to expand. The school’s new football program, which includes Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School and Moore Haven High School graduate Andrew Fish (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma), wrapped up its inaugural season on Nov. 16. A

Moore Haven finds groove in postseason

by Kevin Johnson - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019

(Editor’s note: Moore Haven’s regional final playoff game against Champagnat Catholic was scheduled to be played Nov. 22, after the Tribune’s deadline). FORT LAUDERDALE — After a few splendid seasons, Moore Haven High School football appeared headed toward a mediocre campaign this fall, but thanks to a pair of upsets in

Red Ribbon rolls into Big Cypress

by The Seminole Tribune - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019

BIG CYPRESS — Big Cypress sent a message as it held its Red Ribbon parade Nov. 6 on Josie Billie Highway. Ahfachkee students gathered outside of the school to greet the 15 floats and catch candy tossed their way. The theme of Red Ribbon 2019 is “Send a Message, Be Drug Free,”

Isleta Pueblo Chief judge becomes first Native American to deliver opening Prayer in the U.S. House of Representatives

by From Press Release - December 6, 2019September 19, 2024

Isleta Pueblo Chief Judge Verna Teller made history on Nov. 13 when she became the first Native American to deliver the opening prayer in the U.S. House of Representatives. (C-SPAN) WASHINGTON — Isleta Pueblo Chief Judge Verna Teller made history Nov. 13 when she became the first Native American to deliver

Credit and Finance: We have options for Tribal members

by Damon Scott - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019

HOLLYWOOD — One of the enterprises of the Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc. is the Credit and Finance department. Bob Maza is the director and has been in the position since 2002. He and his staff of six work with Tribal members to make funds available through various loan programs. Maza said

Another leading role for Aubee Billie in ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’

by Kevin Johnson - December 5, 2019December 5, 2019

WEST PALM BEACH — One of these days Aubee Billie isn’t going to be shocked when she lands a leading role. But that time hasn’t arrived yet for the budding young actress and singer from the Brighton Reservation. As a sophomore at The King’s Academy prep school last spring, she

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