Native American Caucus fights for Indian Country during coronavirus outbreak Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 All the focus in Congress has turned to the country’s need for emergency funding and assistance to deal with the COVID-19 public health emergency and its economic implications. The Congressional Native American Caucus has been working to ensure that Indian Country and its needs are well represented and not left out of discussions as legislation
Amid COVID-19 outbreak, Indian Country pushes for its share of federal help, funds Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 A slew of Native American organizations, groups and stakeholders have been in contact with federal lawmakers and officials as the fallout from the COVID-19 public health emergency continues to unfold. At issue is ensuring Indian Country is not left out or shortchanged in relief efforts for both health care and economic needs. The Native American
Gathering of Nations, Miss Indian World Pageant canceled Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Cheyenne Kippenberger’s reign extended Organizers of the Gathering of Nations Powwow held each year in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have canceled the event due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. The event was set to take place April 23-25. The large gathering of spectators and thousands of dancers from hundreds of Tribal Nations coincides with the
Betty Mae Jumper, Bill Osceola rodeos light up Hollywood Reservation Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — The 2020 season of the Eastern Rodeo Indian Association kicked off in early February. The series will make stops at Seminole reservations throughout the coming months. Hollywood led off the season with two weekends of action-packed riding in the rodeo arena tucked in the southeast corner of Seminole
Local organizations benefit from Chairman of the Greens tournament Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 PLANTATION — Early morning heavy rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of more than 100 golfers who turned out for the second annual Chairman of the Greens Charity Golf Tournament. The wet stuff forced a delay to the shotgun start at Lago Mar Country Club in Plantation, but as soon
Tribal Fair fashion show showcases Seminole clothing Arts & Entertainment News Top News Top Story by Analicia Austin - March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — Fashion shows aren’t just for the runways of Paris or New York; just ask Jojo Dakota Osceola, the fashion show coordinator at the Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow. The fashion show, which was held Feb. 9 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, consisted of 24 garments
‘Warrior Women’ a perfect fit for Native film festival Arts & Entertainment Community Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 By: Sallie JamesSpecial to the Tribune HOLLYWOOD — Native activist Madonna Gilbert Thunder Hawk knows how to quiet a room. A hush fell over the crowd at the Native Reel Cinema Festival when the star of the documentary “Warrior Women” shared stories about organizing against the Dakota Access Pipeline and being fired
Ahfachkee’s season ends, but not without a fight Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — After a slow start, the Ahfachkee School girls basketball team gamely battled back in a Class 2A-District 15 semifinal Feb. 4. The Lady Warriors, who trailed by as many as 15 points, even held a late lead before succumbing to Donna Klein Jewish Academy-Boca Raton, 49-42, at Sheridan Hills
Senior night spotlight shines on Stubbs sisters Sports Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 PLANTATION — In many ways the 3-pointer Tiana Stubbs made at the start of a game against Somerset Prep was the easiest shot she ever had in high school, but it was also the toughest. This season is Stubbs’ senior year. It was supposed to be a year that
PECS softball wins opening day game Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 BRIGHTON — It didn’t take long for hard work to pay off for the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School softball team. The Seminoles started their season on the right note with an 11-3 opening day win against Osceola Middle School on Feb. 20 in Brighton. “We’ve been working hard in practice