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attracts OCEAN SHORES, Wash. — 6L[W\ four members of the Seminole Tribe’s Naples community traveled about as far as thousands possible in the continental U.S. for a cultural H[FKDQJH ZLWK WKH 4XLQDXOW DQG 4XLOHXWH WULEHVLQ:DVKLQJWRQ6WDWH-XQH BY DAMON SCOTT The trip was a result of a previous Staff Reporter FXOWXUDOH[FKDQJHWKHFRPPXQLW\KDGZLWK the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina last December; it was so HOLLYWOOD — Even to say memorable they wanted to do another one. it exceeded expectations would be an The community took a vote and decided on understatement. WKH3DFL¿F1RUWKZHVW1DSOHV/LDLVRQ%ULDQ About 2,500 job hunters descended on Zepeda had been to the area in the past and the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood he reached out to the two tribes. June 4 for a shot to work at the site where the 7KH¿UVWHYHQWRIWKHH[FKDQJHZDVKHOG LFRQLF EUDQG¶V ¿UVW JXLWDUVKDSHG KRWHO ZLOO DW WKH 4XLQDXOW %HDFK 5HVRUW DQG &DVLQR soon open. in Ocean Shores where each tribe shared ³,WZDVDPD]LQJ,WJRHVWRVKRZ\RX LI WUDGLWLRQVVRQJVDQGGDQFHV7KH6HPLQROHV you build it, they will come,” Jennie Sumner, ZHUH ¿UVW WR VKDUH =HSHGD H[SODLQHG WKH vice president of human resources for the stomp dance tradition, which is shared Hard Rock Hollywood, said. ZLWK RWKHU VRXWKHDVWHUQ WULEHV LQFOXGLQJ Sumner said that out of the 2,500 who the Chickasaw, Cherokee, Choctaw and ¿OOHG RXW DQ DSSOLFDWLRQ DERXW ZHUH Miccosukee. offered positions. ³7KH PHQ VLQJ WKH ZRPHQ DUH Those offers include positions in responsible for the tempo with their shakers,” GHSDUWPHQWV VXFK DV EDQTXHWV EHYHUDJH Zepeda said. “Men and women have to work Beverly Bidney cash operations, culinary, front desk, WRJHWKHUWRPDNHWKHVRQJVFRPHWROLIH:H KRXVHNHHSLQJSRNHUSRRORSHUDWLRQVSXEOLF Pedro Zepeda, center, leads the friendship dance with members of the Seminole, Quinault and Quileute tribes at the cultural exchange June 18 at the XVXDOO\GDQFHDURXQGD¿UHWROHWWKHFUHDWRU Quinault Beach Resort and Casino near the Quinault Reservation in Ocean Shores, Washington. spaces, restaurant outlets, security, slot NQRZZHDUHKRQRULQJKLP´ RSHUDWLRQVDQGVWHZDUGLQJ They were led by Zepeda and his brother He invited everyone to join the dance. $ GUXP JURXS FRPSULVHG RI ERWK IRU WKH FXOWXUDO H[FKDQJH H[SODLQHG WKDW Sumner said many of those same Pedro Zepeda. 7KH URRP ¿OOHG ZLWK 6HPLQROH 4XLQDXOW 4XLQDXOW DQG 4XLOHXWH WULEDO PHPEHUV like the Seminoles and Miccosukee, these GHSDUWPHQWV ± LQFOXGLQJ D VPDOOHU QXPEHU “Historically the friendship dance is DQG4XLOHXWHGDQFHUVRIDOODJHVZKRERQGHG JDWKHUHG RQ RQH VLGH RI WKH EDOOURRP WULEHV¶IDPLO\FRQQHFWLRQVJREDFNWKURXJK GRQHZLWKRWKHUWULEHVVRZHFRXOG¿QGSHDFH WKURXJKWKHGDQFH 5LR -DLPH 4XLOHXWH HYHQW FRRUGLQDWRU ) See EXCHANGE on page 5A )See HARD ROCK on page 6A with each other,” Brian Zepeda said. Board, Council sworn in for new terms
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gaming would violate the agreements New York made Don’t block tribes from online gaming market with its gaming tribes, unfairly disadvantage tribes, and Supreme victory potentially limit access to online gaming for many New ore than ever, their surrounding local economies York residents. •Sarah Walters access to Since the passage of IGRA in 1988, tribal gaming Further, in the event commercial operations were to for Native Mtechnology has assumed an important role in supporting jobs and accept wagers from within those zones, tribes could limit or is a necessity for real economic opportunity for many Indian nations. New York completely omit payments to the state. As a result, if tribes treaty rights economic growth. For some tribal nations, various hurdles alone has twelve Indian gaming facilities that bring more were excluded from statewide mobile sports betting the have stymied economic development, limiting job prospects than $461 million a year in gaming-related payments to the state would experience large blackout zones or lose out on and opportunities for entrepreneurs and tribal business state, according to a recent study by the American Gaming millions in annual revenue, neither of which is an attractive •Billings (Mont.) Gazette expansion. These obstacles have included not only a lack Association. outcome. of physical infrastructure to support modern businesses, but Moreover, in 2018 those same facilities generated Sovereign tribal nations should not be subject to unfair also cumbersome legal and bureaucratic roadblocks that PRUHWKDQELOOLRQLQFRPELQHGVDOHV3UR¿WVHQMR\HG regulation. PDNHLWGLI¿FXOWWRGREXVLQHVVLQ,QGLDQFRXQWU\ by tribes must, by law, be used for the tribe’s general Limiting tribal participation in mobile sports betting he United States is obligated to However, a bill under consideration in New York state welfare, ensuring that revenue generated from Indian would reduce competition and actively disadvantage tribal IXO¿OOLWVWUHDW\WKDWSURPLVHG could break down at least one barrier between tribes and gaming operations serves tribal communities. That revenue communities. Any person betting on sports with a mobile Tthe Crow Tribe the right to hunt on economic development. New York state Senator Joseph also enables tribal casinos to create jobs and support local device would place bets on platforms created only by land that is now the Bighorn National Forest Addabbo’s bill, S. 17—A, if signed into law, will allow businesses in areas that might otherwise be economically commercial casinos, taking economic momentum away in northern Wyoming, the U.S. Supreme Indian gaming establishments to participate in the online depressed. As sports betting expands on mobile platforms, from tribal communities. Across the country, the gaming Court ruled this week. The ruling is a victory sports betting market throughout New York. leaving Indian gaming operations out of the equation industry has been a crucial source of capital for several Indian for Native American rights, but its practical As an attorney in federal Indian law and former would mean imposing a competitive disadvantage, directly nations, and as tribes look to diversify their economies, state results are yet to be determined. counselor and attorney at the National Indian Gaming impacting tribal government programs as well as local non- and federal governments must ensure equal opportunity to 7KH IULHQG RI WKH FRXUW EULHI ¿OHG LQ Commission, I had the opportunity to testify in May before Indian communities. continue to grow. support of the Crow by ACLU of Montana the New York State Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Advances in technology, including the proliferation Laws limiting tribes’ ability to compete in the online and seven experts in public health, history Committee in support of Sen. Addabbo’s bill, S. 17—A. of mobile platforms for gaming, produce substantial gaming space prevents economic growth and restricts tribal and Crow culture concluded: The bill would authorize casinos owned by tribes opportunities for revenue and economic growth. Tribes VHOIVXI¿FLHQF\ ZKLFK LV FRQWUDU\ WR WKH JRDOV RI IHGHUDO “The Second Treaty of Fort Laramie, within New York state borders to offer mobile sports betting PXVW KDYH WKH RSSRUWXQLW\ WR EHQH¿W HTXDOO\ IURP VXFK policymaking for the last 40 years or more. Absent a change now celebrating its sesquicentennial, has to consumers anywhere within the state. New York is technological advancements. in federal law and policy, I hope