Seminole art sale to be held in Immokalee Arts & Entertainment Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Top News by From Press Release - July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 Elgin Jumper is among the Seminole artists scheduled to be at the 'Seminole Artist Experience Art Sale' in Immokalee. (File photo) IMMOKALEE – The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will present the “Seminole Artist Experience Art Sale” on July 29, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Seminole
Tribe wins court appeal in sports betting fight Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Damon Scott - July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 The Hard Rock Sportsbook sports betting app could be reinstated after an appellate court’s ruling June 30. (Hard Rock) The Seminole Tribe has won a significant legal battle that could pave the way for sports betting to return to Florida. On June 30, a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., in a
Tribe’s leadership celebrated on inauguration day Community News Top News by Damon Scott - June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 The tribe's elected officials gather at the Council Oak Tree following their inauguration June 5. From left to right are Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., President James Holt II, Big Cypress Board Rep. Nadine Bowers, Brighton Board
Hollywood graduates recognized at Hard Rock dinner Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola introduces Paulina Alexis, left, a Native actor who plays Willie Jack on the popular TV series Reservation Dogs. (Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Hollywood’s high school and higher education graduates were recognized for their accomplishments June 2 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The office
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
Q&A: ‘Being an Ally in Indian Country’ training comes to Big Cypress Community Health Top News by Damon Scott - June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 A two-day training on the Big Cypress Reservation in July will explore the subject of “Being an Ally in Indian Country.” The training is hosted by staff from the Center for Behavioral Health Department (CBH) and the Native Connections program. It will be facilitated by the nonprofit Native Wellness Institute. The
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