Tribal input sought on infrastructure, public safety News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 Interior Department Secretary Deb Haaland. (Image via Facebook) The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) is hosting a session with tribal leaders on implementation of the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” and public safety resources across Indian Country. Interior Department Secretary Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo), who is also WHCNAA co-chair, is scheduled
NICWA conference set for Orlando Events Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 Registration is open for the NICWA conference in April. (Courtesy NICWA) Organizers are prepping for the National Indian Child Welfare Association’s (NICWA) annual “Protecting Our Children” conference. This year’s theme is “Homecoming: 40 Years of Connecting for Our Children.” The event is scheduled to take place April 3-6 in Orlando, Florida. For
Eduarda ‘Lala’ Anselmo named PECS teacher of the year Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 Eduarda “Lala” Anselmo with some of the tools she uses to teach English in the PECS Creek immersion classroom. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Eduarda “Lala” Anselmo is Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School’s teacher of the year for 2020-2021. Anselmo teaches English language arts in the school’s Creek immersion program. She has
New Seminole writing group strives to inspire Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 Participants in the first Seminole writers group pose for a photo after the first meeting Dec. 8. From left are Gordon "Ollie" Wareham, Elgin Jumper, Cypress Billie, Wilson Bowers, Crystal Bowers, Marcella Billie, Tucomah Robbins, Quenton Cypress, Michael DiCarlo and Morgan Frank. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — A group of
Q&A with Sheri Trent, 4-H/agriculture extension agent Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 Sheri Trent was recently named the new Seminole 4-H/agriculture extension agent. (Photo Beverly Bidney) Sheri Trent is the Seminole Tribe’s new Seminole 4-H/agriculture extension agent. Her first experience in 4-H was as an 8-year-old in Okeechobee. The experience had an impact on her life and the lives of her four children
Glimpse of past sits on Everglades’ western edge News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 The Smallwood Store at Chokoloskee Bay was founded in 1906. (Courtesy Smallwood Store) Seminole history and culture is seen in many places in Florida – some more out of the way than others. The Smallwood Store at Chokoloskee Bay near Everglades City is one of those that’s a bit out
Lakeland Reservation project moves along at steady clip Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 Development on the Lakeland Reservation continues – phase one homes have been built and phase two infrastructure work has begun. (Courtesy Community Planning & Development) Big development projects like the one taking place on the new Lakeland Reservation – about 37 miles east of Tampa – take years of planning and
Tribe hires Native American from Maine as head of emergency management Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe has named Paul Downing its new director of emergency management. Will Latchford, the tribe’s head of public safety, made the announcement Dec. 14. Emergency management is one of three departments under the public safety umbrella at the tribe, along with Seminole Fire-Rescue and the Seminole Police
Hard Rock plants roots in Virginia for first time Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 This rendering shows a view of the entrance of the future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol in Bristol, Virginia. In the meantime, Hard Rock is opening a temporary casino at the site. (Courtesy Hard Rock.) Hard Rock’s entry into the Virginia market in Bristol is set to materialize in 2022
Seminole Scenes: November Community News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 THANKSGIVING MEALS: Immokalee Reservation employee Amanda Deck loads up a vehicle with turkeys and hams during the reservation’s Thanksgiving drive thru Nov. 16. Other reservations held similar events for employees before the holiday. (Photo Beverly Bidney) THANKSGIVING DISPLAYS: The Immokalee Recreation Department decked out the gym with festive Thanksgiving decorations, inside