states will continue to been a boon for the United States, which home to several tribes engaged in gaming pursuant to the Likewise, economic obstacles for tribes hinder the consider and respect the important role that gaming plays received peace in the aftermath of the Civil Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The United States’ current broader economy. in tribal economies and surrounding communities, and take War along with 30 million acres of Crow interpretation of federal laws, however, would limit mobile If tribes are blocked from mobile sports betting appropriate action that will not unfairly hinder tribes from territory, a small part of which became bets placed through tribal gaming platforms to Indian lands. operations, commercial operators, as well as states, may be competing in gaming innovations. what is now the Bighorn National Forest. As consumers seek out digital gaming platforms, limiting negatively affected. For example, as part of their gaming Wyoming seeks to deprive the Crow Tribe Indian gaming establishments’ participation to their Indian agreements with the state, tribes have exclusive gaming Sarah Walters is Of Counsel, Brownstein Hyatt Farber of its rights under that federal treaty. That is lands will harm tribes and their surrounding economies. rights in large swaths of New York. Tribes pay millions Schreck. She is a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. wrong. The Crow Tribe should be allowed As a lifelong advocate for the empowerment of tribes, I of dollars to the state annually in exchange to enjoy zones Walters has served at the Department of the Interior, the to continue subsistence hunting in the forest want states to understand three reasons for allowing Indian of exclusivity, which include much of upstate New York, National Indian Gaming Commission, and as an attorney at lands it ceded away. Notwithstanding the casinos to pursue online gaming offerings: including Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, Oswego and the Department of Justice. This article appeared in Indian Indian gaming is an industry of governmental and Cortland. Country Today. 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Canadian Prime Minister Justin In 1876, Penitentiary. And if we are to join the Poundmaker Trudeau delivered the following Statement Poundmaker, now a Chief Cree Nation on the path of reconciliation, of Exoneration for Chief Poundmaker on headman or minor Poundmaker’s we need to acknowledge the past and build May 23, 2019, at the Poundmaker Cree chief, was part of the imprisonment meant a foundation for healing and renewed Nation in Saskatchewan. The Poundmaker Cree delegation at Fort denying members of understanding. Cree Nation has long sought justice in Carlton where Treaty his nation his strong And so, as an important symbol of our regard to the conviction and imprisonment 6 was concluded with leadership. desire to revitalize our relationship with the of Chief Poundmaker, who was arrested and Alexander Morris, They were Poundmaker Cree Nation, I’m here today sentenced in 1885 to three years in prison Lieutenant-Governor deeply affected by on behalf of the Government of Canada while trying to negotiate a peace agreement of the Northwest the harsh restrictions WR FRQ¿UP ZLWKRXW UHVHUYDWLRQ WKDW &KLHI with the government. The exoneration Territories and Treaty and deprivations Poundmaker is fully exonerated of any acknowledges that it was an “unjust Commissioner. imposed upon them crime or wrongdoing. conviction and imprisonment.” A powerful orator, by government I would also like to offer all members Chief Poundmaker RI¿FLDOV of the Poundmaker Cree Nation, past argued that the The Nation and present, an apology for the historic •Canadian Prime Government of was also forced injustices, hardships and oppression suffered Canada had to provide to surrender their by Chief Poundmaker and your community, Minister Justin Trudeau the appropriate weapons, which on behalf of the Government of Canada and assistance to the Cree left them unable to all Canadians. lders, leaders and members of the as life in the Prairies hunt and protect The Poundmaker Cree Nation has long Poundmaker Cree Nation – was changing. themselves. advocated to hear these words from the It is a privilege to be here with He requested Labelled as a Government of Canada. E assistance not only rebellion band by And it is your dedicated efforts that you today to honour the life and legacy of Chief Poundmaker or Pihtokahanapiwiyin. for the signatories of the Government have brought us here today to honour Chief the Treaty, but also for of Canada, the Poundmaker, the way he should have been I would like to acknowledge that we are Facebook on the sacred lands of the Poundmaker Cree future generations. Poundmaker Cree many, many years ago. This included Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provided a Statement of Exoneration at the Poundmaker Nation saw the To ensure that his legacy is celebrated Nation in Treaty 6 territory. Cree Nation on May 23. It was here that Chief Poundmaker advocating for the reputation of their for years to come. To help right past wrongs. made his indelible mark on history – Medicine Chest honoured Chief As Poundmaker’s people, the hardships Here that he earned his well-deserved provision in Treaty 6. Battleford, as Poundmaker sought rations tarnished by his \RXKDYHRYHUFRPHUHÀHFWKLVFRXUDJHKLV reputation as a diplomat and peacemaker. Indeed, Chief Poundmaker was a IURP,QGLDQ$IIDLUVRI¿FLDOVIRUKLVSHRSOH wrongful conviction and were forced to live belief and his vision that you would go on as Here that he stood up for his people visionary and an early advocate for universal Chief Poundmaker and his people came without a Chief for over three decades. a strong and vibrant people. and demonstrated compassion in the face of health care. And his spirit and the strength to be viewed as a threat. Although Chief Poundmaker was You have always known that your Chief persecution. of his convictions throughout the treaty On May 2, 1885, seeking reprisal released early from prison due to his deserved to be respected and celebrated. 134 years later, we gather at the battle negotiations continues to inspire his people for the purported looting, the Canadian deteriorating health, he died only four Now, all Canadians will have the site to honour and remember the story of to this day. Expeditionary Force followed the Cree back months after his release in 1886 while opportunity to learn and understand the true Chief Poundmaker. In 1881, Chief Poundmaker, as an to their reserve and launched an attack where visiting his adopted father Chief Crowfoot at history and legacy of Chief Poundmaker. We recognize that during his lifetime, acknowledged leader of his people, was we now stand. Blackfoot Crossing. Before being sentenced to Chief Poundmaker was not treated justly nor selected to lead the Marquess of Lorne, son- Right here, at battle site hill. He was buried there and in 1967, imprisonment, Chief Poundmaker stated: showed the respect he deserved as a leader in-law of Queen Victoria, on a journey from Led by Lieutenant-Colonel William his remains were brought back to the “Everything that is bad that has been laid of his people. Battleford to Blackfoot Crossing. Otter, more than 300 men attacked Poundmaker Cree Nation and buried here, at against me this summer, there is nothing of We know that the colonial perspectives Chief