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Volume XLI • Number 8 August 31, 2017 Honoring history: Tribe celebrates anniversary

BY LI COHEN Staff Reporter HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe RI )ORULGD KDV RI¿FLDOO\ UHDFKHG GLDPRQG status. A nation was born in 1957, and now 60 years later, the Tribe remembers what it has overcome and looks forward to what’s next. On Aug. 21, hundreds of Tribal members and friends gathered to celebrate Seminole sovereignty. The Tribal Council and Board, Miss and Junior Miss Florida Seminole DQG HOHFWHG RI¿FLDOV IURP QHLJKERULQJ municipalities joined the festivities under a giant white tent near the Council Oak on the Hollywood Reservation. The event featured catered food, live music from Paul Buster, Ted Nelson and Spencer Battiest, traditional songs from the Brighton elders group of Emma Fish, Mable Johns, Onnie Osceola, Jimmy Smith and Alice Sweat, a poetry reading from Moses Jumper Jr. and a Seminole Wars reenactment. “Celebrating 60 years as a federally recognized tribe is nothing but a small feat compared to what will be possible in the near future,” said Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. “There’s not anything that any of us can’t say about how proud we are to be Seminole Tribal members and to be part of where we are today. We’re a huge family, a loving family, a caring family.” 6KDULQJ LQ WKH IHVWLYLWLHV ZHUH RI¿FLDOV from neighboring towns, including Cooper City, Dania Beach, Davie, Hollywood and Pembroke Pines, and the Broward County Commission. Kevin Johnson “I think bringing everyone together is so Elders from Brighton sing traditional songs during the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s 60th anniversary celebration Aug. 21 on the Hollywood Reservation. From left, Alice Sweat, Mable Johns, Emma Fish, Onnie important,” said Davie Mayor Judy Paul, a Osceola and Jimmy Smith perform on stage. retired social studies teacher who said that Native American history was a large part of medicine man Bobby Frank was a treat for their culture is being retained,” she said. EHJDQ LQ  ZLWK WKH ¿UVW UHFRUGHG EHFDPH HQVODYHG XQRI¿FLDOO\ VWDUWLQJ WKH her curriculum. Paul. Highlighted during the celebration were European contact with Seminole ancestors. ¿JKWIRU1DWLYHULJKWVDQGVRYHUHLJQW\ Being able to see the Tribe’s culture “I loved hearing the members speaking WKH 7ULEH¶V VLJQL¿FDQW PRPHQWV WKURXJKRXW As more explorers ventured to the U.S. and Leading to the Seminole Wars that shine through speakers such as Seminole in their Native tongue knowing that part of the past 60 years and beyond. This history claimed land as their own, Native Americans )See HISTORY on page 4A Marker Students, ceremony Spencer Battiest performs teachers return commemorates at Smithsonian museums to school Tribal Oak’s for 2017-18 BY BEVERLY BIDNEY “A lot of Indian artists have passed through a duet of “The Storm” with his brother. As academic year impact in BC Staff Reporter here. It was such an honor to be called by usual, he brought his son Emery Battiest, 6, the Smithsonian and having my family here to the concert. BY LI COHEN made it even more special. My grandmother “This was the most fun I’ve had in a BY BEVERLY BIDNEY AND LI COHEN NEW YORK CITY AND [Judy Baker] doesn’t travel, but she came out while,” Doc said. “How many times do you Staff Reporter Staff Reporters WASHINGTON — Spencer Battiest took for this.” get to perform in New York? The crowd didn’t BIG CYPRESS — History is known for New York City and Washington, D.C. by 6SHQFHUURFNHG1HZSeminoles. IHVWLYLWLHV VWDUWHG WKH ¿UVW ZHHN RI $XJXVW Originally used as a meeting point with informational parties in Hollywood and to discuss the Tribe’s constitution, the Immokalee. Elementary, middle and high tree is now a focal point of remembrance school students, along with their families, DQG DSSUHFLDWLRQ IRU WKH 7ULEH¶V ¿JKW IRU enjoyed swimming, water slides, music, food sovereignty. In commemorating this tree, the and bounce houses. The Tribal Council also community has made a statement that the provided free backpacks to all Tribal students past will never be forgotten and the future and the Center for Student Success and will always remain hopeful. Services attended the Hollywood event to 7RPDUNWKHORFDWLRQ¶VVLJQL¿FDQFHWKH provide families with education information. 7ULEDO+LVWRULF3UHVHUYDWLRQ2I¿FHXQYHLOHGD Tiawannah Calhoun, K-12 educational bronze plaque that explains the oak’s impact advisor, said CSSS helped distribute in the Big Cypress community. backpacks to students on every reservation, Written on the plaque is the memory of something the Tribe has done for the past few Frank Billie, of the Wind Clan, who previously years. She said the initiative was developed owned the house built next to the tree, and to help excite kids for the school year and Jimmy O’Toole Osceola, of the Panther Clan, help reduce school supply costs for parents. both who served as representatives from “Backpacks are expensive to purchase Big Cypress on the Tribe’s Constitutional and we give out really good ones. At the Committee. It also acknowledges key leaders end of the day, you need something to put who helped shape the Tribe’s future: Frank supplies in that’s of good quality and that will Billie, John Cypress, Willie Frank, Jimmy last a long time,” she explained. “It just helps Cypress and Johnson Billie. out the families a little more … it’s a little Nearly 100 people attended the unveiling. weight lifted off their shoulders.” Speakers included Board President Mitchell Chelsea Mountain brought her 4-year- Cypress, Big Cypress Board Rep. Joe Frank, old son, who will attend pre-k this year, to Big Cypress Councilman Mondo Tiger, Carol the back-to-school event in Hollywood. Cypress, Sue Jane Cypress and the Tribe’s Although she already purchased a backpack royalty – Miss Florida Seminole Randee for her son prior to the event, she said the Osceola and Jr. Miss Florida Seminole information CSSS provided and the event as Kailani Osceola. D ZKROH ZHUH EHQH¿FLDO 7KLV ZDV KHU ¿UVW President Cypress and Councilman year attending the event with her son and said Beverly Bidney Spencer Battiest with his brother Zack “Doc” Battiest and the band perform on the plaza near the New York City’s Smithsonian National Museum of the )See TRIBAL OAK on page 4A American Indian on Aug. 3. )See BACK TO SCHOOL on page 2B

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President Trump NMAI’s Cécile Ganteaume bans transgender shares thoughts on from military — Just the latest form of Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki anniversary oppression in the USA • Mark Charles, • Cécile Ganteaume, National collections sharing, but also in serious curatorial department and obviously of “other” in order to “sanctify” their regard to sharing professional talented exhibitions department. Indian Country Today mistreatment and oppression. Throughout Museum of the American Indian expertise and growing up Over the last 20 years, the Ah-Tah-Thi- the centuries Christian Empire has provided together as new and innovative Ki Museum’s presentation of truly impressive n Wednesday, July 26, President WKH MXVWL¿FDWLRQ IRU WKH RSSUHVVLRQ RI cultural institutions. Opening art work and exceptionally important historic Trump tweeted: many groups, including heretics, Muslims, in 1997, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum had DUFKLYDO PDWHULDOV KDV WHVWL¿HG VXSHUEO\ WR “After consultation with indigenous people, people with black skin ice Chairman Cypress, council O and now the LGBTQ community. D KHDG VWDUW RQ WKH 10$, ZKRVH ÀDJVKLS the dramatic history of Seminoles, as well my Generals and military experts, please be members, representatives, Ah- As a Native man, someone from a Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Director museum opened on the National Mall in as to the richness and vibrancy of Seminole advised that the United States Government V Washington, DC in 2004. Billy Cypress culture. As the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will not accept or allow transgender group of people who have been oppressed, Backhouse, served eight years on the NMAI’s board of celebrates its 20th anniversary, it is ideally individuals to serve in any capacity in the mistreated and ethnically cleansed from these and ladies and lands because we were categorized as “other” gentlemen: trustees and, moreover, headed the board’s situated to use its increasingly preeminent U.S. Military.” immensely important repatriation committee. collections and expertise to play a critical Four hours later he also tweeted: by the Christian Empire known as the United It is my very States of America, I am deeply concerned by great pleasure The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s subsequent role in engaging Seminoles of all ages, as “IN AMERICA WE DON’T WORSHIP executive director, Tina Osceola, also well as non-Seminole visitors, in the lessons GOVERNMENT – WE WORSHIP GOD!” the words and actions of President Trump to be here today regarding transgender people. It is extremely representing served on the NMAI’s board of trustees. But to be learned from Seminole history, culture Why does the President of a self- before either Tina Osceola or Billy Cypress and arts. On behalf of the National Museum proclaimed “Christian” nation choose to GLI¿FXOWWRJRYHUQDFRXQWU\OHWDORQHFODLP Kevin Gover, to follow Christ, when you cannot even treat director of the served on the NMAI’s board, well over a of the American Indian, I wish you continued RSSUHVV WUDQVJHQGHU SHRSOH E\ VSHFL¿FDOO\ dozen Seminole Tribal members from Big success in this great endeavor. banning them from service in the U.S. your neighbor and your fellow citizens as National Museum fully human. of the American Cypress, Hollywood and Brighton including, Congratulations on your 20th military? to name just two exceptional individuals, anniversary! Because President Trump, and many I welcome you to read another article I Indian (NMAI), recently published “Where Augustine Goes and indeed the Sonny Billie and Lorene Gopher, helped the Evangelicals, believe in the false notion NMAI plan one of its three major inaugural Cécile Ganteaume is the associate of Christendom and its perverted role of Off the Rails,” which details how the church entire staff of got from a message of mercy and grace in the NMAI, past and present, including our exhibitions. At the same time, several NMAI curator at the National Museum of the enforcing the doctrines of the Church. conservators, including the head of our American Indian. She presented the But they are incorrect. Luke 7 to the Doctrine of Discovery. How founding director, Richard West. We all it got from following a savior who was share your joy in celebrating 20 years as a conservation department, Marian Kaminitz, preceeding speech at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki First of all, there is no such thing as helped the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum work Museum’s 20th anniversary celebration on Christendom. According to the model and persecuted and executed for his faith, to an world-class museum, as well as an exemplary imperial power that oppressed, persecuted community and tribal museum. I had the RXW WKH VSHFL¿FDWLRQV IRU LWV VWDWHRIWKHDUW Aug. 19. teachings of Jesus, Christian Empire does not collections storage spaces and install its exist. Jesus came to make disciples, plant a and even executed those it determined to be good fortune of being present at the grand “other.” opening of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum 20 inaugural and subsequent exhibitions which FKXUFKDQGRIIHUKLPVHOIDVDOLYLQJVDFUL¿FH displayed NMAI historic Seminole textiles, He came here to lay down his life, not save it. years ago because I played a small, but for Mark Charles is a speaker, writer and me hugely memorable, role in helping to jewelry and household items. And he warned his disciples that they should All of this is to say, that the National expect, and do, the same. But the Empire FRQVXOWDQW IURP )RUW 'H¿DQFH $UL]RQD make the NMAI’s historic collection of 19th (Navajo Nation). He is a graduate of UCLA and early 20th century Seminole clothing Museum of the American Indian has always must save its life. The Empire must protect had a very keen and, I might add, vested itself. The purpose of Empire is in direct DQGWKHRUJDQL]HURI$1HZ&RQYHUVDWLRQ$ available to Billy Cypress, David Blackard Public Reading of the US Apology to Native and the many others who planned the Ah- interest in the success of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki opposition to the teachings and the model of Museum. The NMAI has taken tremendous Jesus. Thus, Christendom is the prostitution Peoples. He also consults as a Resource Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s groundbreaking Development Specialist for Indigenous inaugural exhibition. pleasure in watching the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki of the Church to the Empire. Museum grow as an institution with an And second, since the 4th century, Worship at the Calvin Institute of Christian Not everybody present may realize that Worship and is the Primary Investigator on the National Museum of the American Indian active, and hugely impressive acquisitions beginning with the writings of Augustine department that has quietly, but steadfastly of Hippo, Christendom has been used a study conducted through Brigham Young and Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum share a highly University on the Navajo perception of time. collaborative history, not only in regard to built up a collection of important documents to justify creating theological categories concerning the Seminole Wars, and with a What’s next? Schoolhouse Rock, funding inequity and making sure law is followed Indians and Alaska Natives remains high, as billing (including Medicaid) remains at the country on health care. They know they don’t that’s where so much of the innovation and • Mark Trahant, a Kaiser Family Foundation report noted a local service unit. There is now a funding want Obamacare (even though it’s based excellence in Indian health exists. We need couple of months ago. inequity that needs to be addressed by on conservative, market-based ideas). They to more more about what’s working and Native News Online “The Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid state legislatures. Recently Rep. Tom Cole, sure as hell know they don’t want universal why. Yet Congress (and the public narrative) expansion provides an opportunity to R-Oklahoma, said he knows these states and enate Republicans campaigned health insurance, either Single Payer such continue to think of an IHS that no longer enhance this role by increasing coverage they won’t expand Medicaid. (Back to the as Medicare for All or a government health exists. At least entirely. against “Obamacare” for seven among American Indians and Alaska Natives welfare, thinking.) I hope not. years. Yet there was never an service like Great Britain’s. This might be a moment to focus on the S and providing additional revenue to IHS- The Trump administration recently Yet when I listened to the debate latter part of what the agency does, improving alternative that had support from a majority and Tribally-operated facilities,” The Kaiser made it easier for states to get a 100 percent yesterday so many of the complaints about WKH ÀRZ RI IXQGV DQG DGGLQJ PRUH RI RXU of their own party. report said. “In states that do not expand reimbursement for Indian health patients The problem is simple: Many (not all) insurance and costs could be solved by such people to insurance rolls. Here’s the thing: Medicaid, American Indians and Alaska (enticing South Dakota to reconsider joining a path. The problem here is that the United We cannot do anything about universal Republicans see health care programs that Natives will continue to face gaps in coverage the ranks of expansion states.) help people — the Affordable Care Act, States made a huge mistake with employer- health care. At least not yet. But we can have and growing inequities.” So it’s possible, and a challenge, to based insurance and that left out people who universal health care for Indian Country. It’s Medicaid, etc. — as welfare. Others look This is a problem that will grow make sure that the law is implemented, and at the evidence and see these programs work for themselves or small businesses. The a huge task, but the ACA remains the law and because of congressional inaction. Nineteen that innovation continues. The ACA gives RQO\ZD\WR¿[WKDWLVDODUJHSRRORISHRSOH it’s only a matter of execution (not a policy that are effective: Insuring people, creating states including Oklahoma, South Dakota, much power to an administration to a state jobs, supporting a rural economy, and spreading the costs, so that healthy people debate). Wisconsin, Wyoming, Idaho, Kansas, to change the rules. You will see a lot of that pay for sick people. The ACA tried to do that Third-party collections now account for actually resulting in better health outcomes. Nebraska, Florida, and Maine, have rejected now. Indian Country needs to keep a sharp Evidence-based success stories. with mandates. Most countries accomplish about $1.8 billion out of the IHS’ budget. The Medicaid expansion. So a tribal citizen in eye on that process and raise objections if the that goal with universal insurance. dollars Congress appropriates is $4.8 billion. Of course Indian Country is squarely in those states gets fewer dollars for healthcare result is unsatisfactory. the middle of this debate. Congress has never Another factor in the Republican plans The third-party portion can grow through than some Indian health patients in North So why did the Senate bill fail? Sure, — and another reason for the bill’s failure more insurance coverage. The appropriations even considered, let alone acted, to fully fund Dakota, Montana, Alaska, Arizona, New full credit should go to the heroic stands Indian health programs. But the Affordable — is their absolute certainty in a market- VLGHZLOOUHTXLUHKDUG¿JKWVLQ&RQJUHVVDQG Mexico, or any other state that took advantage by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Sen. based solution. Healthcare delivery and free the outcome is uncertain. &DUH$FWEDVLFDOO\GH¿QHGWKH,QGLDQ+HDOWK of the expansion. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. From the very markets do not play well together. The proof 6HUYLFH DQG WULEDO QRQSUR¿W DQG XUEDQ Back to the Senate. Texas Sen. John As Kaiser notes: “American Indians and beginning of the debate they were the party of that is simple: How much is an empty Cornyn, a member of the Republican operations) as health care delivery vehicles. Alaska Natives will continue to face gaps in advocates for a Medicaid system that does And one way to pay for that delivery was hospital bed worth to a business? Yet that leadership, joked that perhaps it’s time for coverage and growing inequities in states that produce better healthcare outcomes. And should be the goal. And how much is it worth a new way of doing business. “I guess we by providing health insurance through an do not expand Medicaid. In states that do not Alaska is a great example of that because expanded Medicaid, no-cost insurance that to a hospital-as-a-business to help a patient ought to go back to Schoolhouse Rock,” he expand Medicaid, many poor adults remain nearly a quarter of the state’s population is not need surgery? What market incentives are said. That’s been a clear message from both tribal members could get through exchanges without an affordable coverage option and served. This is how it should be across Indian and employers. The ACA with all its faults there for people to eat better? Republicans and Democrats throughout this will likely remain uninsured. Similarly, IHS Country and the nation. Seven years ago, when I started writing messy project. Get a bill. Hold hearings. sets out a plan to fully fund the Indian Health providers in these states will not realize gains And, of course, there was Sen. John Service. a lot about health care, I did so because I saw Let a committee debate alternatives. Then in Medicaid revenue.” McCain’s dramatic late night thumb’s down. the Indian Health Service as a fascinating OHWWKHELOOFRPHWRWKHÀRRU5HJXODURUGHU That’s the challenge now. Making sure This is the what’s next? How does the The Arizona Republican was a no vote when that every American Indian and Alaska example of government-run and managed Schoolhouse rock. country manage this divide, especially in it counted. healthcare. As we began this debate, I Native has insurance of some kind. Because Indian Country. (And, just as important, we But that’s not why the bill failed. Fact of what happened (or, more accurately, what WKRXJKWOHW¶V¿JXUHRXWZKDWZRUNVDQGZKDW Mark Trahant is the Charles R. Johnson also need to see the gap measured. What are is it’s remarkable that such nonsense got so needs work. Endowed Professor of Journalism at the did not happen) in the Senate this week the differences in treatment and outcome far. It’s inconceivable that a plan was written the money remains on autopilot. If you are But I was way wrong. IHS is no longer University of North Dakota. He is an between Montana and Idaho or North Dakota at lunch the day before the vote. The bill only a government-run system. Much of independent journalist and a member of eligible, the funding is there. and South Dakota? Data, please.) This is failed because the Republicans, as a group, Yet the uninsured rate for American the agency is now a funding mechanism for The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. On Twitter critical because under current law, third-party do not know where they want to lead the WULEDOQRQSUR¿WDQGXUEDQRSHUDWLRQV $QG @TrahantReports

