Museum’s mummy toe sparked curiosity in Rosebrough Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 Research coordinator navigates Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki projects BIG CYPRESS — If Mary Beth Rosebrough’s grandmother hadn’t taken her to a museum when she was six-years-old, she might not be working at the one in Big Cypress today. A trip to the St. Louis Art Museum is still a timeless memory. “I saw a mummy with
Project AWARE at work in Tribe’s schools Education News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 In 2019 the Seminole Tribe competed for a five-year, $8 million federal grant to identify mental health issues in children at an early age. The grant was competitive and open to all applicants, not just Native Americans. Led by Health and Human Services Director Dr. Paul Isaacs, the Tribe went
Ahfachkee students debut art exhibit at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Arts & Entertainment Community Education Top News Top Story by Analicia Austin - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 BIG CYPRESS — Art exhibits aren’t just limited to established artists as students at the Ahfachkee School proved at the opening reception of their art exhibit at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on Jan. 29. “It’s huge. I was telling the kids earlier it’s something that they can take with them their whole
First PECS Creek immersion program kids now in kindergarten Community Education Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 BRIGHTON — In August 2015 an innovative program began at the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School with the goal of creating Creek speakers from infancy. With only about 30 or 40 fluent Creek speakers in the Tribe, time was of the essence. Initially, the Creek immersion program was housed in the Creek Language
Seminole Scenes – March 2020 Seminole Scenes Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - March 3, 2020March 3, 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
Inaugural ‘Seminole Warrior Competition’ crowns its first winners Sports Top Story by Damon Scott - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 BIG CYPRESS – The first-ever “Seminole Warrior Competition” is in the books, and organizers said it was a success. The event was held Feb. 29 on the Big Cypress Reservation. It was designed to mimic the CrossFit Games, meaning competitors had to complete a variety of skill stations and strength moves as quickly as possible.
In ‘Standing Strong,’ Native teen takes on pipelines, suicide Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 Author Gary Robinson, who is of Choctaw/Cherokee descent, recently saw an opportunity to write a teen novel based on themes that, for some, could be categorized as mundane (the environment) and intense (suicide). But “Standing Strong” follows lead character Rhonda Runningcrane through a journey that is far from boring, although
It’s here: Census 2020 invitations arrive March 12 Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 Officials have been in overdrive for months to stress the importance of a full and accurate Census 2020 count. The outreach has been underway in earnest for more than a year. Starting March 12, invitations to participate begin to arrive in the mail. Every home should receive an invitation by April
CBH program guides participants back to society Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 The Center for Behavioral Health’s Re-Entry program is designed to help prepare incarcerated Tribal members to rejoin society. The program recently had its first graduate: Matthew Otero of Immokalee. Trust plays a big part of the program. Otero said at first he hesitated about participating until he met CBH counselor Marilyn
Thousands fill Brighton Field Day Festival Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 BRIGHTON — Nearly 4,000 attendees enjoyed the 82nd annual Brighton Field Day Festival Feb. 14-16. The visitors, who came from all over North America, were entertained by Native American dance, crafts and culture as well as concerts, competitive alligator wrestling and a professional rodeo. The event had something for everyone, including a