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Seminole Scenes: October 2022

by The Seminole Tribune -
VETERANS DAY: The tribe will recognize Veterans Day with events in November. Scheduled events include a program at the Florida Seminole Veterans Building (above) Nov. 3, a walk Nov. 9 at the Big Cypress fitness trail and a Nov. 11 at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium in Big Cypress. (Photo Kevin Johnson)
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY TALK: Students at the NSU University School in Davie learned first-hand about the Seminole Tribe from Tiffany Frank and her son Gianni Boyce. In recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October, Frank discussed the tribe’s culture, history and traditions. Students received a taste of frybread and Seminole doll necklaces. (NSU University School via Facebook)
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY TALK: Students received a taste of frybread and Seminole doll necklaces. (NSU University School via Facebook)
SKATING DELIGHT: The Big Cypress Recreation Department held a field trip to Spinz roller skating rink in Fort Myers on Oct. 22. Some in the group were more experienced skaters than others, but they enjoyed the skating, the music and a pizza lunch. Ryana Mathias (in red shorts) and Aubrio Billie confidently skated the afternoon away. (Photo Beverly Bidney)
SKATING DELIGHT: The Big Cypress Recreation Department held a field trip to Spinz roller skating rink in Fort Myers on Oct. 22. Some in the group were more experienced skaters than others, but they enjoyed the skating, the music and a pizza lunch. (Photo Beverly Bidney)
HELMET HONOR: Florida State University football players wore the Seminole Tribe’s seal on the back of their helmets against Wake Forest on Oct. 1 in Tallahassee. (FSU)
STORE SURVIVES: The Smallwood Store in Chokoloskee Island near Everglades City was built by Ted Smallwood in 1906 as a trading post for pioneers who tried to survive in the wilderness of the Ten Thousand Islands. Smallwood also traded with the Seminoles in the area. The landmark building survived Hurricane Ian’s assault Sept. 28 intact. The stilts it was built on provided ample room for the storm surge to move underneath and not get into the store itself. For about seven months, the Boatwreck BBQ food truck has been parked next to the store and has been offering refreshments to those who visit. (Photo Beverly Bidney)
HERE COME THE JUDGES: Staff from the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum serve as judges for the Trail community’s Indian Day clothing contest Sept. 23. From left are James Patrick, Ellen Batchelor and Joseph Gilbert. (Photo Kevin Johnson)
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