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More than a crowd of curious onlookers, the tribe. To avoid that, they would stop all eyes tilted skyward, Seminoles joined 100 spectators, some from who had an opportunity to see activities and go inside where they didn’t eat, millions of other North Americans as they as near as the reservation the enlarged version of the drink or do anything else to show respect to ZDWFKHGWKH¿UVWWRWDOVRODUHFOLSVHWRFURVV and others from as eclipse. the sun and moon. Some Navajo still observe the continental U.S. from coast to coast since far as Germany, Guy and Francoise similar traditions and Navajo Nation schools 1918. witnessed the once Bouchereau traveled were given the option to close Aug. 21. Depending on which reservation it was in a lifetime event from Clewiston to The Temagami First Nation in Canada viewed from, 76 to 82 percent of the sun was while enjoying attend the museum’s has a legend of a boy who set snares for a covered by the moon’s shadow at the height appropriately- viewing party. living and decided to snare the sun. When the of the eclipse a few minutes before 3 p.m. named snacks “We probably sun didn’t rise the next day, his people begged Aug. 21. for the won’t be around him to set the sun loose, but he refused to go Many spectators wore International occasion for the next one, that close to the sun. Instead, he tried to get Organization for Standardization (ISO) such as so we wanted to animals to gnaw at the net; all failed except a compliant eclipse glasses; others used Moon Pies, see this one,” small mouse. The sun escaped and life went ingenious ways to view the spectacle through Sunny Francoise on as normal. The Cree, Innu and Menominee pinhole boxes or other similar apparatuses. Delight, said. “It’s Tribes all have similar legends. At the Ahfachkee School in Big Cypress, Sunkist fabulous.” A few tribes have stories that mimic the students made pinhole viewers from cereal, raisins and Families Seminole legend, but with slight variations. cracker and shoe boxes and watched the other sun donned The Choctaw believed eclipses were eclipse from the school grounds. Students and moon eclipse caused by a mischievous black squirrel who who didn’t have parental permission to watch themed glasses and tried to eat the sun. They believed the only the celestial show outdoors gathered in the treats. shared the way to stop it was to scare him away. Women cafeteria and watched a live feed from NASA Jake experience and children created a cacophony of noise by as it documented the eclipse’s journey across Osceola together. yelling, shrieking, clanging bells, pans and the nation. “Awesome” and “cool” were “I told cups to confuse the squirrel. Even dogs joined heard repeatedly as the students witnessed demonstrated my kids that the ruckus by barking and howling. The the start of the eclipse. the Seminole their great- Choctaw warrior men, however, remained Principal Dorothy Cain treated students legend of grandmother FDOPDQGVKRWULÀHVDWWKHVN\DVLIWKH\ZHUH outdoors to a brief glimpse through ISO VKRRWLQJÀDPLQJ would have seen the shooting game. compliant glasses. Most jaws dropped at the arrows at the toad last eclipse in 1918,” The Eastern Cherokee believed a great sight of a sliver of the sun being covered by trying to swallow Danielle Frye said. “I frog was trying to consume the sun, so the moon’s shadow. the sun. wanted to connect them WKH\EHDWGUXPV¿UHGULÀHVDQGPDGHQRLVH Eclipses have been viewed by mankind “Different families to that and to hear the to scare it away. When the eclipse ended, throughout the millennia and many cultures have different details, but story of the toad.” warriors danced to celebrate the great frog’s have legends to explain the phenomenon. it is a consistent story of a Throughout Indian defeat. Seminole legend has it that a toad is trying to creature that wants to swallow Country, many tribes have their “It’s kind of weird to think about how swallow the sun. the sun,” Osceola explained to the own legends and traditions. The long ago the last one was and that my [great-] “My grandmother Willie Mae Cypress crowd. “Our legend believes it is a Crow Tribe in Montana believed the sun grandmother saw it,” said Charli Frye, 14. Billie taught me that if you were sleeping toad. People shoot arrows into the sky to dies and comes back to life during an eclipse. “I never knew they have a legend for this; when it happened, you had to wake up or scare it away. If I’m true with my shot, we At The ancient Mayans believed an eclipse was it’s different from the other legends and it’s he would take your spirit with him,” said should have the sun back.” t h e m u s e u m ’ s an omen of bad tidings to come, which may pretty cool.” Mary Jene Koenes, traditional preservation With that, he shot four modern versions village grounds, a crowd gathered to wait have led them to study the sun, moon and curriculum specialist at Ahfachkee. “There RI ÀDPLQJ DUURZV ZKLFK ZHUH ¿W ZLWK DQ for the eclipse. Tribal Historic Preservation stars in order to predict eclipses and other may be other stories from other clans that /('HTXLSSHGQLJKW¿VKLQJEREEHUVLQVWHDG 2I¿FH HPSOR\HH %UDGOH\ 0XHOOHU DWWDFKHG celestial events. The result was the Mayan are all taught differently. Even in the same RIUHDOÀDPHV7KHDUURZVPHWWKHLUPDUNDQG binoculars to a tripod and pointed them at expertise in astronomy and invention of the family there can be different versions.” the sun returned to normal shortly thereafter. calendar.

Beverly Bidney (3) On top, Ahfachkee principal Dorothy Cain gives Abbiegale Green a brief look at the eclipse. Bottom left, Jake Osceola shoots a ‘flaming’ arrow at the eclipse to release the sun from the legendary toad. Middle, Charli Frye takes a photo of the eclipse. Bottom right, THPO employee Bradley Mueller shows an enlarged view of the eclipse to spectators, including this family from Germany.

