Meet the new Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School principal – Tracy Downing Education News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 BRIGHTON —There was a new face on campus July 25 at Brighton’s Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School – principal Tracy Downing. But while Downing is indeed a fresh face, she’s not an entirely new one. Downing lives in nearby Okeechobee, and has worked in the Okeechobee County School District for more than two
Seminole Scenes – October 2019 Seminole Scenes Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - October 3, 2019October 9, 2019 WARRIOR SUPPORTERS: Mohayla Billie and Allekeao Billie show their support for the Ahfachkee School girls volleyball team during a game against Sheridan Hills Christian School on Sept. 20 in Hollywood. (Photo Kevin Johnson) SISTERS SEEK SHELTER: Cady Osceola holds her sister Khodie Osceola, 1, tight as they take shelter from
Tribe to host first trauma-focused symposium Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — The idea had been brewing for some time in Cheyenne Kippenberger’s mind – a Tribal conference that addressed issues of trauma. She’d spoken about such subjects during her reign as Miss Florida Seminole. She wasn’t sure exactly how to go about bringing all the pieces together, but the
Florida, a tourist state; unconquered Seminoles, the tourism attraction Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 By Marlin Billie, Panther Clan,
New Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki exhibit goes ‘Skin Deep’ Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Analicia Austin - October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 BIG CYPRESS — A new exhibit at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in Big Cypress is a first-time concept that’s been two years in the making. The idea started when an employee noticed Tribal member Lorelei Matthews' unique tattoos. The exhibit "Skin Deep Contrasts in Seminole Culture" was a two-year process as the
Tribe works to preserve, teach history of Egmont Key Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 Egmont Key might be a secluded island, but it’s one with a significant historical connection to the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Located at the mouth of Tampa Bay, the island is just off the coasts of St. Petersburg and Bradenton. It became a wildlife refuge and was put on the National Register
Get to know your new Seminole princesses Community News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 Miss Florida Seminole Durante Blais-Billie By: Damon Scott Miss Florida Seminole Durante Blais-Billie (Courtesy Photo) If you were wondering what to expect from the new Miss Florida Seminole over the next year – read on for a few clues. Durante Blais-Billie, of the Hollywood Reservation, was crowned Miss Florida Seminole on July 27. The
4-H season begins with plenty of newness Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 The 4-H year began the month with some new programs, new procedures and a whole lot of kids and animals. Nearly 50 kids in the heifer and steer projects brought their animals to Brighton and Big Cypress in September to tag their steers and attend the first meeting of the
Valholly Frank voices her climate concerns during massive global rallies Community News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 FORT LAUDERDALE — They chanted “Hey, hey, ho, ho, these fossil fuels have to go.” They cheered each time a passing vehicle honked in support. And on a day when most of them would normally be in classrooms in Broward County, they carried signs in front of the
The final countdown Community News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 Grand opening of Seminole Hard Rock’s enormous expansion set for Oct. 24 HOLLYWOOD — It’s down to the wire as thousands of details are checked and double checked for what will be a new day in the history of the Seminole Tribe and Hard Rock International. Many milestones have already been reached