Glades County has among the fewest confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Florida, however its numbers have spiked in recent days. According to state health department data, Glades has 13 confirmed cases, which is the seventh fewest of the state’s 67 counties, but six of those cases have come in the past
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NICWA wraps its first-ever virtual conference
Cindy Blackstock, executive director of First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, participates in NICWA's virtual version of its “Protecting Our Children” conference. (Courtesy NICWA) The National Indian Child Welfare Association did what many organizations have had to do during the coronavirus pandemic – switch from hosting in-person conferences
Indian Country stays engaged with federal government on COVID-funding
Even before the COVID-19 public health crisis began to grip the globe, Indian Country faced significant challenges from underfunding in health care, education, broadband and internet access, economic development, housing, human services and more. A group of Indian Country leaders said in a March 20 teleconference for members of the media
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa donates food
EIRA’s new season set to start in February
The 2020 Eastern Indian Rodeo Association season is slated to start Feb. 1 with the annual Betty Mae Jumper Memorial Rodeo at the Hollywood Reservation Rodeo Arena. Rodeo action will continue in Hollywood on Feb. 8 for the annual Bill Osceola Memorial INFR Tour Rodeo. Other rodeos on the tentative
New Hard Rock Live lines up big stars
$11.2 million awarded to for Native communities
The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families recently awarded 40 grant projects, totaling $11,237,594 with a goal to help strengthen Native communities throughout the United States. ANA promotes self-sufficiency for Native Americans by providing discretionary grant funding for
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“Inside Genocide” I can remember when it was all of us, our unity’s what made us and now it’s a must, we gave from our hearts we had our tribal pride, each clan gave love and for us was down to ride. Respect was our Creed with loyalty and trust. Now
RIDE TV to broadcast INFR
The 44th annual Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) championship round Oct. 26 will be broadcast live by RIDE TV from South Point Arena in Las Vegas. Showcasing the action from previous rounds, RIDE TV will also air five one-hour INFR highlight shows in December on dates to be announced. Several Seminole
Tribal Historic Preservation Office awarded grant to examine effects of Hurricane Irma on cultural resources
By Maureen MahoneyTribal Archaeologist, Tribal Historic Preservation Office, Seminole Tribe of Florida The Seminole Tribe of Florida Tribal Historic Preservation Office (STOF-THPO) was recently awarded a $400,000 grant from the Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund from the National Park Service. The grant funds will be used to determine the impact that Hurricane Irma had on