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)TRIBAL OAK Tribe’s past and planning for the future. The From page 1A shade provided by trees created a comfort many desired to come together, effectively 7LJHUUHÀHFWHGRQJURZLQJXSLQ%LJ&\SUHVV communicate and create an impenetrable and the role the celebrated oak played in community bond. Councilman Tiger and their childhoods. They recalled going to the other tribal leaders tried for years to have this tree to drink sodas and watch shows on the message shared and preserved with the Tribal television set that Frank Billie set up for them Oak, and THPO ensured this dream became on his porch, located next to the tree, in the a reality. afternoons. They also remembered attending Victoria Menchaca, compliance review Council meetings and learning from Frank specialist at THPO, coordinated the event Billie about the trials and tribulations the so the Tribe has a means of honoring the Tribe faced from when he arrived in Big symbolism of the Tribal Oak. She explained &\SUHVV LQ  WR ZKHQ WKH 7ULEH UDWL¿HG that commemorating historical places gives their constitution and bylaws 20 years later. tribal members a tangible connection to their Retelling these stories and sharing past. information with those who didn’t get to “It is something they can go to see, feel experience them is how, they said, the and experience. It is something they can take Seminole culture is preserved. their children to and say, ‘Look, this where “This is a very historical place for us,” we united to prevent termination,’” she Councilman Tiger explained. “Seminole said. “The Seminoles lost so much due to persecution and everything that we can do to culture is not written; it’s told.” Beverly Bidney The story of the historic tree became preserve what history they have left and the things they have accomplished in the face of Following the Tribal Oak ceremony, Virginia Tommie, Esther Buster and Edna McDuffie look at photo archives from when the Big Cypress community originally clearer as the speakers described that trees met under the Tribal Oak. were traditionally used for learning from the persecution is important in and of itself and for future generations.” Along with honoring the and appreciation for older tree with a historic marker, generations, tribal members THPO also added the site to hope younger generations the Tribal Register of Historic will look to them as symbols Places. The Tribal Oak is the of community, strength and 19th site to be added to the hope. list, which allows the Tribe to “I’ve lived long enough protect historical and cultural to see the Tribe change and lands, as well as review and see the way we’re going. regulate federal projects that We’ve worked so hard,” take place on tribal lands. Carol Cypress said. “But it’s The Council Oak in important for us to keep going Hollywood is also on the list. and show our history to the Menchaca said the Tribal younger generations.” Oak and Council Oak were Randee Osceola agreed important meeting places with Cypress and explained during the creation of the that it is up to her and her Tribe’s constitution and peers to learn from the history charter. While the Council shared. She said learning Oak represents the entire and growing is as simple as Tribe, the Tribal Oak is a local reading books and asking the symbol for the Big Cypress elders about their experiences. Reservation. “It’s important for “They are both symbols [younger generations] to see of how the Tribe united to how we’ve grown as a tribe avoid termination and were and as a nation,” she said. “It’s set on a path that has led them good to always come back to the success that they have to your roots and learn from now,” she explained. them.” While the two sites of Beverly Bidney the trees are full of memories Tribal leaders and community members gather around the new marker for the Tribal Oak. 5A • The Seminole Tribune • August 31, 2017 Spencer and Doc Battiest win MTV Video Music Award with Taboo

BY BEVERLY BIDNEY Susan Bro, the mother of slain protestor sang, “To all my Native People, to all my Staff Reporter Heather Heyer, who was killed during Tribal people, keep your head up. Stand up, an anti-facism and neo-Nazi protest in stand up,” as Doc rapped “woke up and said (Editor’s note: The MTV Music Awards Charlottesville, Virginia on Aug. 12. ZHZRQ¶WJRTXLHWZH¶UHUHDG\IRUWKHEDWWOH ceremony was held Aug. 27 as this month’s “I want people to know that Heather and we ain’t running.” Tribune was close to publication. More never marched alone,” Bro told the audience. The musicians gathered in Los Angeles extensive coverage about Spencer and Zack “She was always joined by people from every to record the studio scenes of the video, but Battiest at the VMA will be provided in the race and every background in this country. In the Battiest brothers were performing in Sept. 29 Tribune and the Tribune's social that spirit, MTV has decided to honor all six San Francisco at the time and recorded their media). nominees for Best Fight Against the System. part with Taboo later. Most of the video was Through their diversity, these six videos show ¿OPHGDWWKH'$3/VLWHLQ1RUWK'DNRWDDQG Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas, Seminole there are many ways to take action and many highlights Sioux culture and dance along Tribe members Spencer and Zack “Doc” EDWWOHJURXQGVLQWKH¿JKWIRUVRFLDOJRRG´ with the water protectors on the scene. Battiest and a few other Native American The artists were hand-picked by Taboo, “I am part Shoshone, but this issue is DUWLVWV GXEEHG WKH 0DJQL¿FHQW 6HYHQ ZRQ who produced the song in September 2016. deeper than my Native American heritage,” DQ0799LGHR0XVLF$ZDUGRQ$XJIRU The singers live throughout the U.S. and Taboo said in a statement. “The Dakota “Stand Up / Stand N Rock” music video. recorded their parts remotely, but Taboo Access Pipeline is a shameless example of Nominated in the Best Fight Against the brought them together in New York to corporate interests being put ahead of human System category, the song is a protest against SHUIRUPDVDJURXSIRUWKH¿UVWWLPHLQ0DUFK rights and our environment. This song is a the Dakota Access Pipeline construction near GXULQJWKH³&DQ¶W'ULQN2LO.HHSLWLQ ‘thank you’ to the protectors that have stood the Standing Rock Sioux reservation and the Soil” climate justice event. against the pipeline and a call to action for serves as an opportunity for Native American “It wasn’t about advancing our careers, all native peoples to stand proud and unify artists to voice their opinions and show their it was purely about what we can do to help,” for our human rights and to protect our land.” support. Spencer said. “The fact that we did it together “Stand Up / Stand N Rock,” which also “A lot of indigenous artists trying to is amazing. It was a great opportunity whether features activist actress Shailene Woodley, make it in the mainstream came together or not you win an award. We just wanted to was never released for purchase and is the Courtesy photo with no egos, just to support those out there stand together.” only nominated song in the category that was Spencer and Zack “Doc” Battiest show off their Native pride with Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas. protesting on the front line,” Spencer said Taboo begins the song with a verse that produced and released without a record label. days before the awards ceremony. “It’s a great LQFOXGHVWKHUDS³:H¶YHEHHQ¿JKWLQJIRURXU The Best Fight Against the System category N Rock #NoDAPL,” Logic ft. Damian Spencer and Doc attended the VMA opportunity to continue to voice struggles of freedom since the Niña, the Pinta and the was previously called Best Video with a Lemar Hudson for “Black SpiderMan,” The less than a week after they performed at the indigenous people and stand up for what’s Santa María.” Social Message, but was rebranded this year. Hamilton Mixtape “Immigrants (We Get the Seminole Tribe's 60th anniversary celebration right for all nations and tribes.” Every artist sang or rapped a verse of The nominees in the category are Taboo Job Done),” Alessia Cara for “Scars To Your in Hollywood. Winners in the category were announced the song, each with a similar theme. Spencer ft. Shailene Woodley for “Stand Up / Stand Beautiful,” Big Sean for “Light,” and John at the VMA ceremony in Los Angeles by /HJHQGIRU³6XUH¿UH´ )BATTIEST From page 1A Aug. 5 was held inside the Potomac Atrium, where museum goers took their seats, stood nearby or watched from the multiple levels overlooking the atrium. The music reverberated through the museum. “Seeing him here in the Smithsonian is awesome,” said June Battiest, Spencer and Doc’s mother. “There is a lot of history here and they did a lot of research when they wrote ’The Storm.’ That history isn’t taught in books.” Spencer always wears something Seminole onstage. For these performances he wore a long thick strand of beads in medicine colors, carried a shaker made for him by medicine man Bobby Henry and donned a vintage patchwork jacket worn by one of the original founders of the Tribe. “The jacket was given to June by an elder who helped organize the Tribe,” Baker said. “That Spencer wore it here is meaningful. That jacket could be in this museum.” The concerts were part of the NMAI’s summer showcase of Native American talent, an annual event held for 11 years in Washington and more than 15 in New York. Over the years, the museums have featured an eclectic mix of artists including Grammy Award winners Buffy Saint-Marie, Rita Coolidge and Bill Miller, as well as John Trudell, Indigenous, Martha Redbone, Dark Water Rising and A Tribe Called Red. Concert organizers at NMAI had heard about Spencer, who was on their radar for a long time. “Some of our staff saw him perform at a film festival in California and our Programs Department admired how professional and polished Spencer is as an artist,” program manager Shawn Termin wrote in an email to the Tribune. “He has really developed himself into a multi-faceted artist with very good music.” Beverly Bidney The energetic performance and top- Spencer and Zack “Doc” Battiest perform “The Storm” for the crowd at the NMAI in Washington, D.C. Spencer is holding a traditional shaker made for him by medicine man Bobby Henry, which he brings to every notch songs attracted a crowd of about performance. 1,600 to the Washington concert. The Spencer said. “Music is our way of Natives alike. We’re all human and we’re all both concerts. Long-time friend Joni Josh the love. We’re all looking for the same thing; audience was younger than usual for the storytelling; we put them [songs] out into struggling with something.” said Spencer worked long and hard for his love. That’s my message.” museum, according to NMAI Social Media the universe and hope people hear them. Battiest’s cousin Bobbi Osceola, who success and she is proud of him. Coordinator Holly Stewart. My career is about empowering, embracing traveled to New York for the first time, “If I can brighten up someone’s day then “Storytelling is part of our culture,” and connecting with other Natives and non- said it was awesome seeing him perform at I’ve done my job,” Spencer said. “It’s all about

Beverly Bidney Beverly Bidney Spencer Battiest performs with his band al fresco at New York City’s Smithsonian National Museum of Spencer Battiest signs autographs for a group of youth from the local YMCA after the New York concert at the NMAI. the American Indian Aug. 3. 6A • The Seminole Tribune • August 31, 2017 Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki celebrates 20th anniversary

BY LI COHEN for the museum is a remarkable opportunity. learn about trading posts and tourist camps, colonial folks who wanted to write their to show people the Seminole story of where Staff Reporter He said that the upkeep of the facilities and Seminole crafts, arts and expression, cattle history for them. The tribes wanted to write the Tribe came from, where they’re going preservation of artifacts is commendable and rodeo, removal and resistance, obtaining their own history. … We have the opportunity and what their identity is today.” BIG CYPRESS — When the Seminole and is a great example of how to safeguard sovereignty, the Seminole Wars, present-day Tribe opened the doors of the Ah-Tah-Thi- heritage in a community. Seminole culture and more. The layout will Ki Museum in 199 to commemorate the “In order to know where we’re going we also feature a more modern look and more Tribe’s federal recognition, nobody imagined need to know where we’ve come from,” he artifacts and exhibits. the museum would transcend to the status it said. “We can’t know where we come from Sandy Shaughnessy, director of cultural claims today. if we don’t have institutions and individuals affairs at the Florida Department of State, The museum, now celebrating its 20th who are enabling that to happen, like this said that the 20th anniversary is a well- anniversary, has transformed into a nationally museum and the leadership here.” deserved celebration. DFFUHGLWHG DI¿OLDWH RI WKH 6PLWKVRQLDQ The museum contains hundreds of “We have to protect [heritage] for our ,QVWLWXWLRQ :LWK KDOOV ¿OOHG ZLWK DUWLIDFWV thousands of objects that preserve the future generations, just like our ancestors intricate displays and lesser-known facts Seminole culture, according to Paul did,” Shaughnessy said. “What is history about the Tribe, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki has become Backhouse, director of the museum and the without the arts and what are the arts without more than a tourist attraction, but a historical 7ULEDO +LVWRULF 3UHVHUYDWLRQ 2I¿FH DOO RI history; it’s a progression of storytelling and treasure. which help connect visitors to the Tribe’s passing it down.” To honor this story and the goals roots and share the unwritten Seminole story. Backhouse said some of Ah-Tah-Thi- met in the past two decades, the museum “In a world that’s increasingly Ki’s most notable accomplishments are held a celebration Aug. 19. Museum staff, homogenized, the Seminole Tribe has the museum’s representation of defending community members and Tribal leadership stood for its cultural integrity and identity sovereignty, visitor diversity and the gathered to learn about the museum’s history throughout,” he said. “The culture, the museum’s accreditation with the American and see what plans are in store, all while language and the traditions of the tribe are $OOLDQFHRI0XVHXPVZKLFKZDVFHUWL¿HGLQ listening to live music, enjoying catered still going strong. … [The museum is] an 2009. food and seeing the story of the uncon uered opportunity for the tribe to tell the story the “In 199 [the museum] was just an idea Seminoles unfold throughout the museum. way they want the story told.” and today it is an accredited museum and Clifford Murphy, folk and traditional arts Future plans for the museum will include one of the leading museums in the country,” director for the National Endowment of the a more in-depth look at the Tribe’s history. Backhouse explained. “It led Indian Country Li Cohen Arts, said that attending the 20th anniversary Upon entering the museum, guests will into a new era of how they’re perceived by The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum rolled out the red carpet to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Li Cohen (2) Left, President Mitchell Cypress and Miss Florida Seminole Randee Osceola look at a photo of the museum’s original groundbreaking. Right, Ewa Bandura listens to speakers discuss the significance of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum.

