Native American connection to Everglades featured online News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 1, 2020December 2, 2020 The Seminole Tribe has always understood the importance of the Everglades to life past and present. Now that two recent lists have noted that bond, perhaps others will understand it a little better as well. The U.S. Department of the Interior published a list of “10 public lands with powerful Native
Bristol voters give green light to new Hard Rock casino Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 1, 2020April 8, 2021 Voters in Bristol, Virginia, sent a clear message on Election Day: They’re ready for a Hard Rock casino. The choice on the Nov. 3 ballot was to either allow casino gambling — as approved by the Virginia Lottery Board — or not, with a “yes” or “no” vote. Approval of the referendum
Hollywood Indian Day contests put talent on display Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 For full contest results, see the Oct. 30, 2020, print edition of the Seminole Tribune. Photos were provided by Martin Ebenhack and Carlos Fuentes of Seminole Media Productions. Donna Frank - 1st place Bakets (60+) Tasha Osceola - 1st place Seminole Clothing (18-35) Courtney Osceola - 1st place Patchwork (18-35) Loretta Micco - 1st place
Seminole Trail community celebrates Indian Day Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 The Seminole Trail Community celebrated Indian Day in late September with arts and crafts contests, raffles, food and prizes. Among the contest winners were Morgan Bert, Sally Osceola, Virginia Osceola and Sadrilynn Tiger. Due to the pandemic, this year’s celebration was greatly scaled back compared to previous years. Images were provided by
PECS’ Pumpkins on Parade Community Education News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 Students at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School on the Brighton Reservation celebrated Halloween with the Pumpkins on Parade event. Students were asked to choose a favorite character from a book and decorate a pumpkin as that character. The students showed great enthusiasm for the project. (All images were submitted to the Seminole
Seminole Scenes: October 2020 Community News Seminole Scenes Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 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
Congressional speakers focus on pandemic, technology, economy during NAFOA conference News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 The 38th annual fall conference of the Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA), held online from Oct. 5-9, featured a pair of Congressional decision-makers who shared their perspectives and experience of working with Indian Country. New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski spoke about the
Max Osceola Jr., ‘a true legend’ Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 HOLLYWOOD —Max Osceola Jr., who passed away Oct. 8 at age 70, leaves a lasting legacy for the Seminole Tribe, South Florida and beyond He passed away at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston due to complications from Covid-19, according to the tribe. A leader, athlete and educated man with an easy smile
Native veterans memorial opens Nov. 11 with virtual honor Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 Veterans Day – Nov. 11 – is always a busy one for the Seminole Tribe with tributes and gatherings to honor the contributions of those who have served in the U.S. military and their families. This year the pandemic has altered what would be typical events, but the tribe’s veterans will
Artist tackles Osceola story with help from Seminole Tribe Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 Native Americans know well that much of the history of Indigenous Peoples is one sided, incomplete or fabricated, depending on the source. It’s one of the reasons the Seminole Tribe has spent considerable time and resources to keep recordings of oral histories passed down by its elders. One of those elders is