BENEFICIAL BOOK: Seminole Tribe siblings Julius and Jy were featured in a Jacksonville TV news report about the paperback book they wrote to explain the importance of heritage, in particular natural hair. “We saw a lot of kids getting discriminated against because of their natural hair. We just felt like
Seminole Scenes
Seminole Scenes Rewind: Tribune photos from the past – Billie Swamp Safari
Seminole Scenes — Sept. 2020
Signs on the Hollywood Reservation, and elsewhere throughout the Tribe, encourage people to help in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Signs on the Hollywood Reservation, and elsewhere throughout the Tribe, encourage people to follow guidelines such as social distancing, wearing masks and washing hands often. (Photo Kevin
Seminole Scenes July 31, 2020 issue
MEDICAL COMPLEX OPENS: The new Betty Mae Jumper Medical Complex recently opened in Seminole Estates on the Hollywood Reservation. As of July 1, 2020, the complex was the new home for several departments, including Advocacy & Guardianship, Center for Behavorial Health, Children’s Center for Diagnostics & Therapy, Health & Human
Seminole Scenes – April 2020
Seminole Scenes – March 2020
COMFORTABLE CANOE: Janessa Clay Martinez uses the comfort of a canoe to relax and check her phone during a break from the tumult of the Brighton Field Day Festival on Feb. 14. (Photo Beverly Bidney) CHEERS: Glen Stubbs cheers for the American Heritage girls basketball team, which features his daughters December
Seminole Scenes – February 2020
ROYALTY WORKOUT: Miss Florida Seminole Durante Blais-Billie, left, and Jr. Miss Florida Seminole Aubee Billie warm-up for Rez Rally on Jan. 11 in Big Cypress. (Photo Beverley Bidney) The medals of the race feature Seminole Strong. (Photo Beverley Bidney) IMMOKALEE IBIS: Ibis enjoy the water and sun during a recent visit
Seminole Scenes – January 2020
WINTERFEST WELCOME: Poison lead singer Bret Michaels and Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola get the crowd revved up Dec. 13 at the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest grand marshal reception hosted by Daer Nightclub at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Michaels served as grand marshal of the Winterfest boat
Seminole Scenes – December 2019
HEROES HERE: A panoramic photo of veterans being honored at the Big Cypress Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 9. (Photo Robert Kippenberger) ART FROM THE HEART: Artwork made by students from the Ahfachkee School to commemorate Veterans Day is displayed at the Veterans Day celebration in Big Cypress. (Photo Analicia Austin) IMMOKALEE