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Please feel free to visit our website at: Floridacriminaldefensepro.com 7A • The Seminole Tribune • August 31, 2017 Jimmy Osceola wins statewide Native art competition BY BEVERLY BIDNEY “Being a tribal member and Native and portrays traditional camps, warriors and were some close votes between the entries, Seminoles in Florida, water was essential Staff Reporter American is the most inspiring thing to me,” stomp dancers. Osceola’s pride and respect but overall Jimmy’s stood out in artistry and to our survival for food, shelter, clothing, said Osceola, of Plantation. “When I was IRUWKHODQGDQGWKH7ULEHDUHUHÀHFWHGLQWKH skill, as well as the portrayal of the heritage travel. Today water still is and always will painting it I wasn’t thinking about winning, paintings and culture of American Indians in Florida,” be essential for the survival of all mankind,” An oil painting created by artist Jimmy I just thought that as a Seminole of Florida, (LJKW SDLQWLQJV IURP ¿YH 1DWLYH NRCS American Indian/Alaska Native Osceola wrote. Osceola depicting Seminoles at Lake showing the lake would be good for heritage American artists living in Florida were Special Emphasis Program manager Katy The poster contest, which began in 1991, Okeechobee won the Natural Resources month. I think water is an important subject.” submitted to the contest. Seminole students Greene wrote in an email to the Tribune. showcases Native American talent in one Conservation Service poster contest in Osceola painted the scene from memory, Precious Jimmie and Carly Billie from the Artists were re uired to write a narrative state each year. To date, 20 states have been August. The theme of the competition was having spent countless hours at the lake over Tampa area submitted pieces. The artwork of their work with their submission to the featured. “Water is the Essential Element.” the years. Per contest rules, he incorporated was judged on creativity, originality, portrayal contest. Osceola’s painting, titled “Big Water cultural elements into the piece, including a of heritage and culture of American Indians “As in the beginning of our being as of Life”, will be printed on posters and dugout canoe, chickee, traditional clothing in Florida, distributed to the United States Department and an alligator lurking near the shore. incorporation RI $JULFXOWXUH¶V 15&6 RI¿FHV WKURXJKRXW A self-taught artist who discovered his of title and WKH 86 ,QGLDQ &RXQWU\ DQG WKH 3DFL¿F passion for painting about 20 years ago, theme, artistry Islands for American Indian Heritage Month Osceola is inspired by other tribal artists. and skill. in November. His artwork provides a window to the past “There

Photo courtesy NRCS Photo courtesy Renee Bodine/NRCS Jimmy Osceola’s painting depicts a family at Lake Okeechobee. Jimmy Osceola poses in front of his artwork. Summit brings conservationists together to discuss climate change

BY LI COHEN from nearby, others from as far as Scotland “The talks have been really interesting tailored to climate change’s impact on Staff Reporter presented their papers, posters and abstracts and showed the effects of climate change if Florida’s coast, coordinators made sure to that focused on climate’s impact on the world. we don’t do something about it,” she said. demonstrate global implications. Joanna HOLLYWOOD — Climate science 6SHFL¿FWRSLFVLQFOXGHGDUFKDHRORJLFDOVLWHV “Like some of the talks have really shown, Hambly from the SCAPE Trust in Scotland is more than an academic subject; it is a agricultural production stability, maritime climate change can impact cultural resources, discussed how sea level rise is taking away URXWH WKDW GH¿QHV WKH IXWXUH IRU SHRSOH LQ cultural resources, natural-cultural realities, land mass, the environment and people. If Scotland’s coasts and much of the country’s numerous ways. To shed some light on the site monitoring, preservation and protection, areas are eroded away, what does that mean cultural heritage with it. subject, the Florida Public Archaeology and more. for history ” “The methods and our approaches [of Network, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and The second day of the summit consisted As multiple presenters explained, addressing eroding coastlines in Scotland] Florida International University’s Global of a guided walk through Everglades Egmont Key and other archaeological and are applicable to heritages everywhere,” she Indigenous Forum hosted the Tidally United National Park and a tour of the Ah-Tah-Thi- cultural sites that are part of the Tribe are said, adding that transparency and active Summit Aug. 4 and , gathering people Ki Museum to learn about site and cultural the only records of various parts of history. civilian involvement is what allows them from throughout the world to learn about a preservation. Much of the land mass surrounding the island WR ÀRXULVK LQ FRPEDWWLQJ WKH FRDVWDO LVVXH common cause. Maureen Mahoney, a tribal archaeologist of Egmont Key has already been lost and as “You will work with different conditions The summit, held at the Seminole ZLWKWKH7ULEDO+LVWRULF3UHVHUYDWLRQ2I¿FH erosion continues, more of the Seminoles’ and I hope this is an eye-opening example of Tribe’s Native Learning Center in attended the event and said it’s important to story of imprisonment goes with it. how another place in the world is responding Hollywood, focused on the impact of sea see how the Seminole Tribe uses cultural Despite the huge archaeological and to the issues and opportunities presented by level rise on Florida’s archaeological and resources and how climate affects people cultural losses already suffered, however, climate change.” cultural resources. Sponsors and speakers living in Florida and around the world. presenters encouraged the community Regardless of where the issues are highlighted indigenous groups, climate For the Seminoles, history is essential, that steps can be taken to prevent further taking place throughout the world, all science, historic and cultural site planning which is why many of the discussions and loss. Included in the list of preventative presenters made sure to get one crucial point and the role cultural heritage plays within presentations explained how to identify activities includes critically noting and across The only way to preserve lands and climate science. FXOWXUDOO\ VLJQL¿FDQW DUHDV DQG ZK\ WKHLU HYDOXDWLQJ HQYLURQPHQWDO FKDQJHV ¿QGLQJ WKHLUVLJQL¿FDQFHLVWRFROODERUDWHWRSURWHFW 7KH¿UVWGD\RIWKHVXPPLWUHVHDUFKHUV survival is crucial to the Tribe. For Mahoney, a political voice to advocate for change, and lands, preserve history and push for a better presented papers and posters they wrote the presentation about Egmont Key and the coordinating volunteers to map and monitor future. about various aspects of climate. More than impact climate change has on that area was VLJQL¿FDQWVLWHV 2 scientists and conservationists some particularly impactful. While the majority of the summit

Li Cohen Joanna Hambly travelled from Scotland to present the impact climate change has on Scotland’s shore lines.

Li Cohen Li Cohen Jr. Miss Florida Seminole Kailani Osceola meets with Summit coordinators Mallory Fenn, left, and Sara Ayers-Rigsby, right. Kassie Kemp explains the importance of protecting Maximo Park in St. Petersburg. 8A • The Seminole Tribune • August 31, 2017 The Tribal Historic Preservation Office investigates the Augustina Gore Camp

BY RACHEL MORGAN family remained inside the reservation THPO Archaeologist boundary and never actually left. Instead, Arthur and Augustina created a lively home In February 201 , the Tribal Historic environment at their camp on the outskirts 3UHVHUYDWLRQ 2I¿FH 7+32  FRPSOHWHG DQ of the reservation with their eight children investigation of the historic Augustina Gore – James, Randy, Tommy, Donnie, Arnie, Camp on the Brighton Reservation. This Linda, Sidney, and Claudette. Florida Seminoles and world history investigation endeavored to determine the Based on descriptions by Donnie and BY ERIC GRIFFIS interested in developing camp’s eligibility for the Tribal Register Arnie Lou Gore, the camp consisted of Oral History Coordinator settlements in the South, of Historic Places (TRHP). Investigations a two-bedroom trailer. Their camp was a but he envisioned them of historic Seminole camps represent a warm and lively place where the children to be like the small critical part of the Tribe’s Cultural Resource found many ways to amuse themselves. The Housed within the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki family farmsteads he was Ordinance, which strives to actively children busied themselves trapping animals Museum’s collection is an obscure old protect cultural resources throughout the and mimicking the cowboys that visited their book about Florida and the Seminoles that IDPLOLDUZLWKLQWKH4XDNHU country of Pennsylvania. development process. father who trained wild horses for rodeos. In not many people seem to know about, but Industrialists, however, The Augustina Gore Camp sits in the particular, Arnie Lou recalls that one of her LW ZDV LPPHDVXUDEO\ LQÀXHQWLDO LQ VKDSLQJ inspired by his southeastern brothers wore the course of human events. In 1 3, descriptions of fertile soils extent of the his mother’s red botanist William Bartram set out on an from Mississippi to South Brighton heels around exploration of the Southeast of what would Carolina, envisioned Reservation the camp and become the United States. He turned his large scale plantations. along pretended notes into the 1 91 book, “Travels through This, of course, led to the Reservation that they were North South Carolina, Georgia, East invasion of Indian lands, Road and is cowboy boots, West Florida, the Cherokee Country, the wars, genocide, the rise now partially becoming so Extensive Territories of the Muscogulges, or of the slave economy on inundated excited that he Creek Confederacy, and the Country of the a massive scale, and the by a modern ran into an oak Chactaws; Containing an Account of the Soil destruction of the natural dam. Through tree. Despite and Natural Productions of Those Regions, landscape. interviews with many happy Together with Observations on the Manners Meanwhile in Europe, Donnie and memories, of the Indians.” the Romantic writers and Arnie Lou Gore, the family %DUWUDP ZDV WKH ¿UVW WR FRQGXFW D poets were all reading Augustina’s eventually popular multidisciplinary survey of the Bartram’s adventures children, the moved to a interior areas of the Southeast which were Courtesy photo as if he was the modern THPO was able home on Short then considered “wilderness” and “Indian From left to right, Augustina Gore, Arnie J. Gopher Sr., and Marco Polo. His colorful to develop a Street in the Country.” At that time, settlers established Willie Gopher Sr. (Florida Memory) writing style combined picture of life early 19 0s. ports at places such as Cow Ford (present with his love of nature at this historic Recording day Jacksonville) and Charles Town led to his descriptions camp. historic Seminole camps is a valuable way (Charleston), and trade with the tribes in of lush landscapes being Augustina Gore was born Aug. 12, 1940 for the THPO to document memories and those places was big business. While the places of Paradise. One to Willie Gopher Sr. and Arnie J. Gopher Sr. experiences of Tribal members. Interviews Europeans and the Native Americans had of the most published She grew up with her family at the Gopher with community members ensure that future a relatively respectful relationship worked poems in history, “Kubla amp as part of the Brighton community, generations will have access to culturally out with the trade system, the two groups Khan,” directly borrows but upon her marriage to Arthur R. Gore, a VLJQL¿FDQWVWRULHVDQGWKDWWKHVHVWRULHVZLOO largely kept their distance. Bartram was Bartram’s descriptions white man, Augustina and her family moved be told from the community’s perspective. advised not to go into the interior because of of Florida’s Blue Sink, to a new camp. This marked the foundation To contribute to ongoing efforts to record the possibility of hostilities between the two Manatee Springs and of the historic Augustina Gore Camp. At historic camps, please call the Tribal Historic groups, but he went anyway. Salt Springs to describe the time many believed the Gore Camp to 3UHVHUYDWLRQ2I¿FHDWRUYLVLW %DUWUDP ZDV D SDFL¿VW DQG D 4XDNHU the mythical river Alph be off reservation; however, in reality the WKHRI¿FHV He stayed with the Seminoles at the Alachua Savannah (Paynes Prairie). Amused at in the paradise garden of Bartram’s preoccupation of sketching anadu. art and conservation efforts his and the Seminoles’ long ÀRZHUV &RZNHHSHU QLFNQDPHG KLP µ3XF Bartram’s accounts of John James Audubon. 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The the explorations of Lewis and utilized it in unintended of its many incarnations, visit ERRN¶V LQÀXHQFH ZRXOG HQG XS EHFRPLQJ and Clark, the “land ethic” ways in the early days of or call the Museum library at Big Cypress both terrible and great. Bartram was of Aldo Leopold, and the the American experiment, 863-902-1113, ext. 122 2.

BY LI COHEN offered it multiple times – including Aug. 13 Q & A with Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. Staff Reporter – as part of the Summer Fun event series. Martina Dawson, a museum tour guide, This year, 2017, is an important year led the Aug. 13 tour which consisted of of anniversaries for the Seminole Tribe of BIG CYPRESS — In an effort to bring four visitors from Puerto Rico. They heard Florida. It marks the 200th anniversary Hispanic and Seminole cultures together, about the event through family members of the beginning of the Seminole Wars, in the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum developed and said they were impressed with how well 1817. It is the 60th anniversary of federal programming for Spanish-speaking visitors. the museum preserved the Seminole Tribe’s recognition of the Seminole Tribe of The programming, which consists of a history and how they felt connected to it. Florida as a government and a business guided tour through the museum’s gallery “Every culture needs to learn about the enterprise. During the year, this column and boardwalk, as well as making crafts, history of Native Americans,” Dawson said. will alternately explore key events of the so- began after the museum realized it was “It’s important that us in Spanish cultures called First Seminole War and highlight the neglecting the large Hispanic community in know about other cultures, especially great advances of the Tribe during the last South Florida. The museum reviewed and Seminoles, because if you don’t go out and 60 years. This month we asked Chairman compared its visitor demographics to the learn about other people, you won’t know demographics of the area and noticed that what they experienced.” 0DUFHOOXV:2VFHROD-UWRUHÀHFWRQKRZ W I know that our Tribe will continue to far the Tribe has come and what the future the Spanish-speaking audience was lower After experiencing the museum and prosper and grow, as for the next 60 years may hold for the Tribe. than expected. crafting keychains comprised of traditional or even 200 years, only time will tell. If we “We’re trying to make sure we reach as Seminole colors, the visitors said they are can continue to educate our youth to prepare W diverse an audience as possible,” said Paul recommending the site to their loved ones. them to take over and transition into new