Poundmaker impressed the Poundmaker’s people, but after seven hours battle site hill. it true. … I did everything to stop bloodshed. which dominated relations between Marquess with his traditional teachings and RQWKHEDWWOH¿HOG2WWHU¶VPHQZHUHIRUFHG Today, our government acknowledges If I had not done so, there would have been Indigenous peoples and the Crown did not his statesmanship. to retreat. that Chief Poundmaker was a peacemaker plenty of blood spilled this summer …” allow for open and collaborative dialogue. In the years following the signing of Though he did not participate in the ZKRQHYHUVWRSSHG¿JKWLQJIRUSHDFH In 1885, Chief Poundmaker was treated And we acknowledge that if we are Treaty 6, Chief Poundmaker, along with battle, Chief Poundmaker saved many lives. A leader who, time and again, sought as a criminal and a traitor. to move forward together on the path of others such as Big Bear or Mistahimaskwa, At a critical time, he carried the pipe of a to prevent further loss of life in the growing In 2019, we recognize the truth in his reconciliation, the Government of Canada SXVKHG JRYHUQPHQW RI¿FLDOV WR OLYH XS WR ZRXQGHGZDUFKLHIRQWRWKHEDWWOH¿HOGDQG FRQÀLFWLQWKH3UDLULHV words that he – as a leader, statesman and must acknowledge the wrongs of the past. the promises and obligations laid out in the used his considerable authority to stop the The Government of Canada recognizes peacemaker – did everything he could to We have the duty to take an honest look Treaty, often with frustrating results. counterattack on Colonel Otter’s retreating that Chief Poundmaker was not a criminal, ensure that lives were not needlessly lost. at this chapter of our shared history and By the winter of 1885, the combination troops, thereby avoiding more bloodshed. but someone who worked tirelessly to It has taken us 134 years to reach make right by the Poundmaker Cree Nation. of a depleted bison population, cuts Fearing further reprisal against his ensure the survival of his people, and hold today’s milestone – the exoneration of Chief It is my sincere hope that by coming to government aid and fundamental people, Chief Poundmaker attempted the Crown accountable to its obligations as Poundmaker. together today and taking this important step disagreements regarding the implementation to negotiate a peace agreement with the laid out in Treaty 6. I know that the exoneration and apology together as equal partners, we can continue of treaty promises resulted in wide-spread commander of the Canadian Expeditionary We recognize that the unjust conviction I have offered today cannot make up for the important work of reconciling the past dissatisfaction in the Prairies. Force, Major-General Frederick Middleton. and imprisonment of Chief Poundmaker had, what has been lost. and renewing our relationship. In the push to settle Western Canada, Unable to come to an agreement, and continues to have, a profound impact on But it is my hope that these words can Oral tradition tells us that Chief and guided by colonial thinking and policies, Poundmaker and his followers were arrested the Poundmaker Cree Nation. mark a new beginning. That this day leads us 3RXQGPDNHU¶V UROH DV DQ LQÀXHQWLDO OHDGHU the federal government sought to exert at Battleford on May 26, 1885. Chief Poundmaker often spoke of the to a brighter future, as we continue to walk begins in 1873, with the conclusion of increased control over Indigenous peoples. Fueled by mistrust and a lack of need to continue moving forward. together on the path toward reconciliation. A peace negotiations between the Cree and the Tension between the Canadian government, XQGHUVWDQGLQJ JRYHUQPHQW RI¿FLDOV KHOG He said: “We all know the story about path Chief Poundmaker charted for us all so Blackfoot nations. Métis, First Nations and settlers eventually Chief Poundmaker, as the recognized leader the man who sat by the trail too long, and many years ago. Known as the “Peacemaker” by the DPRXQWHG WR D FRQÀLFW NQRZQ DV WKH of his people, responsible for the actions WKHQ LW JUHZ RYHU DQG KH FRXOG QHYHU ¿QG It is my hope that we can make the next Indigenous peoples of the Northern Plains, Northwest Resistance. of his community and convicted him of his way again. We can never forget what has century a shared legacy with a proud history, Chief Poundmaker had tried to maintain *RYHUQPHQW RI¿FLDOV LQ :HVWHUQ treason-felony in August 1885. happened, but we cannot go back. Nor can dedicated to the spirit of Chief Poundmaker, peaceful relations and open dialogue Canada began to target Chief Poundmaker While Chief Poundmaker unequivocally we just sit beside the trail.” honoured leader of his people. between the Cree and settlers both before and his people, especially after members of maintained his innocence, he was sentenced Well, the Government of Canada has Thank you. and after the signing of Treaty 6 in 1876. his community were accused of looting in to three years in prison at the Stony Mountain been sitting beside the trail for far too long. Kinanaskomitinawaw.
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HUD official lauds work of Native Learning Center
BY DAMON SCOTT Kurtz met with NLC Executive Director Staff Reporter Georgette Palmer Smith (Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma/Choctaw), members of her staff and others at the complex, located at 6363 HOLLYWOOD — A senior HUD Taft Street in Hollywood. RI¿FLDOPDGHWKH6HPLQROH7ULEHRI)ORULGD “I’m really proud of where we’re at now an early stop in his new position – one that as far as our reach because we started with assists Native Americans. zero in a database to now 7,100,” Smith said. Hunter Kurtz was recently named the “It was all word of mouth in the beginning principal deputy assistant secretary in the and then we began a more aggressive 2I¿FHRIWKH$VVLVWDQW6HFUHWDU\IRU3XEOLF outreach program and doing Constant and Indian Housing. The position and Contact to increase signups.” department fall under the U.S. Department The NLC, known as a networking of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). hub, has entered its 11th year in operation. Long names and titles aside, Kurtz ,WLVUHFRJQL]HGDVD¿UVWRILWVNLQG7ULEDO came to Hollywood on June 3 to tour the initiative that holds seminars, trainings, Reservation and visit with staff at the Native and provides technical assistance both in Learning Center. person and online to Native Americans “[The NLC is] helping not only their and those working in Indian Country. own Tribal members but tribes across the Programs it offers include grant writing nation and I think that’s fantastic” Kurtz said. and management, procurement, housing, “They are helping lots and lots of people. QRQSUR¿WHVWDEOLVKPHQWDQGPRUH That’s what we do in this industry; we get up In 2013, the NLC launched its e-learning every morning to try and help people. I think webinar platform system Kerretv, the Creek this is a very good example of that.” word for learning. Damon Scott Seated clockwise from left during a meeting at the Native Learning Center in Hollywood on June 3 are principal deputy assistant secretary in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Hunter Kurtz, HUD special adviser Alexander Coffey, NLC compliance and resource development director Vincent Franco, NLC marketing coordinator Louis Porter Jr., NLC project specialist Tomasina Chupco-Gilliam, NLC deputy executive director Kyle Doney and NLC executive director Georgette Palmer Smith.
