Kippenberger savors final moments as Miss Indian World Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Kippenberger was asked to be part of the final night's grand entry of dancers to mark her last moments as Miss Indian World on April 30. (Photo Damon Scott) ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The Seminole Tribe’s Cheyenne Kippenberger ceremoniously ended her unprecedented reign as 2019-2021 Miss Indian World April 28 to April
Seminole role in plume trade, ‘Everglades’ film focus of event Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Everett Osceola speaks prior to a film screening of “Wind Across the Everglades” at Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale on April 26. (Photo Sergio Tirado) FORT LAUDERDALE – Film buff, Native Reels Cinema Festival creator and cultural ambassador for the Seminole Tribe, Everett Osceola, spoke at an event to mark National
Seminole Tribe lifts mask mandate Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 The use of masks is now optional at the Seminole Tribe. (Image via Facebook) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe lifted its mask mandate after more than two years of having it in place during the Covid-19 pandemic. Health and Human Services (HHS) executive director, Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley, announced the change in
Hard Rock Hotel comes to New York Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 The hotel features the RT60 rooftop bar and lounge on the 34th floor. (Courtesy Hard Rock) The highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel New York opened for business April 25. The 446-room hotel is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan in close proximity to distinct landmarks such as Radio City Music
Valholly Frank lends support for renewable energy goals Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 Valholly Frank, center, from the Big Cypress Reservation, speaks April 21 at a news conference in Miami with Delaney Reynolds, left, and FDACS commissioner Nikki Fried. (Screenshot via Facebook) The Seminole Tribe’s Valholly Frank might be a bit soft spoken in person, but she’s been a fierce and outspoken leader in
Indigenous big band to convene for unique show Arts & Entertainment News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 Keefe has been a vocalist and musician for many years. (Courtesy Julia Keefe) Jazz vocalist, actor and educator Julia Keefe (Nez Perce) has achieved something uncommon. She’s assembled an all-Indigenous, 16-piece big band for a May 19 performance at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in Olympia, Washington. Keefe says that
‘Artists Den’ showcases talent at Hard Rock locales Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 Latin musician Justin Quiles (with microphone) performs outside of the Guitar Hotel at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The performance is featured in the third season of “Live from the Artists Den.” Photo: Kevin Condon. The digital TV music series “Live from the Artists Den” – known for
Father-son team continues Osceola business legacy Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 Gem Osceola (Courtesy photo) HOLLYWOOD – Seminole tribal members Gem and John Osceola have been busy these days. The father-son team are involved in several business ventures and said they stay inspired by the memory of family patriarch Joe Dan Osceola, who died in 2019 at 82. Joe Dan Osceola is known
Conference tackles weighty Indian Country issues Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - April 13, 2022April 14, 2022 This graphic was created by Viola Clark to represent the conference’s opening keynote titled: "Homecoming: Our Journeys and Experiences." (Courtesy NICWA) The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) held a virtual conference for a third consecutive year April 3-6. A range of Indian Country issues was presented during the three-day event.
Indigenous communities to receive $46M in climate funding News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 Cutline: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) (File photo) The Interior Department announced April 11 that tribal communities would receive $46 million in new climate funding to help address the impacts of climate change. Researchers say climate change affects Indigenous people disproportionately – leaving many more vulnerable to its impacts – which