Backhouse, director of the museum. “Our The museum plans to discuss more administrations smoothly we will never lose audience is now global, so it’s particularly opportunities for Spanish Days and other a step, and our Tribe will live on with no This milestone that we are celebrating important to make sure we’re engaged with culturally-diverse events. If Spanish- deadline of ending. brings a ton of pride to all Seminoles and everyone that’s out there. To do that you need speaking individuals wish to visit the to engage with different language groups, especially my family since my grandfather W museum and need accommodations, they can William “Bill” Osceola, worked tirelessly cultural areas and geographic areas.” contact the museum at 8 -902-1113. The museum offered Spanish Days for to see that our tribe was not eradicated as All of our leaders that fought for our WKH¿UVWWLPHODVWVXPPHUDQGVLQFHWKHQKDV the Government hoped to achieve with their existence makes me proud, not just the ones termination agenda. WKDWPDGHVDFUL¿FHVGXULQJRXUEDWWOHDJDLQVW UHPRYDOEXWWKRVHWKDWPDGHVDFUL¿FHVDORQJ C the way when obstacles have been placed in Lee Tiger album release front of us. My plans during my tenure are to ensure WKH 7ULEH¶V ¿QDQFLDO VWDELOLW\ DQG JURZWK W party to be held Sept. 7 for generations to come and to maintain our direct tribal service programs for every 3XWWLQJWKHSHRSOH¿UVWQHYHUZDYHULQJ tribal member even those that have yet to in the face of adversity. Knowing that our HOLLYWOOD — Rock artist Lee Beatles, Rolling Stones, Animals, Kinks EH FRQFHLYHG &UHDWLQJ ¿VFDO UHVSRQVLELOLW\ culture and heritage provide the foundation Tiger will host an album release party for his and others from the British music invasion and accountability are the cornerstone of my for our strength and using that understanding upcoming album “One Earth, One People, LQ WKH PLGV +LV LQÀXHQFHV KDYH DOVR administration. and knowledge every day. Come Together” on Sept. at Hollywood’s come from American funk, soul music, Hard Rock Caf . The album was inspired Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and others. The Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. by Tiger’s belief that saving the earth and Tiger brothers started writing original music joining humanity are one in the same, just as in 1969. Elements of Latin percussion and his father, Buffalo Tiger, taught him. Event the Native American sounds are interwoven doors will open at 9 p.m. and the show will along with his spiritual enlightenment in National Museum of the American Indian start at 9 30 p.m. all compositions. This is Tiger’s third solo Tiger’s original music is expressed from release. KLV SDVW PXVLF LQÀXHQFHV LQFOXGLQJ 7KH seeks entries for Veterans Memorial

FROM PRESS RELEASE At the conclusion of Stage II, the jury will conducted 3 community consultations to review the submittals and select a design seek input and support for the memorial. concept for the memorial. These events brought together tribal leaders, W SHI G O D C — The Stage I opens Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Native veterans and community members Smithsonian’s National Museum of 201 , and closes Jan. 9, 2018. Finalists from across the nation and resulted in a the American Indian is conducting an IRU 6WDJH ,, ZLOO EH QRWL¿HG VKRUWO\ DIWHU shared vision and set of design principles international design competition to build submissions close. for the National Native American Veterans the National Native American Veterans The museum was commissioned Memorial. Memorial slated to open in 2020. The by Congress to build a National Native More information on this competition Veterans Memorial will be located on American Veterans Memorial that gives “all will be available on the museum’s site Nov. museum grounds on the National Mall. Americans the opportunity to learn of the 11. In the interest of fair and e ual access, A blue-ribbon jury of Native and non- proud and courageous tradition of service the museum and advisory committee will Native artists, designers, scholars and of Native Americans in the Armed Forces not respond to phone calls or email in uiries veterans will judge the design submissions. of the United States.” Working with the regarding the application process. Don Statsny, architect, urban planner and National Congress of American Indians and The National Museum of the American community facilitator, will oversee the other Native American organizations, the Indian is located on the National Mall at competition. museum is in its second year of planning for Fourth Street and Independence Avenue The international competition is open the memorial. S.W. The museum is open each day from 10 to all; students, architects, artists, designers To help guide this process, the museum a.m. to 30 p.m. (closed Dec. 2 ). and anyone else who wants to can submit a formed an advisory committee composed of For more information about the museum design. The design will be selected through tribal leaders and Native veterans from across and the competition visit AmericanIndian. a juried, two-stage process. Stage I will the country who will assist with outreach to si.edu. be an open call to submit design concepts. Native American communities and veterans. Courtesy photo 7KH MXU\ ZLOO VHOHFW XS WR ¿YH ¿QDOLVWV WR From 201 until the summer of 201 , Lee Tiger will debut his new album Sept. 7 at Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood. participate in Stage II. The second stage the advisory committee and the museum ZLOOUHTXLUH¿QDOLVWVWRUH¿QHWKHLUFRQFHSWV 9A • The Seminole Tribune • August 31, 2017

A patient’s perspective on Quick response helps eradicate New World colorectal cancer screening Screwworm in Florida BY CHRIS MANDREGAN so I don’t remember all that much about it. so it has not affected me much. I took it Director of Alaska Area, Indian Health Service In terms of pain and inconvenience, it was easy for a few days after the procedure but SUBMITTED BY JONATHAN VAZQUEZ to eradicate it Well the process is amazing. painless and much easier than I had expected. was able to return to work the next day. Less Animal Control Program Coordinator The USDA Research Service developed American Indians and Alaska Natives My spouse was there with me, which made than a year later, the ANPCC contacted me a new method to eradicate the pest using a are uni uely vulnerable to colorectal cancer. me much more comfortable. to schedule a follow-up colonoscopy. I’m form of biological control called the sterile That’s why in Alaska, Alaska Native patients When I was fully alert, I was surprised to glad to report that the second colonoscopy New World Screwworms (Cochlimyia LQVHFW WHFKQLTXH ,QIHUWLOH PDOH ÀLHV DUH DUH QRZ UHFRPPHQGHG WR JHW WKHLU ¿UVW learn that they had found and removed nine was completely clear and I do not need to KRPLQLYRUD[  DUH À\ ODUYDH PDJJRWV  WKDW released in infested areas. When they mate colonoscopy an examination of the gut precancerous polyps in my intestine. Not one JHW DQRWKHU IRU ¿YH \HDUV , KDYH VKDUHG can infest livestock and other warm-blooded with local females, no offspring result. for suspicious growths at age 40. Across or two, but nine. Imagine if I had delayed a my experience with my family members, animals, including people. They most often With fewer fertile mates available in each the Indian health system, both in federal few years instead of following my doctor’s convincing at least one who was unsure enter an animal through an open wound or, VXFFHHGLQJ JHQHUDWLRQ WKH À\ EUHHGV LWVHOI government operated facilities and in tribal recommendation to get screened. about the procedure to go in and have a in the case of newborns, the navel. They out of existence. facilities, Tribes and IHS are working Thankfully, my issue was caught early colonoscopy. IHHGRQWKHDQLPDO¶VOLYLQJÀHVKDQGLIQRW Thanks to the collaborative efforts of together to educate our communities about I encourage you to read more about treated, infestations can be fatal. While the all agencies to implement an aggressive WKHEHQH¿WVRIVFUHHQLQJWRGHWHFWDQ\LVVXHV the Indian Health Service’s strategic plan New World Screwworm has not been widely eradication program, as of March 201 the while they are easier to treat. I believe that to increase colorectal cancer screening and present in the United States since the 1960s, New World screwworm is successfully this prevention and outreach is some of the our work to increase access to lifesaving it is still found in most of South America and eradicated in Florida. The swift response most important work we are doing. colorectal cancer screening. IHS also LQ¿YH&DULEEHDQFRXQWULHV and efforts prevented the spread of the ,Q  , ZHQW LQ WR JHW P\ ¿UVW recently launched a partnership with the In the fall of 2016, the U.S. Department screwworm to the mainland. colonoscopy. After my primary care doctor Roswell Park Cancer Institute to reduce RI $JULFXOWXUH FRQ¿UPHG WKH SUHVHQFH RI Unfortunately, 20 percent of the Key and I talked about why it was necessary and cancer’s impact in Native communities. 1HZ :RUOG 6FUHZZRUP IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH deer population in the Florida Keys was lost what to expect, Southcentral Foundation’s Please talk to your family and friends in the Florida Keys. The presence of the to the invasion. In all, more than 200 million Anchorage Native Primary Care Center about cancer screening and whether you get VFUHZZRUPZDVFRQ¿UPHGLQ.H\GHHUIURP VWHULOH ÀLHV ZHUH UHOHDVHG WR HUDGLFDWH WKH (ANPCC) scheduled the appointment for me care directly from IHS or in a tribal facility. a wildlife refuge on Big Pine Key in Monroe New World Screwworm and save Florida’s in an operating room at the Alaska Native Ask your doctor, mid-level provider or County and in a stray dog in Homestead in 10 billion livestock industry and our Medical Center the beautiful, state-of-the- community health aide if you are due for a Miami-Dade County. It had not been found critically endangered Key deer. art hospital run by the Alaska Native Tribal colonoscopy. in Florida in 0 years and the last time it was Remember to keep a close eye on your Health Consortium. There was some dietary present, it devastated the livestock industry. pets and address any wounds that may be preparation to clean the intestinal tract a day Chris Mandregan, a tribal member of Concern for it to reach the mainland was real. of concern. Keep your pets vaccinated and before the procedure. Then for the procedure, The USDA uickly reached out to all remember to register your pet with the Chris Mandregan the Aleut Community of St. Paul, Alaska, I was mildly sedated, much like a gentle nap, serves as Director of the Alaska Area IHS. county agencies, including the Seminole Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Animal Control Tribe of Florida, to help eradicate the New and Wildlife Services. World Screwworm. How would they be able Don’t be Free dental service overcharged Crevier named NCUIH available for children executive director for quality SUBMITTED BY ROBERT LAMENDOLA Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, and Pompano Florida Department of Health in Beach. FROM PRESS RELEASE eyewear Broward County The treatment will be offered to kids on hand for the family’s normal WIC visit, so no W SHI G O D C — The National The Florida Department of Health additional appointments are necessary. Council of Urban Indian Health announced SUBMITTED BY DR. PAUL ISAACS in Broward County has launched another “For parents, it’s like killing two birds July 31 that its executive director position Executive Director of Health and IUHH GHQWDO VHUYLFH IRU FKLOGUHQ ± ÀXRULGH with one stone,” said Dr. Paula Tha i, KDV EHHQ ¿OOHG E\ )UDQF\V &UHYLHU ZKR Human Services treatment to prevent cavities. director of DOH-Broward. “It’s like going previously served NCUIH as the director of Hygienists from DOH-Broward are for a dental appointment at the same time Governmental Affairs. offering a free dental exam and tooth- When you visit an optometrist for a you are at WIC.” Crevier (Algon uin) has been serving routine eye exam and need eyewear, you do VWUHQJWKHQLQJ ÀXRULGH YDUQLVK WR FOLHQWV RI The treatment is available for kids Indian Country for more than a decade. She the department’s Women, Infants Children not have to purchase your glasses or contacts ages 1 to 20, and takes just a few minutes. has served in various capacities from clerking (WIC) family nutrition program. from that same optometrist. You may obtain Hygienists give the children an exam, for tribal supreme courts and working for Last year, the department began your prescription from the optometrist and WRRWKEUXVKWRRWKSDVWHDQGÀRVVDQGH[SODLQ the United Nations Special Rapporteur providing free dental sealant treatment to take it with you so that you can shop around the proper way to care for their teeth. Then for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to students at Broward County elementary and and compare prices on the eyewear. Many they paint on the varnish, which comes in representing tribes as in-house counsel and middle schools. More than 2 ,000 received WLPHV \RX FDQ ¿QG WKH VDPH GHVLJQHUV FDUDPHOPLQWDQGIUXLWÀDYRUV special prosecutor. She joined the Indian eyeglasses or contacts at a much lower cost. sealants during the past school year. All children who are seen are offered KHDOWKFDUH ¿HOG LQ  WR DGYRFDWH IRU You do not have to use a network 7KH ÀXRULGH YDUQLVK LV D ÀDYRUHG JHO a free or low-cost appointment at DOH- better healthcare in Indian Country as well as that is gently brushed onto a child’s teeth optometrist for eyewear. However, if you go %URZDUGGHQWDOSUDFWLFHRI¿FHV7KHUHWKH\ educate tribal members and communities on to soak in for several hours or overnight. to an out of network provider, you may be can see a dentist for more extensive dental their alternative healthcare options. Studies show the varnish can strengthen re uired by the provider to pay for the charges care. Crevier joined NCUIH in 2016 as the tooth enamel and help prevent cavities. and then you will need to submit the bill to the 7KH ÀXRULGH VHUYLFH KDV WUHDWHG DERXW policy analyst and Congressional relations So far, the service is being offered STOF Health Plan for reimbursement to you. 3,000 children. liaison and later became the director of Eye exams are covered at 100 percent and DW :,& RI¿FHV LQ /DXGHUGDOH /DNHV DQG For more information call 9 4-46 - Governmental Affairs. She received her Hollywood, but will be expanded later this eyewear (eyeglasses or contacts) are covered 4 00, ext. 1 4. J.D. from University of Arizona Law with up to a maximum of 600 per calendar year. \HDU WR :,& RI¿FHV LQ &RUDO 6SULQJV )RUW D&HUWL¿FDWHLQ,QGLJHQRXV3HRSOHV/DZDQG For additional information, contact Policy and her B.A. in Public Administration Seminole Tribe of Florida Health Plan from Florida International University. Administration 866- 0 -6 89 or 9 4-981- 16 1. Francys Crevier Women’s meetings NEW HEALTH PLAN CARD A women’s group meeting is held the last Tuesday of each month from 12-1 p.m. at the Brighton Sober House, 1 320 Short St., in Okeechobee. For more information call 9 4-6 1-8296. Also, a women’s group meeting is held NEW every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. at 636 Taft St., Hollywood. For more information call CARD 61-939-968 .