7ULEDORI¿FLDOVDFURVVWKHFRXQWU\KDYH Seminole Tribal leaders have tried to secure “Native American tribes are an integral reached out to the NLC over the years for for all Tribal members who want it. part of our culture [in Florida],” said Coffey, advice on how to establish a similar initiative “We’re proud of the work we’re doing who grew up in Fort Lauderdale and attended on their own reservations. and helping our Native people in any way that the University of Florida. “Even going back “I think what you’re doing is really we can to build better communities, better all the way to the earliest settlers, trade, the incredible. We hope there are folks who will housing options and safe communities,” New River – all our history is connected to model this,” Kurtz said during a roundtable Smith said. the Tribal leaders. I’m so happy to be able discussion at the NLC. “Everywhere across Kurtz and Smith cited HUD’s Section to show that connection to [Kurtz] and the nation, not just in Tribal areas, we’re 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program broadcast all the good work [NLC] is doing.” facing an affordable housing crisis and we as one that has been pivotal in helping Native Kurtz, who has worked in and around KDYHWR¿QGXQLTXHDQGQHZZD\VWRLPSURYH Americans achieve homeownership. HUD and housing programs for much of his upon that. Right now as a nation we are only “Getting everyone to where they need career, including for the Obama and George housing about a quarter of the people that to be to be a homeowner is really exciting,” W. Bush Administrations, admitted it was need this type of housing.” Smith said. “When they do purchase their refreshing to be outside of Washington, +8'¶V 2I¿FH RI 1DWLYH $PHULFDQ homes it’s a big celebration; it’s very D.C., to see what programs were working Programs (ONAP) administers housing UHZDUGLQJDQGYHU\IXO¿OOLQJ´ for Native Americans. and community development programs that Kurtz made his way to Hollywood ,W ZDV RQH RI .XUW]¶ ¿UVW VWRSV LQ KLV EHQH¿W1DWLYH$PHULFDQV after attending the PHADA (Public new position, but not his last. Damon Scott Kurtz said that while Native Americans Housing Authorities Directors Association) “We’re honored that you selected us and From left to right are HUD special adviser Alexander Coffey, NLC executive director Georgette Palmer face housing challenges similar to the conference in Miami. He was at the our Tribe to visit and we are always excited Smith, principal deputy assistant secretary in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and general population, there are differences, conference with HUD special adviser to show off our center; we’re very, very Indian Housing Hunter Kurtz, NLC deputy executive director Kyle Doney, NLC training and development Alexander Coffey, who initially suggested proud of it,” Smith said. specialist Wilma Noah, NLC compliance and resource development director Vincent Franco, NLC DQG+8'KDVVSHFL¿FSURJUDPVIRU1DWLYH training and development specialist Krystal Cedeno and NLC project specialist Tomasina Chupco- populations. the two visit the Tribe before heading back Gilliam. Homeownership is also something to Washington, D.C.
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1 SEMINOLE WAY, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33314 954.585.5104 4A • The Seminole Tribune • June 28, 2019 Symposium spotlights Tribal resource management of water, fire
BY DAMON SCOTT Staff Reporter
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IHHW7RGD\VRPHDUHPDGHRI¿EHUJODVV DVWKHF\SUHVVWUHHDQGWRGD\PRVWDUHPXFK (YHU\RQHHQMR\HGWKHFDQRHVDQGWKHZKDOH EXWDOODUHSDLQWHGZLWKWUDGLWLRQDOV\PEROV VPDOOHU WKDQ KXQGUHGV RI \HDUV DJR 7KH\ VRQJWKH\ZHUHFDSWLYDWHGE\LW´ ³7KHUH LV D ORW RI PDWK LQYROYHG LQ DUHEHVWIRUQDYLJDWLQJWKURXJKWKHVKDOORZ 7LQD2VFHRODDOVRFDPHDZD\IURPWKH PDNLQJ FDQRHV´ VDLG &KDUOHV ³$OJHEUD VZDPSVRIWKH(YHUJODGHV H[FKDQJHZLWKSRVLWLYLW\ WULJRQRPHWU\JHRPHWU\:HXVHWKHPDWKLQ $OWKRXJK D ODUJH FHGDU VWULS FDQRH LV ³,W¶VDOZD\VJRRGWRJRWRRWKHUSDUWVRI DFXOWXUDOZD\2XUDQFHVWRUVNQHZKRZWR YHU\GLIIHUHQWWKDQDGXJRXWFDQRHWKHPHQ ,QGLDQ&RXQWU\DQGH[SHULHQFHWKHLUOLYHV´ PDNHWKHFDQRHVEHIRUHWKH\NQHZWKH\ZHUH VKDUHG D VWURQJ FRQQHFWLRQ WKURXJK WKHLU VKH VDLG ³:H DOZD\V DVVXPH ZH¶UH VR XVLQJPDWK´ UHVSHFWIRUWDNLQJDFDQRHRXWRQWKHZDWHU GLIIHUHQWIURPHDFKRWKHUEXWZHDOOKDYHWKH 7KH SDGGOHV DUH XQLTXH DQG GHFRUDWHG VZDPSULYHURURFHDQ VDPH VWUXJJOHV SDVVLRQV DQG FHOHEUDWH WKH ZLWKIDPLO\GHVLJQV0DGHRIFHGDUWKH\FDQ ³ BY BEVERLY BIDNEY Staff Reporter IMMOKALEE — Vanessa Billie has always been passionate about beauty and cosmetics. In May, she turned her passion into a business and created Billiee Beauty, an online make-up store. A 2015 graduate of Immokalee High School, Billie has since graduated from the Academy of Glam in Cooper City and the Beverly Bidney Florida Academy in Fort Myers, where she Seminole Petroleum operates its own fleet of fuel transport tankers and tank wagons. The company has recently embarked on a new sales strategy for became an esthetician. Now that she is in its oil and lubricant business as well. the cosmetics industry, she is no longer a practicing esthetician. Her make-up consists of cruelty-free, mineral infused, vegan cosmetics that include lipsticks and eye shadows in an array Seminole Petroleum launches of colors. The patchwork packaging makes the product distinctly Seminole. “Sales are going well and I’m getting a lot of support from the community,” Billie new sales strategy said. “I want to inspire youth that we can all do something. Whatever your passion is, follow it and we can all be something.” BY DAMON SCOTT them also,” she said. service with battery powered energy sources Through her cosmetics, Billie hopes Staff Reporter Examples of the products are oils and and cellular connections. to share a bit of Seminole culture. One of Beverly Bidney lubricants for compressors, engines and Seminole Petroleum operates in a very her products, an eye shadow combination Vanessa Billie by her eye-catching Billee Beauty JHDUV 7KHUH DUH JUHDVHV LQGXVWULDO ÀXLGV competitive market – but compete it does – is called Medicine and has the following sign at the Spirit Head Summer Challenge May 30 Seminole Petroleum has placed a new industrial gas engine oils, metalworking said Begelman. She said the Tribe entered the description: in Immokalee. eye on part of the business that isn’t the big ÀXLGVVPDOOHQJLQHRLOVV\QWKHWLFRLOVDQG space not only to generate revenue, but also “Inspired by the Medicine Wheel, tankers you see delivering fuel at Florida gas railroad lubricants for sale. DVSDUWRILWVVWUDWHJ\WREHVHOIVXI¿FLHQW which represents how life is interconnected stations. The fuel business is still top dog – about “The infancy [of acquisition and and also the stages of life. Being a Tribal share a part of our culture with you. Hope The Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc. 80 percent of Seminole Petroleum’s revenue, operation] is very expensive – [the] assets Member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, I you love this just as much as I do.” board-controlled brand is working to boost Begelman said. that are required to operate that sort of a wanted to represent us in a way we’ve never Billee