National Native American Veterans Memorial to be dedicated Nov. 11 Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 The dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial has been set for Nov. 11 at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. The ceremony will take place on the grounds of the museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Organizers said the dedication will begin with a procession of
Mr. 300: Arek Jumper bowls perfect game Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - February 3, 2020February 4, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — Arek Jumper has been bowling for nearly as long as he has been walking. The 20-year old, who grew up on the Hollywood Reservation, bowls in area leagues at least four nights a week. Until Nov. 19, 2019, he had never reached the pinnacle of every bowler’s desire:
Ahfachkee girls enjoying successful season Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - February 3, 2020February 4, 2020 BIG CYPRESS — With four wins in its first six games, the Ahfachkee School girls basketball team has had plenty of reasons to celebrate this season. But Ahfachkee’s upbeat attitude goes beyond just the scores. First-year head coach Jarvis Jones said the team brings an energetic and unselfish approach
Tribe well represented at South Florida Fair Community News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 WEST PALM BEACH — Even though he’s only a junior in high school, Braydn Daum already has a pretty good idea about his future career. He wants to join the Navy after he graduates and perhaps serve as a hospital corpsman. For now, the junior at Lake Placid High School is
‘Code Talkers’ tells uniquely Native story to young readers Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 When people think of code talkers they likely think of the Navajo in World War II. And that’s for good reason. The U.S. Marine Corps recruited more than 400 Navajo to be code talkers in 1941 and 1942 during the war – the original group numbered about 30. Their skill would also
CSSS director brings expansive experience to Tribe Education News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - February 3, 2020February 4, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — Michael Giacchino recognized an artistic side early in life and spent many years developing it.He said he was following his passion. Now an education administrator for the Tribe, it might seem like a bit of a departure from artistic pursuits. But at second glance it makes more sense than
Diabetes program funded for short term (again) Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 Advocates for the funding of two diabetes-related programs that benefit Native Americans have once again come up short in the federal budget process. The Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) and the Special Diabetes Program (SDP) were given five-month extensions in Congress’ recently passed 2020 budget. However, the National Indian Health Board
For Tribe’s wildland firefighters, Australia blazes hit close to home Community News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 Nearly 28,000 square miles of Australia have been consumed by wildfires since September. That land, more than 18 million acres, is larger than the states of New Jersey, Massachusetts and Maryland combined. As of Jan. 13, 28 people have perished in the fires, nearly 3,000 homes have been destroyed or
Native American voting reforms in 2020 spotlight Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 Election officials across the country continue to prep for the coming elections of 2020, and voting rights advocates are keeping an eye on issues related to registration, identification and access. Lawmakers are also involved in bills that seek to expand strengthen voting rights. The Democrat-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed the Voting
Wynwood murals depict Seminole teen, Miccosukee elders Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 MIAMI — Two very different murals are on display in the Wynwood district of Miami, but both have an association to Florida’s two Tribes. An eight-story high mural of teenage Seminole Kyle James Grant is on the northeast side of the Wynwood 25 apartment building in the heart of the trendy