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A new STOF Member Health Plan card and benefits book was mailed to you in July 2017. Please begin showing your new card to medical, dental, and pharmacy providers immediately. If you did not receive your new card and benefits book in the mail, please contact the STOF Health Clinic so that we can ensure you receive these important documents. Hollywood Health Clinic Big Cypress Health Clinic (954) 962-2009 (863) 983-5151 Brighton Health Clinic Immokalee Health Clinic (863) 763-0271 (239) 867-3400 10A • The Seminole Tribune • August 31, 2017

Kevin Johnson ECLIPSE EXCITEMENT: Miss Florida Seminole Randee Osceola stands in front of the historic Council Oak on the Hollywood Reservation as she uses protective glasses to gaze at the sun during the solar eclipse Aug. 21.

Kevin Johnson A BREAK IN WAR: A reenactment of fighting in the Seminole Wars took a brief lighthearted turn when the rifle of Seminole warrior Tucomah Robbins snapped while he was battling soldier Andrew Wallin during a performance at the Tribe’s 60th anniversary celebration Aug. 21 in Hollywood. Li Cohen DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: Ronnie Billie Sr. wears more traditional clothing to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s 20th anniversary party.

Beverly Bidney PROUD MOMENT: Spencer and Doc Battiest are surrounded by family and friends who attended their performances in New York and Washington, D.C.

Photos courtesy Ellen Batchelor/Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum(2) TOURISM TAPING: Above and below, Seminoles participate in the filming of a video at Li Cohen the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on Aug. 3. The segment is expected to be part of a Greater A STILL MORNING: Big Cypress remains quiet and still during a sunrise while fog rolled Fort Lauderdale international video to promote tourism. through.

Li Cohen TAKING FLIGHT: A wood stork flies off to another part of the Big Cypress Reservation after it spies some fellow birds doing the same.

Beverly Bidney EDUCATIONAL ECLIPSE: Ahfachkee fifth-grade teacher Alicia Richards shows Ezekiel Billie, 11, how to use the pinhole viewer to see the eclipse Aug. 21.

Courtesy photo El Clasico Facebook EL ESPECTACULAR: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens rocks July 29 as singer Marc Anthony entertains a soldout stadium during the FC Barcelona Kevin Johnson and Real Mardrid soccer match, dubbed El Clasico. Barcelona won 3-2 in front of more than 60,000 fans. SMILING IN THE RAIN: Elizabeth Stubbs, 5, sports a smile while under a pink umbrella during a rainy Aug. 24 on the Hollywood Reservation. 11A • The Seminole Tribune • August 31, 2017 NATIONAL NATIVE NEWS

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Students honored for academic achievements

BY LI COHEN proud of. Staff Reporter “Those [students] who go all the way and graduate, you’re setting a great example for the rest of the kids out there,” DAVIE — The school year may have Councilman Osceola said. “[Students] have just started, but recognizing academic a unique opportunity here at the tribe. You accomplishments does not have a set term. can be as educated as you want to be here. … To bring in the new academic year and When you get out of high school you can go motivate students to pursue high academic to any college you want to. There are bigger standards, the Center for Student Success and better things out there.” and Services honored students’ academic One of those recent graduates, achievements from the 2016-17 school year basketball standout Skyla Osceola, recalled Aug. 8 at Signature Grand in Davie. how it was the motivation to succeed that CSSS staff recognized recent high school helped her graduate from American Heritage graduates and students who maintained School and obtain a full scholarship to perfect attendance and/or maintained a 2.5 Nova Southeastern University. Although GPA or higher. Students from all reservations she felt directionless for a brief time while were included in the ceremony, where they recovering from a serious basketball injury UHFHLYHG PHGDOV DQG FHUWL¿FDWHV IRU WKHLU in her junior year, she wanted nothing more accomplishments. than to succeed, even if that meant changing Randall Budde, CSSS director, her direction. congratulated students on their hard work “I knew God put me through that for a throughout the past year. He encouraged reason and I got through it,” she said. “I’m students to remain proactive in their going to major in exercise and sports science. endeavors and strive to improve every day. I’m going to graduate college and I’m going “Do well in school for yourself,” he said. to make my family proud.” “By being a proactive person, nothing will As the ceremony ended and get in your way.” families congratulated students for their Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola accomplishments, the words of Councilman told students that they should look to the Osceola continued ringing. successes of fellow tribal members to “One thing nobody can ever take away motivate them. Nearly 150 tribal members from you is your education. Once you have are pursuing higher education in college, an education you have it for the rest of your Li Cohen YRFDWLRQDO DQG WHFKQLFDO VFKRROV 6L[W\¿YH life,” he said. of those students graduated just this summer McKenna Smith is congratulated by Elizabeth Shelby, education outreach advisor for Tampa, during an awards ceremony hosted by the Center for Student and he explained that is something to be Success and Services on Aug. 8 in Davie.

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Li Cohen Madison Phillips gets recognized for a perfect GPA and attendance in elementary school. Upcoming college scholarship deadlines Preparations Moolah Scholarship Stokes Educational Scholarship High schoolers 16 years and older This $30,000 scholarship and who plan to attend any accredited internship with the National commence for college or university can apply Security Agency is for high for this $1,000 scholarship. school seniors interested in Apply by Aug. 31 at moolahspot. computers. Apply by Oct. 31 at com/scholarship/index.cfm. intelligencecareers.gov/ SAT testing icstudents.html?agency=nsa. Bellhops Moving Forward Craig McConnel Scholarship BY LI COHEN Scholarship Program Staff Reporter prepare for the SAT. practicing as early as possible, taking the Graduating high school senior or Registered students at a college “One-on-one tutoring can be kind of PSAT during freshman and sophomore years Getting into college takes more than high pricy so not everyone has access to it,” she to prepare for the official test junior year. current college students with a or university can apply for this grades and a substantial list of extracurricular explained. “[College Board saw] that people Ideally, students should have their official 3.0 GPA can apply for the $1,000 $500 scholarship. Apply by activities. Students who plan to further their who devote at least 20 hours every week [to scores for college applications by December education are usually required to take the studying] increase their score by 100 points of their senior years to meet college deadlines scholarship. Apply by Sept. 15 at Dec.1 at Scholastic Aptitude Test, more commonly on average.” and qualify for programs and financial aid. getbellhops.com/scholarship. craigmcconnel.com/scholarship. referred to as the SAT. With the new site, students will receive “The earlier you start, the less stressful it To help students prepare for this exam, personalized instruction that they can all is because by the time you’re in your junior College Board, the organization that creates complete at times best for them, such as year, you know the drill,” Somarriba said. and grades the SAT, created a practice SAT during study hall at school or on weekends. In addition to SAT practice, the new site JumpStart Scholarship Sales Training & Development site that personalizes training for students. Students who are simultaneously being also provides assistance for other subjects. The site includes eight official full-length tutored by CSSS can take practice results to Upon signing up, students can select High school sophomores, juniors Scholarship practice tests with study and test taking tips, their tutors to further their test preparation. different subjects, including math, science tailored practice suggestions based off of Somarriba said students should take and engineering, computing, economics and and seniors, as well as college $1,000 for high school seniors PSAT results, thousands of practice questions the SAT two to three times because most of finance, and more. They can even receive and adult students who are using or college freshmen/sophomores and video lessons, and constant feedback the time, scores increase as students become personalized instruction for other exams, on progress. The opportunity was created more comfortable with the test’s structure. including the MCAT, GMAT, IIT JEE, and education to better their lives and pursuing degrees in business or in conjunction with Khan Academy, a non- “The SAT is an endurance test; it’s NCLEX-RN. their communities can apply to teaching. Apply by Dec. 31 at profit only study resource. a couple of hours,” she explained. “Most Students can meet with advisors for Sarah-Joy Somarriba, higher education students are not used to testing for hours on further assistance. For more information or this $1,000 scholarship. Apply salestraininganddevelopment. academic and career advisor at the Center end, so they have to train mentally. … You to sign up, visit satpractice.org or contact by Oct. 17 at com/usascholarship.html. for Student Success and Services, said the need that coaching to help get you to that CSSS at [email protected] or 954- new training program will help ‘even out the level.” 989-6840. jumpstart-scholarship.net. playing field’ so all students can effectively She recommended that students start 2B • The Seminole Tribune • August 31, 2017

looking forward to the class. inney gives )BACK TO SCHOOL students plenty of opportunities for group From page 1A project work. VKHZLOOGH¿QLWHO\EULQJKLPEDFNQH[W\HDU “I want the students to get a love of “It was a great event and the kids seemed science,” said inney, who teaches third-, to really enjoy it,” she said. IRXUWKDQG¿IWKJUDGHVFLHQFH³*LUOVWHQGWR Sporting smiles, P CS and Ahfachkee think it’s a boy thing, but I want to make it students headed to their schools to learn what fun and hands-on so it sticks in their brains. to expect for the upcoming academic year. Science doesn’t have to be intimidating.” The meet and greets were an ideal opportunity ade Osceola met with students and for students to scope out their seats, teachers parents in her seventh- and eighth-grade to talk to their students and parents to get Creek classroom and shared her expectations comfortable with the procedures of the for the school year. schools. “I want students to be more organized,” “This is a time to get prepared for the Osceola said. “Skyward can help them keep coming school year,” said P CS principal up and check what is missing. This class %ULDQ *UHVHWK ³6RPH NLGV DUH UHDG\ IRU counts for high school credit so I expect them school and some would like another week to be as organized as high school students.” off, but most are excited to get back into the Ahfachkee parents and students were groove.” welcomed by Principal Dorothy Cain and At the P CS open house, parents and staff at the school’s sneak peek. Cain wanted students received all the information they to make sure students knew exactly where needed about busses, classroom assignments, WR JR RQ WKH ¿UVW GD\ 7KH VFKRRO KLUHG DQ pick up and drop off details, sports teams, assistant principal, guidance counselor and the Skyward online parent portal to the 1 new teachers over the summer. classroom and more. Then it was off to meet Third-grade teacher ennifer Soterakis the teachers. answered questions from students and Classrooms were decked out in their parents during the open house Yes, there ¿UVWGD\ ¿QHU\ ZLWK WLG\ GHVNV DQG SOHQW\ will be homework every day, including the of information, and for some, candy ¿UVWGD\DQGFXUVLYHZLOOEHWDXJKWPXFKODWHU treats. At least one classroom had words of in the school year. She told the inquisitive encouragement posted on the walls, including SDUHQWV WKH\ KDYH ³ELJJHU ¿VK WR IU\´ the pearls of wisdom, “I’m not telling you it’s including multiplication, division, fractions, going to be easy. I’m telling you it’s going to word problems, daily reading groups and be worth it,” and “Try again. ail again. Try novel reading. again.” “I will teach them the classroom Sisters oss and Nena Youngblood procedures so they can learn. When a explored Nena’s sixth-grade social studies classroom is in chaos, there is no learning classroom. going on,” Soterakis said. “During group “I’m looking forward to people being work on projects it may be noisy but it won’t more mature this year,” said new middle- be disorganized. I run a very tight classroom. schooler Nena, 11. “That will help me focus When they follow procedures, we will get to on school they used to be so loud.” have some fun.” The girls were accompanied by older ost of the new teachers are education sister Acealyn Youngblood, who had some veterans with many years of experience useful advice for the eighth- and sixth- under their belts. ourth-grade teacher ulie Armband taught in Broward County for 2 Li Cohen graders. Maverick and Myra Osceola walk their daughter, Cali, to her first day of school at Ahfachkee School. “Turn in your work on time, pay years before making the change to Ahfachkee attention and be respectful to your teachers,” and eagerly anticipates teaching children said Acealyn, 21, a student at the Savannah from a different culture than her own. College of Art and Design. “I am excited about the adventure of ifth-grader alissa Huff met her learning a new culture,” she said. “This is a VFLHQFHWHDFKHU5HQHD)LQQH\ZLWKKHU¿UVW fresh start and I look forward to seeing the grade sister enna and parents Tracy and children’s shining faces every day.” Chad. alissa likes science because of the Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade hands-on experiments and activities and is language, reading and journalism teacher Ingrid Isaacs is from Broward and is in her 25th year of teaching. “I want to learn the Seminole culture,” she said. “I’m elated to be here and to learn something new. You never want to become complacent.” While touring the middle school social studies classroom, eighth-grader Athena Bert, 13, gave her younger sister, sixth- grader ania Bert, 11, a heads up on middle school. “ now where you’re heading and what time you have to be in your next class,” Athena said. iddle school social studies teacher ike Daniels spent a dozen years teaching in Honolulu, Hawaii and made the move to Ahfachkee after meeting Cain at a teachers’ event in the spring. “The school has a sense of SXUSRVHZKLFKLVDQLFHWR¿QGLQ a school,” Daniels said. or teachers, the beginning of school brings the promise of a year to be spent engaging young minds and preparing their Beverly Bidney students for the future. At P CS Kindergarten student Onnie Cypress, 5, looks through the PECS yearbook with teacher Missy Farless at the school’s open house Aug. 8. and Ahfachkee, the foundation is set and the students are off and running.