Beauty had a booth at the its oil and lubricant business. It’s part of a 6HPLQROH 3HWUROHXP RZQV D ÀHHW RI business,” Begelman said. “Not anybody been represented before, I wanted to give all Spirithead Summer Challenge on May 30, strategy to increase its overall footprint and fuel transport tankers and tank wagons. The can jump in.” my native beauties a palette that is close to which attracted a lot of attention and buyers. market share in the state. company distributes regular and premium Begelman has been in her position since home. A palette we would be proud to have Raised on the Immmokalee reservation, Billie The plan is led by Carol Begelman, gasoline, aviation gasoline, low-sulphur clear 2016. She was there at the beginning during in our collection. I also wanted everyone to lives in Lehigh Acres with Joel Cardenas and Seminole Petroleum’s director of petroleum diesel fuel and dyed diesel for construction the transition period when operational be able to see us for who we are and also their 7-month-old baby Khaleesi Cardenas. operations in Naples. equipment, generators and off-road vehicles. control changed hands. Begelman recently hired two full-time “We’ve had exceptional growth,” she salespeople to spearhead the effort. One will Thriving business said. “We’ve grown a lot, but try to grow cover accounts on Florida’s east coast and responsibly and make sure we have assets the other will focus on west coast clients. Seminole Petroleum is in the third year and people in place.” “It’s kind of a new thing we’re focusing of operation since a rebrand and launch in Seminole Petroleum employs 20 people on,” Begelman said. “[We’re] starting 2016. The board purchased Naples-based EHWZHHQVDOHVGULYHUVDQGRI¿FHZRUNHUV to focus on the oil and lubes business in Evans Oil Co. in 2013. Seminole Petroleum is just one of addition to the fuel part. We’re adding it to The Naples bulk plant is equipped with the board’s brands, which include OWV the mix.” IXHO SXPSV IRU ÀHHWV DQG D GR]HQ DERYH Water, Jani-King (commercial cleaning and Seminole Petroleum has the potential ground fuel storage tanks. maintenance), Brighton RV Resort, Brighton to cover the entire state, but Begelman said Trucks pick up product typically at Port Mining Operations and The BOL restaurants. accounts currently stretch from Tampa Bay Everglades in Fort Lauderdale and in Tampa. Other board enterprises include the to Key West. The company then stores the fuel in Naples Tribe’s cattle companies, Brighton Seminole “What we’re trying to do is get as much for later delivery to customers. Campground, Brighton Seminole Trading saturation as we can in our existing markets Customers include the Tribe’s own Post, Choopeek-Cheke Gift Shop, citrus before we expand further geographically,” gas stations in Hollywood, Brighton, Big JURYHVFUHGLWDQG¿QDQFH6HPLQROH$UWVDQG she said. Cypress and soon in Immokalee. Seminole Crafts, Seminole Okalee Village, Seminole Begelman said expanding the oil Petroleum also services some Chevron gas Sugarcane, the Tribal Fair and Rodeo, a and lubes business just makes sense. For stations, marinas, golf courses, construction cigarette wholesale and distribution center, example, if the company already delivers and agricultural companies, hospitals and retail smoke shops and the Big Cypress fuel to an asphalt processing plant, why not others. Trading Post. sell them the oil and lube products needed Seminole Petroleum is a high-tech The Seminole Petroleum Naples facility for their machines? operation, too. It offers SMARTank – a is located at 3170 Horseshoe Drive South. “There are existing [commercial] fuel wireless fuel monitoring system that allows Beverly Bidney customers that we may not sell the oil and its commercial customers to track fuel levels Vanessa Billie makes a sale of her Billiee Beauty products at the Spirit Head Summer Challenge in lubes to. We could gain that business from 24/7. The system provides an uninterrupted Immokalee on May 30. )HARD ROCK JOB FAIR From page 1A Intertribal Timber Council tours Big Cypress of professional positions in marketing and ¿QDQFH±ZLOOEHRQWKHOLVWIRUDWWHQGHHVDW BY BEVERLY BIDNEY throughout the state in the 1940s. Johns said the next job fair – a three-day run scheduled Staff Reporter they used to push cattle from coast to coast for July 7-9. In fact, she expects the job fairs with no problem. That all changed with the to be ongoing through December. fences and then again with extension agents Sumner said that while the lines to apply BIG CYPRESS — A group of 167 once the reservations were established. for the positions may be a little intimidating attendees at the National Indian Timber “They showed us the modern cattle – almost the entire interior of the casino and Symposium, hosted by the Intertribal EXVLQHVVDQG¿HOGURWDWLRQV´-RKQVVDLG event center had a line running through it on &RXQFLO WRRN DQ HGXFDWLRQDO ¿HOG WULS WR The Tribe established a cattle council, June 4 – job seekers should be assured that Big Cypress on June 12 where they learned which was the model for the constitution in KHUVWDIILVZHOORUJDQL]HGDQGLVDVDZDUHRI about the Tribe’s cattle program and native 1957. the wait times as anyone. area management practices. “Cows helped us get federal And she has some advice: “Be prepared; The group also toured Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki recognition,” Johns said. “We built fences, come professionally dressed and with your Museum, Billie Swamp Safari and enjoyed irrigation systems, changed breeds and resume. You may be interviewed on the spot an alligator wrestling show as they dined al ZHUHWKH¿UVWODUJHVFDOHUDQFKWRDGRSWDQ and perhaps hired on the spot.” fresco at the Junior Cypress Rodeo Arena HOHFWURQLFLGHQWL¿FDWLRQV\VWHP´ 6XPQHU VDLG VKH H[SHFWV WR ¿OO grounds. The group went to the Jones Grade positions before the grand opening date. Start Natural Resource Director Alex Johns Road and Cowbone Island area where Tony dates for those who are offered positions met the group at the cow pens and gave a Curella and Michael Lightsey talked to them vary. brief outline of the Tribe’s history with cattle Damon Scott (2) about how they use the swamp buggies and “What we do is give you a ‘yes, you’re starting with the Spaniards in the 1500s. RWKHU HTXLSPHQW IRU ZLOG ¿UH VXSSUHVVLRQ hired,’ but we’re still working on the start About 2,500 people attended the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood job fair on June 4. A line of job ³7KHVWDWHZDVWKH¿UVWWRKDYHFDWWOH´ seekers wound throughout the Hard Rock Event Center and casino area. 7KH ZLOGODQG ¿UH GHSDUWPHQW PDQDJHV date,” she said. “Since unemployment is Johns said. “Our ancestors met Ponce de approximately 52,000 acres in Brighton and so low, a lot of people have jobs when they Leon.” 35,000 acres in Big Cypress. apply. We tell you to keep your job while we During the Seminole Wars, as the Tribe They also explained that some areas do a background check and then give you a ZDV ¿JKWLQJ IRU WKHLU OLYHV WKH\ ORVW WKHLU are burned more frequently than others for tentative orientation date and start date.” cattle. In the 1920s they moved back to Big cultural reasons. However, if those more Sumner said start dates will typically be Cypress and collected their cows only to be dense areas burn they will burn hotter and in August and September. stymied by barbed wire which was installed destroy more trees. The new positions are the result of the Hard Rock Hollywood’s $1.5 billion expansion — the cornerstones being the 450- foot guitar-shaped hotel with 638 rooms, a 6,500-seat Hard Rock Live entertainment venue and major additions to the casino. “It’s an exciting time for anyone who wants to join the Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida,” she said. “A great time to get your foot in the door.” Sumner is used to coordinating large job fairs for hotel-casino operations. She used to live in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she helped to open the massive Aria Resort & Casino. She’s worked for Hard Rock Hollywood since 2010, starting as a training manager, then a director and now a VP. “Jim Allen and the Tribe have been phenomenal,” she said. Allen is the chairman of Hard Rock International and the CEO of Seminole Gaming. The Seminole Tribe is the parent company of Hard Rock International. Meanwhile, on the west coast of Florida, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is also undergoing its own hiring boom. The hotel- casino is in the midst of a more than $700 million expansion. Its latest job fairs on June Both locations have employed thousands Prospective job candidates for either 4-5 were reported to have huge turnouts in construction positions for almost two location must submit applications prior to Beverly Bidney similar to Hollywood. years. Temporary and permanent non- any job fair by visiting gotoworkhappy.com Jonah Cypress, Alex Johns, Josh Simmons, Yankton Sioux of the BIA in Boise Idaho and Grant The economic impact of the Hollywood construction jobs at both sites also number or by texting the word “CASINO” to 97211. Steelman discuss cattle and wildland fire management during the Intertribal Timber Council’s visit to and Tampa expansions has been immense. in the thousands. Big Cypress on June 12. 7A • The Seminole Tribune • June 28, 2019 SPD lieutenant Joseph Johnson remembered for decades of police service, role model for family BY BEVERLY BIDNEY Staff Reporter ESTERO — Seminole Police Department Lieutenant Joseph P. Johnson was laid to rest June 5 after a 41-year career in law enforcement, the last 10 years spent as an investigator at SPD and most recently in its Homeland and Infrastructure Security Unit. Johnson, 64, perished in the line of duty during a one-car accident as he was traveling between reservations on U.S. 27 in Palm Beach County late on May 29. He was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach where he was pronounced deceased in the early morning hours of May +HLVRQO\WKHVHFRQG63'RI¿FHUWRIDOO in the line of duty. Beverly Bidney Courtesy photo Pallbearers from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office and Seminole Police Department take Joseph P. Johnson’s casket from the hearse during the outdoor portion of the memorial service at Hertz Arena on Seminole Police Department Lt. Joseph Johnson June 5. Johnson, a SPD lieutenant, died in the line of duty May 30 following a car accident while he was traveling between reservations. Johnson’s desire to make the world a better down on one knee and presented it to +XQGUHGVRISROLFHRI¿FHUVLQFUXLVHUV place. Johnson’s widow. SUVs and motorcycles traveled from police “Joe was old school and had a strong A bugler then played taps and a large departments around the state to pay their work ethic,” Auer said. “Today we are in the JURXS RI EDJSLSHUV SOD\HG ³$PD]LQJ ¿QDO UHVSHFWV WR -RKQVRQ DW D PHPRULDO presence of a true hero. He always had your Grace.” The explosive sound of the three- VHUYLFH DW WKH +HUW] $UHQD LQ (VWHUR 0HQ EDFNDQGSXWRWKHUV¿UVW´ volley salute was followed by a traditional DQG ZRPHQ LQ EOXH ¿OOHG WKH DUHQD DV Johnson’s daughter Ariana Johnson HQGRIZDWFKFDOODPSOL¿HGRYHUVSHDNHUV Beverly Bidney (2) speakers honored Johnson’s memory with said a few words come to mind when she for all to hear. The dispatcher called for At left, Executive recollections of his life and career. WKLQNV RI KHU IDWKHU VDFUL¿FH VHUYLFH DQG Johnson, twice. When there was no reply, Director of Public ,QVLGHWKHDUHQD-RKQVRQ¶VÀDJGUDSHG commitment. WKHGLVSDWFKHUDQQRXQFHGWKHRI¿FHUKDG Safety William FDVNHWZDVVXUURXQGHGE\ÀRZHUVDQ63' ³+H VDFUL¿FHG KLV OLIH IRU WKH FRXQWU\ fallen in the line of duty. Latchford presents cruiser and an SPD pickup truck. Flags of KHORYHG´VKHVDLG³,¶OOPLVVKLVFUD]\ Four helicopters came from the south the flag to Joseph the U.S., Seminole Tribe, Florida, SPD and stories of arresting bad guys, settling down DQGÀHZRYHUWKHREVHUYDQFHEXWRQHIHOO P. Johnson’s widow Nadereh Johnson. &ROOLHU &RXQW\ 6KHULII¶V 2I¿FH SURYLGHG D hysterical people and getting incriminating away from the rest to create the missing confessions out of suspects. He was a true man formation. Below, Seminole Police backdrop for the memorial. Large screens Department officers showed photos of Johnson with family and master of his trade.” Born in Fort Myers, Johnson salute at the memorial colleagues during the two-hour visitation She said at her father’s core, he was a graduated from Naples High School, service. before the memorial service. family man. earned his associate of arts degree from Johnson spent 26 years with the Collier “I could not have asked for a better role Florida SouthWestern State College, &RXQW\ 6KHULII¶V 2I¿FH ¿YH \HDUV DW WKH model or protector than my dad,” she said. joined the U.S. Army and served as a +HQGU\ &RXQW\ 6KHULII¶V 2I¿FH DQG “His best advice was to do what makes you military police in the Vietnam War. He is years with the SPD. In 2013, the Broward happy and work hard at it. My dad’s story survived by his wife Nadereh, daughters County Crime Commission named Johnson is one of a hero and heroes are not easily Ariana and Cara, three grandchildren, one of the county’s Detectives of the Year. forgotten.” siblings Maggie, Grady and Jeanette and “He tried to retire twice before coming Former Hendry County Sheriff Ronnie several nieces and nephews. to SPD,” Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. Lee worked with Johnson and recalled his said to the audience. “He wanted to ma ke su re endearing personality. the world could be a better place. Because of “Good people loved him and the KLV VDFUL¿FHV WKH ZRUOG WRPRUURZ ZLOO EH outlaws feared him,” Lee said. “He will be better for it. Celebrate what he has given and remembered by the good people and by the honor his memory every day.” ones he put away. Even the ones he arrested Executive Director of Public Safety came to like him.” William Latchford hired Johnson in 2009 &ROOLHU&RXQW\6KHULII¶V2I¿FH&DSWDLQ and said he wished he knew him longer. Mark Baker knew Johnson for 30 years and “He will be remembered for how he said he was a good judge of character, a lived his life and cared for people,” Latchford consummate professional and committed to said. “He made sure he left everyone he serving the community. came across as better than when he found After the memorial service, the crowd them. I believe Joe’s place on earth was to adjourned outdoors for traditional law EOHVV XV +H WRRN FRXQWOHVV RI¿FHUV XQGHU enforcement honors. Hundreds of law his wing and taught them life lessons. He HQIRUFHPHQWRI¿FHUVLQGUHVVXQLIRUPVOLQHG made sure his legacy was passed along to all WKHURDGIURPWKHDUHQDWRDQDGMDFHQW¿HOG of us.” IRUWKHFHUHPRQ\(DFKRI¿FHUVDOXWHGDVWKH At the end of his remarks, Latchford hearse passed by. Once the family gathered announced he posthumously promoted under the tent, a symbol of a fallen warrior, Johnson to captain. a riderless horse with Johnson’s boots placed “He was a skilled investigator,” backwards in the stirrups, walked by the Latchford said. “He was a bulldog when it mourners. FDPHWR¿QGLQJDQVZHUV´ 7KH ÀDJ WKDW GUDSHG -RKQVRQ¶V FDVNHW SPD Chief of Police John Auer reiterated was ceremoniously folded. Latchford got RICHARD CHEHANTAMO! CASTILLO 954.522.3500 SELLING Helping the DRUGS? Seminole Community For Many Years Guy! 24 HOURS A DAY Since 1990 I have protected rights like yours. 