Li Cohen Chelsey Motlow gives the first day of school at Ahfachkee a ‘thumbs up.’

Beverly Bidney Li Cohen Signs of encouragement fill a board at PECS for the return of students. Indiah Cypress shows her excitement for the first day of school at Ahfachkee. 3B • The Seminole Tribune • August 31, 2017

Li Cohen Beverly Bidney Among the many activities at the Hollywood Back to School Bash was the giant waterslide that exited directly into the pool. Science teacher Renea Finney talks to fifth-grader Kalissa Huff, 10, and parents Chad and Tracy Huff at the PECS open house. Children instantly dubbed it a fan favorite and practiced various tricks and spins as they caught air. Kalissa likes science and looks forward to doing ‘cool’ activities and learning more.

Beverly Bidney Li Cohen Li Cohen Immokalee girls enjoy some fun time before school starts at the Back to School Bash Ahfachkee students get ready to head to class as they get off the bus on their first Mercedes Osceola and her son Braxton cool off in the shade at the Hollywood Back in Immokalee. day of school. to School Bash.

Beverly Bidney Beverly Bidney Ahfachkee fourth grade teacher Julie Armband gives a thumbs up to Shwayte Billie, 10, and his mother Lisa Billie at Ahfachkee’s Fourth-grader Taycee Sanchez, 10, strings beads at the Immokalee Back to School Bash August 7. He likes math and reading Sneak Peek Aug. 11. and is ready to get back to school. 4B • The Seminole Tribune • August 31, 2017 Student ambassador program Boys and Girls leads students to success Club teaches kids BY LI COHEN the next steps into adulthood. The volunteer good standing with the community. The Staff Reporter program connects all students, regardless of department matches volunteers with tribal age, to professionals so that they can succeed students based on the students’ career iguring out a career path takes much in their future endeavors while maintaining a goals and college interests. Gilliam said kindness time and advisement. With the help of the sense of community. this is better for students because many Center for Student Success and Services’ “We saw that a lot of students took interest of the employees who traditionally help BY LI COHEN “I just wanted to expand [the service new student ambassador program, however, in the college world and said they would feel them pursue higher education are not tribal Staff Reporter the kids already do]. … They did one act this process has become a lot easier. more comfortable talking to someone from members and therefore cannot always relate of random kindness event last year, but we CSSS created the program to match their community who has been through what to issues or obstacles tribal students face. The D —The Boys and stepped it up to do it for a week,” Arce said. up tribal college students and seasoned they’re currently going through,” Gilliam program helps establish a more trusting and Girls Club in Hollywood is more than just “[The students] started asking about more professionals with tribal members looking explained. “It’s really about developing a comfortable environment. an extracurricular venture for children the WKLQJV$W¿UVWIRUH[DPSOHZLWKWKHSLOORZV to pursue higher education or enter the work relationship and helping each other grow in ³7KLV SURJUDP LV EHQH¿FLDO EHFDXVH organization aims to mold children into they wanted to keep the pillows. They didn’t force. any of the volunteers who serve as the community to cultivate leaders.” it’s more community based,” Gilliam said. community leaders. understand why they were making them to ambassadors will include college juniors There is no limit for how long individuals “You’re talking to a tribal member who is To celebrate the end of summer and kick give them to someone else … then at the end and seniors, business owners and those who can participate in the program. successful in the route you’re trying to go off the new academic year, the club hosted they wanted to make more pillows to give completed technical programs. ven though the program just started, or who has insight … you’re establishing a indness Week from Aug. 7 to 11. During away.” Tomasina Gilliam, who works in WKH RI¿FH KDV DOUHDG\ UHFHLYHG LQWHUHVW relationship with another tribal member.” the week, members participated in service In just one week, 25 kids logged more Advanced Career Development, said CSSS from community members who want to To sign up or learn more information, events that aimed to help various aspects than 200 service hours doing the kindness- came up with the idea for the program after become ambassadors. To serve as volunteers, contact CSSS at 5 - 8 -68 0. of the community. Activities included oriented activities. The hours were submitted receiving feedback that tribal students want individuals must have established good making pillows to give to foster children to Boys and Girls Club of America’s illion PRUH SHUVRQDO JXLGDQFH ZKHQ ¿JXULQJ RXW grade point averages in college and show through Project inus, writing cards for embers, illion Hours program, a national military service men and women, creating effort to get kids throughout the country to put care packages for Hollywood’s Paws 2 Care in 1 million hours of community service by Coalition, Inc., putting together small bags 2020. Nearly 0 Tribal students participated with snacks and goods for the Seminole in this program throughout the summer. Students attend Florida Indian Youth Police Department and ire and Rescue The initiative and the responsibility Department, and showing love for their children learned is something that Arce said Program and Leadership Academy IDPLOLHVE\FUDIWLQJSLFWXUHIUDPHV¿OOHGZLWK will contribute to a sustainable future for photos of themselves and their siblings. children and their communities. 7KLVLVWKH¿UVWWLPHWKH7ULEH¶V%R\VDQG “It teaches the members while they’re Girls Club held a week of service. alentina young about giving back and dedicating Arce, Boys and Girls Club youth coordinator, a little bit of their time to others and the said they plan on hosting it again, as the community,” she said. “It helps mold them children were clearly positively impacted by for the future. They’re not just kids, they’re the projects. our future leaders.” indergarten superstar

Chris immie recently attended KLV ¿UVW GD\ RI NLQGHUJDUWHQ7KH occasion was a huge event for Chris and his family. Chris’s parents are ichael ean and Chris immie of alrico, lorida, who say they are incredibly proud of Chris and his siblings. Chris is attending ithia Springs lementary School along with several of his siblings for the During the summer, tribal students from around the country attended the Florida Indian Youth Program and Leadership Academy in Tallahassee. Thirty-six 2017-18 school year. students participated in the program, including some from the Seminole Tribe. Pictured Mikayela Cypress, above, and Allegra Billie, below, both of whom attended the program.

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September 9th: Art at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki 5B • The Seminole Tribune • August 31, 2017 Summer fun with a splash Students spend the day at Splash Dash in Big Cypress, Immokalee

BY BEVERLY BIDNEY uzbyt, Immokalee health nutrition Staff Reporter counselor. “Hydration and overheating are real issues during the summer. We try to make physical activity fun.” ids in Big Cypress and Immokalee 7KH¿UHGHSDUWPHQWVHWXSDWUXFNDQG spent a hot summer’s day une 28 cooling doused the kids, who couldn’t get enough off with some wet and wild activities of the water in the 0-plus heat of the day. thanks to the health department, recreation, In Big Cypress, the kids took over the %R\V  *LUOV &OXEV DQG WKH 6HPLQROH ¿UH veterans park with water features just about department. everywhere. If the water didn’t do the trick, The dash part of the program was cold watermelon and snow cones were intended to get the kids moving, which available in the shade of the pavilion. they did with abandon as they played in the “We like to change it up so the kids can slip-n-slides, participated in relay races and continue to enjoy our events,” said amie obstacle courses and gathered like moths to Diersing, Big Cypress health educator. “We DÀDPHWRWKHFRQWLQXDOVRDNLQJRIWKH¿UH want them to play outside and have fun with hoses. their friends. It helps them get the one hour “Normally we have a ourth of uly of daily physical activity recommended by Walk, but this year we tried something the American Heart Association.” different to get them active,” said Andrea

Beverly Bidney Ariel Concepcion enjoys the thrill of a slip-n-slide at the Immokalee splash dash June 28.

Beverly Bidney Beverly Bidney Jayde Billie enjoys the mist from the fire hose manned by firefighter paramedic Roberto Soto. Smeegle Sanders creatively cools off.

Beverly Bidney Beverly Bidney Joe Don Billie finishes a dash around the Big Cypress Veterans trail and is rewarded with a refreshing soaking from a fire hose. Kids in Big Cypress complete the dash part of the splash dash June 28. NIEA to host convention and trade show in Orlando

FROM PRESS RELEASE academic achievement of Native students. press release. workshops, research presentations, poster education resources, and nationally “The NI A Convention creates a “Our Convention is a focal point of sessions, and keynote addresses from UHFRJQL]HGDJHQFLHVDQGQRQSUR¿WV AD — The National Indian unique opportunity for educators, advocates, Native culture and community, and will prominent educators and advocates Registration is currently open for NI A ducation Association NI A will host and tribal leaders to share successful shape the future of Native education by all focused on advancing educational members and non-members. Also, space is its 8th annual Convention Trade Show teaching strategies and seek solutions for allowing attendees to immerse themselves in programming, opportunities, and results for still available for trade show exhibitors. in Orlando at the Caribe Royale from Oct. challenges faced in school systems. We tradition and learn about innovative teaching Native students. or more information visit www.niea. -7. This year’s theme, “Building ducation offer a meaningful space for stakeholders strategies,” added NI A President Yatibaey The event also offers a trade show, which org. Nations by Amplifying Innovative oices,” to discuss, network, learn, and guide policy vans. attracts exhibitors from across the United brings together Native educators, students, and advocacy at a national level,” NI A NI A Convention attendees will have States including Native arts and crafts and advocates focused on improving the xecutive Director Ahniwake Rose said in a opportunities to engage in participatory vendors, college and career opportunities, 6B • The Seminole Tribune • August 31, 2017 Hard Rock Stadium unveils phase III upgrades

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MIAMI A DE S — The iami Dolphins unveiled their latest phase of a $500-million plus renovation at Hard Rock Stadium on Aug. 8. Privately funded by Dolphins and stadium owner Stephen Ross, the phase III renovations include a new partnership with Aston artin Residences, new food and beverage offerings, luxury and party spaces and redesigned landscaping and parking. The renovation brought additional luxury to the midsection of the stadium, renovating the BankUnited Club evel. Hard Rock Stadium’s 1 7 suites were completely renovated, with the suites varying in size from 10 to 50 seats with air conditioning and multi-feed sound systems, refrigerators, ice- makers and private telephone services. Unveiled in the latest phase, Hard Rock Stadium features theatre boxes on the BankUnited Club evel. These to 6 person individual boxes are located in a shared suite environment with inclusive food and beverage. Hard Rock Stadium also debuted four new corner clubs including the new UHealth, University of iami Health System Cornerstone Club giving suite members access to the corner’s interior space and bar. The latest renovations brought new party terraces on the 300 level of Hard Rock Stadium. These party terraces have a bar that services guests on the concourse, as well as a double-sided bar with awesome views of the ¿HOG(DFKFRUQHULQFOXGHVWZRVHPLSULYDWH Miami Dolphins spaces that each can hold up to 100 people Guests check out the new 300 level party terrace at Hard Rock Stadium on Aug. 8. The new space is part of the most recent phase in the facility’s upgrades. creating a new experience for a total of 800 guests per event. The Dolphins additionally have made a commitment to donate a party the exterior of the facility saw enhancements KLV ¿UVW IRUD\ LQWR )ORULGD ZLWK WKH GHEXW In 2017, Hard Rock Stadium will WR  )ORULGD FUDIW VHOHFWLRQV LQ ERWWOHV terrace of 100 military tickets each game to in the redesign of the parking lots and RI )XNX DW WKH YHQXH +DUG 5RFN 6WDGLXP introduce three additional premium craft along with another 18 domestic craft brews, local U.S. troops. landscaping bringing nearly 37,000 new also will serve new offerings from Coyo offerings within the Tap Rooms on the including two Gluten-free craft beers. Throughout phase III of the renovation, trees and shrubs. 7DFR/RV5DQFKRV-DFNVRQ6RXO)RRG2% north and south sides of the 100 level at the Celebrity chef David Chang will make House and Shorty’s BB . stadium. These selections are in addition

Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins Newly renovated suites are part of the BankUnited Club Level. The UHealth, University of Miami Health System Corner Club is one of four new corner clubs at Hard Rock Stadium. 1C • The Seminole Tribune • August 31, 2017 C

Brighton well represented as Moore Haven High football season kicks off

BY KEVIN JOHNSON Senior Editor M E AVE — It didn’t take long for players from the Brighton Reservation to make an impact on oore Haven High School’s varsity football season. 2Q WKH WHDP¶V ¿UVW RIIHQVLYH SOD\ LQ D preseason game against Gateway Charter on Aug. 18, linemen Andrew ish, Robert Harris and Conner Thomas helped pave a hole for quarterback ohn Cox to gallop 60 yards. That trio which brings the Terriers plenty of size and strength up front are only half of the Brighton contingent on this year’s squad. Robert’s brother Richard started at defensive end, freshman aylen Baker made an immediate impact on special teams and defense, and defensive lineman arrett Bert saw brief playing time before a storm forced the game, which oore Haven won 1-0, to end after three quarters. “Those kids from the Tribe do a heck of a job. They’re hard workers,” said oore +DYHQ¿UVW\HDUKHDGFRDFK0D[0DQLQ In his third year, Thomas is the veteran of the group. The junior started at right guard right next to 6-foot-5, 320-pound right tackle Robert Harris with 6-foot- , 300-pound ish on the other end at left tackle. “I like it,” said the 6-foot, 2 0-pound Thomas, who also handled center duties on H[WUDSRLQWV³:H¿QDOO\KDYHVRPHELJJX\V on the line this year. rom what I saw tonight, I think we’re going to be very good.” Kevin Johnson Baker, one of 10 freshmen on the Moore Haven defensive end Richard Harris, center, puts pressure on Gateway Charter quarterback Nickolas Windisch during a preseason game Aug. 18 at Moore Haven HIgh School. With six players from the Terriers roster for the game, made the most Brighton Reservation on its roster, including Harris, Moore Haven won 41-0 in a game shortened to three quarters due to poor weather.