0\RãFHGHIHQGV'8,VGUXJRIIHQVHVVXVSHQGHG OLFHQVHVGRPHVWLFYLROHQFHDQGDOOIHORQLHVDQG PLVGHPHDQRUVWKURXJKRXW)ORULGDDQGWKH BABY 8QLWHG6WDWHV MAMA DRAMA The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertise- ment. Castillo worked as a Public Defender in Broward County from 1990-1996 and has been in GOGETGUY.COM private practice since 1996. In 1995, he was voted 5,&+$5'&$67,//2 the Trial Attorney of the year. He graduated from )/25,'$&5,0,1$/'()(16($772851(< Capital University in 1989 and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1990, Federal Bar in 1992, and the Fed- GUY SELIGMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW | (954) 760-7600 :::&$67,//2/$:2)),&(6&20 eral Trial Bar in 1994. 8A • The Seminole Tribune • June 28, 2019 upon to work with THPO to assert and document the Seminole Tribe’s true history. They and their ancestors have inhabited Florida for thousands of years, not just the last 150 years, as written in most history books. We recently utilized our archival collection to further this research and to provide objective information pertaining to this subject. A few particularly pertinent pieces of information were found and provided to a Smithsonian representative in order to further validate the evidence of the Seminole Tribe’s longstanding Florida roots. This information, along with oral histories and other academic work, is being taken back to the Smithsonian Institution to support our continuing efforts to have the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Tribe’s ancestors returned home. “This is the time when the Seminole Tribe of Florida is rewriting history, setting aside what has been written in schoolbooks Museum rewrites and perpetuated by the media. American military history tells the story of three Seminole Wars. To the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the descendants of those that evaded history capture and removal, it was one long war – “The current state of NAGPRA is varied 40-plus years of turmoil and harassment and across the U.S., with some institutions ready FRQÀLFW7KH6HPLQROH7ULEHRI)ORULGDLVDOVR BY JULIE RUHL and willing to do the right thing, with others proclaiming its ancestry, not just as people who migrated from northern states, but as Museum Collections Assistant, lagging behind the curve. The Smithsonian Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum however, doesn’t fall under NAGPRA. descendants of those earlier tribes known to Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum archaeologists as the Calusa, the Apalachee, This historic document supports the museum and In this journal article, Andrew Frank makes many Their repatriation policy is guided by the valid arguments for the Seminole cause and NMAI Act, which requires very little of the Tequesta, etcetera. Both of these changes THPO’s mission to provide the accurate history Most people are not aware of the are critical to a new understanding that Tribal and ancestry of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, brings forth a significant amount of evidence to Smithsonian Museums with regards to validate his arguments. Frank has done a good many issues impacting the Tribe as of repatriation procedures, and is well behind history belongs to those who lived it yet while also detailing the original arguments for late. NAGPRA (Native American Graves GHVHUYHVWREHXQLYHUVDOO\KHDUG´VDLG0DU\ draining the Everglades. deal of research on the Seminole Tribe of Florida nationally accepted museum best practices. and Florida history. Protection and Repatriation Act) is one of The Smithsonian’s lack of Native inclusivity Beth Rosebrough, research coordinator at those issues. Domonique deBeaubien, the in their repatriation process is rooted in the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum 7ULEDO+LVWRULF3UHVHUYDWLRQ2I¿FH 7+32 The museum staff feels fortunate to and rewrite history. you have any questions, please feel free to inherent colonialism of academia, which is contact me at 863-902-1113, ext. 12229. collections manager, who deals with this VRPHWKLQJZHDUH¿JKWLQJWRFKDQJH´ have the opportunity to help the Seminole If anyone would like to come to the federal code every day, has this to say: The museum has recently been called Tribe of Florida bring their ancestors home museum to view any archival materials or if Central, South American visitors connect with Seminole Tribal Court BY DAMON SCOTT current and emerging foreign leaders to their Staff Reporter professional U.S. counterparts. It seeks to provide room to explore opportunities for business, professional and academic HOLLYWOOD — A group of visitors collaboration. from eight Central and South American countries gathered at Tribal headquarters in Seminole Court structure Hollywood April 12 to meet with Seminole 7ULEDO&RXUWRI¿FLDOV Of the 573 federally recognized tribes The morning session was designed for in the U.S., about 310 have tribal justice attendees to become acquainted with how systems – a mix of traditional, combination the Tribal Court functions; to understand (Anglo and traditional) and CFR courts more about the relationship between the (Court of Federal Regulations). federal government and U.S. tribes; and also The Seminole Tribal Court is a to learn a bit about the culture and customs relatively new one – it was approved through of the Seminole Tribe itself. an ordinance in April 2011. As Chief Justice Chief Justice Willie Johns, Chief Judge Johns and Chief Judge Osceola explained Moses B. Osceola and Deputy Clerk Silvia to the group, while the Tribal Court has the Obregon met with a dozen participants authority to handle criminal cases, it doesn’t. and translators in the auditorium for a It deals strictly with civil ones and can use presentation and meet and greet. The event WUDGLWLRQDOODZVLILWVHHV¿W was organized by Jacqueline González, Cases that generally come before the Special Projects Administrator for the Tribal court include property disputes and family Court. issues – such as child custody or divorces. The visitors, all high level career The Tribal Court consists of appellate, RI¿FLDOV ZLWKLQ WKH OHJDO SURIHVVLRQ FDPH trial and administrative arms, along with a from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Dominican