Similar to the varsity squad, oore Haven’s team features some players from the Tribe, including David ing, Corey umper, Deagan Osceola and Sir arcus Osceola. The ’s home opener is Sept. 1 against upiter Christian at 6 p.m.

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Aug. 25 at St. Petersburg Catholic 6HSWYV/DNH3ODFLG Sept. 8 Bye week Sept. 15 vs St. ohn Neumann Sept. 22 at Comm. School of Naples Sept. 2 vs Glades Day Oct. 6 at Southwest lorida Christian Oct. 13 at Oasis Kevin Johnson Oct. 20 vs ulberry Conner Thomas, left, and Andrew Fish comprise two-fifths of Moore Haven’s offensive line. Oct. 27 vs irst Baptist Academy 1RYDW/D%HOOH team’s performance, but saw plenty of room of his opportunities. He made a solo tackle for improvement. RQDNLFNRIIUHWXUQLQWKH¿UVWTXDUWHU/DWHU “I still think we look like a 7-3 football on defense, he made a few tackles in a series, team. We don’t look like a 10-0 football including one that kept the shutout intact team,” he said. “There’s still a lot we have when he brought down a runner as the last to work on.” GHIHQGHU/DWHLQWKHVHFRQGKDOIKHQRWFKHG oore Haven started the regular season another special teams tackle on a kick return. off on a positive note with a 35-0 win against Overall, anin was pleased with his St. Petersburg Catholic on Aug. 25.

Kevin Johnson Moore Haven offensive lineman Robert Harris gets ready to face Gateway Charter in a preseason game Aug. 18 at Moore Haven High School.

Kevin Johnson Moore Haven’s 6-foot-4 offfensive lineman Kevin Johnson Andrew Fish proves to be a tough match for Kevin Johnson Moore Haven’s Jaylen Baker makes a tackle during the Terriers’ 41-0 preseason win against Gateway Gateway Charter. Moore Haven’s Jaylen Baker, right, and Jarrett Bert watch action in the Terriers’ 41-0 preseason win Charter on Aug. 18 at Moore Haven High School. Baker was one of the leading tacklers in the game. against Gateway Charter. 2C • The Seminole Tribune • August 31, 2017 Nationz squad battles to third place finish in Kansas tournament BY KEVIN JOHNSON all-around ball,” said coach Senior Editor Baker. After losses to teams A trip halfway across the country from ansas and Texas to proved to be worthwhile for some start the tournament, Nationz Seminole basketball players and found its groove and churned coaches. out a pool round win against The Nationz team, which was C Swish issouri and guided by head coach Preston Baker playoff wins against the of Brighton and featured his son Texas Rebels lite 82-72 , Alyke Baker, and Ricky Garza, of Big issouri’s SW O Suns 72- &\SUHVV¿QLVKHGLQWKLUGSODFHRXWRI 60 and the Texas Blue Devils 60 teams in the 11th and 12th grade 7 -6 . The Oklahoma division at the id-American Youth +RQH\%DGJHUV¿QDOO\FRROHG Basketball’s Nationals held Aug. 3-6 off Nationz with a 77-66 in Wichita, ansas. VHPL¿QDOZLQ Nationz was the lone squad from “We sort of ran out of the astern U.S. ost of the teams gas,” coach Baker said. came from Colorado, Iowa, ansas, Central ansas lite issouri, New exico, Oklahoma, won the tournament. Texas and Wyoming. A Nationz team in the Nationz’s squad also included 8th grade division didn’t fare players from ansas, Nebraska and quite as well as the older Oklahoma. group. The team, which 7KHWHDPORVWLWV¿UVWWZRJDPHV included Brighton’s Nakai in pool play, but shrugged off the slow Alex, Ramon Baker, Dathen start to win four straight before falling Garcia and Donovan Harris, LQWKHVHPL¿QDOVLQLWVIRXUWKJDPHRI went 0- with setbacks to the day Aug. 5. teams from Illinois, ansas Courtesy Photo “I was proud of them. They and Texas. The Nationz team gathers around the third place trophy it won at the Mid-American Youth Basketball Nationals held Aug. 3-6 in Kansas. Florida was represented by head coach played good ball. They played good Preston Baker, players Ricky Garza and Alyke Baker along with assistance from Mona Baker, Theresa Frost and Steve Frost. The team also included players from Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Hollywood hosts For the Love of the Game tournament

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D — Young basketball players showed their love for the sport at the or the ove of the Game Youth Tournament. ourteen teams boys, girls and co-ed vied for championships in early August at the Howard Tiger Recreation Center. “I hope this tournament continues to grow and teams from all over Indian Country come down to participate,” said tournament director Courtney Osceola, “and also a special thank you to Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola for his gracious support of this tournament and his dedication to the youth of the Seminole Tribe of lorida.” In the 10U division, il Dribblers, coached by Cassandra ones, won the championship. Rising Stars, coached by ,VVLDK%LOOLH¿QLVKHGUXQQHUXS Guided by former college star De orest Carter as its coach, Unconquered captured the 1 U division. cDonalding, coached by Paul Buster, took runner-up. ady Native Soldiers, coached by Giovanni Mejia Nova Southeastern University player Skyla Giovanni Mejia Osceola, won the 18U girls division. Runner- 10U champions Lil Dribblers 14U champions Unconquered up was Swoopz, coached by Claudia Gore. Plainzmen, coached by Russell Archambault, took home the 18U boys title for the second straight year while Canes, FRDFKHGE\(WKHO+XJJLQV¿QLVKHGVHFRQG The tournament’s top individual accolades the P awards went to ayce Archambault on the boys side and olie Woods on the girls side. The adult section of the tournament will be held Oct. 6-7 in Hollywood. Registration deadline is Oct. 2.

Giovanni Mejia Giovanni Mejia Giovanni Mejia Tournament MVPs Julie Woods, above, and Action from the 18U girls division. Action from the 18U boys division. Jayce Archambault, below.

Giovanni Mejia Giovanni Mejia 18U boys champions Plainzmen 18U girls champions Lady Native Soldiers 3C • The Seminole Tribune • August 31, 2017 Florida State starts season vs ‘Bama

BY KEVIN JOHNSON Senior Editor FS oot all schedule A championship-worthy tilt will start Sept. 2 vs Alabama in Atlanta 8 p.m. lorida State’s football season when the Sept. vs U onroe 7 p.m. Seminoles meet Alabama on Sept. 2 in Sept. 16 vs iami 8 p.m. Atlanta. Sept. 23 vs NC State TBD SU is ranked No. 3 and Alabama No. Sept. 30 at Wake orest TBD 1 in the Associated Press and Coaches’ Oct. 1 at Duke TBD preseason polls. Two Sports Illustrated Oct. 21 vs ouisville TBD writers predict those teams will meet again Oct. 27 at Boston College 8 p.m. in the national championship game. Nov. vs Syracuse TBD As usual, expectations are high this Nov. 11 at Clemson TBD season in Tallahassee, where the Seminoles Nov. 18 vs Delaware St. homecoming return 20 starters including 11 on defense Nov. 25 at lorida TBD from last year’s team that went 10-3 and edged ichigan in a thrilling Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. caught two passes. SU should be solid at quarterback with SU’s home games are against Deondre rancois at the helm. The redshirt ouisiana- onroe, iami, North Carolina sophomore threw for 3,350 yards and 20 State, ouisville, Syracuse and Delaware touchdowns last season and captured the State. Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the The Delaware State game on Nov. 18 is Year award. homecoming, which will feature the Tribe’s “He’s a big-time player,” SU coach iss lorida Seminole Randee Osceola and imbo isher said. “He’s tough, accurate and r. iss lorida Seminole ailani Osceola. can throw the ball.” The riday night block parties before Courtesy Theresa Frost/Facebook Standout defensive back Tavarus SU home games have shifted this season The Lady Seminoles have plenty of reasons to smile after they finished second in their pool group and reached the Gold division playoffs at the Native c adden, who was a teammate of the to the College Town entertainment district American Basketball Invitational July 9-15 in Arizona. Tribe’s Andre umper and Blevyns umper located a couple blocks from campus. on state championship teams at American Brendan Carter and Renegade I are Heritage, tied for most interceptions in the back as Osceola and Renegade. The duo country last season with eight. has served in those roles since 201 . edia -XVWLQ0RWORZWKH¿UVW6HPLQROH7ULEH outlets reported that Osceola and Renegade of lorida member to play for SU, returns would not be with SU in its opener against Seminole teams shine for his fourth season. otlow redshirted his Alabama, which will take place in a new freshman year. He appeared in two games in stadium, but rather make their season debut 2015. ast season he did not see any game Sept. in Tallahassee. action. In this year’s spring game, the 5-foot- brightly in Arizona desert 11, 183-pound wide receiver from Tampa

BY KEVIN JOHNSON Senior Editor A fast start for four Seminole teams helped pave the way to a solid showing at the Native American Basketball Invitational. The teams STO and the Seminoles in the boys division and ady NS and ady Seminoles in the girls division all made the Gold bracket playoffs after they racked up a 10-2 record in pool play in mid- uly at the annual tournament in Arizona that attracts 6 teams in each division. The Seminoles and ady NS each went 3-0 in the pool round. The Seminoles cranked out wins against teams from Alaska, Arizona and New exico. ady NS dominated all three of their games, winning by an average of 5 points. They beat teams from Arizona and South Dakota. Courtesy photos FSU football media guide In the boys playoffs, the Seminole Above, Shae Pierce takes a free throw during the NABI in Arizona. Below, the Seminoles, which went FSU football’s 2017 football media guide entry for the Seminole Tribe’s Justin Motlow, who wears No. Tribe was guaranteed at least one win in the 3-0 in pool play, gather for a photo. 86 for the Seminoles. Gold bracket because STO and Seminoles squared off against each other. STO won bragging rights thanks to a 5 -35 win. STO stayed alive the following morning with a 67-51 win against the High school rodeo Cheyenne Dogmen ontana , but in the afternoon STO was eliminated in an lite ight game with a 6 -6 triple overtime loss season starts in Brighton to Assist Outbreak Arizona . Cheyenne Arapaho Oklahoma won the BI T — The lorida High 2-3 and arch 3- . boys championship with a 75-71 win against School Rodeo Association will make three HSRA will be in Okeechobee eb. 10- ower Sioux innesota . visits to the red Smith Rodeo Arena on the DQGUHWXUQIRUWKHVWDWH¿QDOV0D\ On the girls side, ady NS won their Brighton Reservation during the 2017-18 6WXGHQWRI¿FHUVIRUWKHQHZVHDVRQDUH fourth straight game, 1-35, in a playoff season. Rana Hilliard president , Ariana Herrera opener against Pueblo lite New exico . The season, which runs from the fall to vice president and Blake Crawford ady NS’s impressive run came to an end in the spring, will start Sept. -10 in Brighton. secretary . the next game with a 5-3 loss to A1 lite Other dates scheduled in Brighton are Dec. Arizona . eanwhile, the ady Seminoles fell to Team egacy New exico , 50- 2, in the ¿UVWSOD\RIIURXQG Yakama Nation Washington won the Horseshoe tournaments to girls Gold championship, 6 -50, against NN lite Arizona . be held in BC, Immokalee The Chairman’s Tribalwide Horseshoe up time is a.m. for both days and start time Tournament continues in September. is 10 a.m. unch, waterslides and music will The event features adult, senior and co- be provided. ed categories. It will be held Sept. at unior or more information call 863- 02- Cypress Rodeo Arena in Big Cypress and 3200, ext. 1332 . 6HSWDWWKH,PPRNDOHHEDOO¿HOGV6LJQ RICHARD CHEHANTAMO! CASTILLO 954.522.3500

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