judicial commission. The court falls under Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay two codes – a tribal court code and judicial and Venezuela. They hold positions as commission code. There are no jury trials lawyers, chief prosecutors, judges, attorney unless they are requested, Chief Judge JHQHUDOV KHDGV RI FULPLQDO MXVWLFH RI¿FHV Osceola said. executive assistants and investigators. Tribes operate under the “Major Crimes Damon Scott This is all part of the International $FW´ ± D ODZ WKDW SODFHV FHUWDLQ FULPHV From left, Chief Judge Moses B. Osceola, Chief Justice Willie Johns and Deputy Clerk Silvia Obregon explain different aspects of the Seminole Tribal Court Visitor Leadership Program – administered under federal jurisdiction even if they are system to program participants in April at Tribal Headquarters in Hollywood. by the U.S. Department of State with local committed by a Native American in Native partner Global Ties Miami. territory. This year marked the third time the them … tribes are trying to regain authority which is currently under a reauthorization heads of government, 10 Nobel Laureates, Tribes are expected to turn over such review in Congress. and thousands of leaders in the private and Tribe has hosted visitors from the program. cases to state or federal courts. WRSURVHFXWHDOOFULPHVDVWKH\GLGEHIRUH´ Last year, visitors came from 14 countries However, non-Indian people can be The reauthorization would allow tribes QRQSUR¿WVHFWRUVRI¿FLDOVVDLG “We can only hold people who commit prosecuted by tribes for domestic violence to keep offenders in jail for longer periods, Participants are nominated by the staff across the globe. WKHVHFULPHV´&KLHI-XGJH2VFHRODVDLG³$ The program provides a way to introduce under the Violence Against Women Act, too, from a maximum of one year to a at U.S. embassies and consulates. lot of Indian tribes feel the states are failing maximum of three years. Global Ties Miami, located in Coral Chief Judge Osceola added that as the Gables, hosts about 300 participants each Tribal Court grows older it will continue to year. build its trial docket and set more precedent. Executive Director Annette Alvarez In the meantime, it can look to other courts said the connection with the Seminole for direction. Tribe has been very valuable for attendees. “If a judge needs direction he can call Previous visits have included time at upon state or federal court precedent as Seminole schools and Billie Swamp Safari. QHFHVVDU\7KH\ RQO\ LQÀXHQFH D GLUHFWLRQ The Tribal Court connection is fairly new, but we decide in the end. We can draw she said. on outside legal cases that have been “[The Seminole Tribe of Florida] are FRQGXFWHG´KHVDLG an invaluable member of our community. Another difference is that in Seminole Their [court] system, the sovereignty that Tribal Court the Elaponke and Creek they have on their own reservations and how languages are spoken when requested or they administer justice is critically important needed. because many of our visitors come from “We’re losing a lot of the language, countries where the rights of Indigenous especially in the city areas. It’s not required 3HRSOHDUHEHLQJGHOYHGLQWRDQGH[SORUHG´ that our Tribal members or even judges Alvarez said. VSHDN WKH ODQJXDJH´ &KLHI -XVWLFH -RKQV Global Ties Miami sees special courts said, adding that he hopes the language will as important for participants to learn about, be preserved in the long run. Alvarez said, whether it’s a tribal court, Along with Chief Justice Johns and children’s court, or a special criminal court Chief Judge Osceola, the Tribal Court for veterans. consists of Associate Justices Moses Jumper This year’s group of visitors spent two Jr. and Amy Johns, and Associate Judges days in South Florida, meeting not only Tina M. Osceola and Mary Tigertail. 6HPLQROH&RXUWOHDGHUVEXWRI¿FLDOVDWWKH Third District Court of Appeals in Miami and IVLP, Global Ties the U.S. District Court | Southern District of Florida in Fort Lauderdale. The exchange program sends about “These exchanges are designed to be 5,000 international visitors to the U.S. YHU\ SURIHVVLRQDO´ $OYDUH] VDLG ³,W¶V UHDO every year. Since 1940, more than 225,000 work and in this instance we are at tail end participants have engaged with Americans of three weeks in the U.S. These people have Damon Scott through the IVLP. taken three weeks of their lives to examine Tribal officials take a final photo with participants after the presentation concluded. Alumni in the program include more issues that are critically important in their than 500 current or former chiefs of state or ZRUN´ Louis Levi Oakes, last World War II Mohawk code talker, dies at 94 during the war to send encoded messages DVDFRGHWDONHUXQWLODERXW¿YH\HDUVDJR Indigenous code talkers to the U.S. Armed BY CBC NEWS between Allied forces so enemies could not said his daughter Dora Oakes. Services during World War I and World War understand what was being said. ³+H¿QDOO\VWDUWHGWDONLQJDERXWLW+H II. Louis Levi Oakes, the last Mohawk At 18, Oakes enlisted in the U.S. army VDLGKHZDVWKUHDWHQHGQRWWRVD\DQ\WKLQJ´ For his service, in 2016, Oakes was code talker — using the language to encode and served for six years as a technician she said. awarded a Silver Star Medal — the third- messages for Allied forces during the Second fourth grade with Company B of the 442nd :KHQ KH ¿QDOO\ RSHQHG XS LW ZDV D highest military decoration given in the U.S. World War — died May 28 at age 94. Signal Battalion. He served as a code talker surprise to his family. for showing gallantry in action against an The veteran was one of 17 Mohawks LQ WKH 6RXWK 3DFL¿F 1HZ *XLQHD DQG WKH “As kids growing up, we’d watch enemy. from Akwesasne, which straddles the Philippines. movies and he’d just say, ‘I was there,’ but “It was great. I wish they would have did Quebec, Ontario and New York state Oakes received an honourable discharge KHZRXOGQHYHUJRLQWRLW´VDLG'RUD it years before when he could have enjoyed borders, who received code-talker training on Feb. 15, 1946. He then worked as an The Code Talkers Recognition Act was LW´VDLG'RUD³%XWOLIHJRHVRQDQGKHZDV while stationed in Louisiana. ironworker in Buffalo, N.Y., and later signed into law by U.S. President George W. ¿QDOO\UHFRJQL]HGDQG,¶YHEHHQDOORYHUWKH as a highway maintenance worker in his Bush in 2008, requiring the secretary of the Kanien’kéha, the Mohawk language, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne SODFHZLWKKLP´ community before retiring. Treasury to strike Congressional Medals in was one of 33 Indigenous languages used Levi Oakes Oakes didn’t talk about his experience recognition of the dedication and valour of 9A • The Seminole Tribune • June 28, 2019 in conjunction with bison herd movements )WATER, FIRE near winter encampments; used wood ash From page 4A WR IHUWLOL]H ¿HOGV DQG FURSV DQG KDYH XVHG it to clear areas for grass and wild seed production, as well as to clear out land for PDQDJHPHQW´ ± KDYH PDGH WKH ODQGVFDSH farming. ULSHIRUODUJH¿UHV “The voice of Indigenous peoples and “Fire suppression became the dominant WULEHV DUH QHHGHG WRGD\´ 0RULVKLPD VDLG SDUDGLJP LQ WKH :HVW´ )LQQH\ VDLG ³)LUH “Tribal voices need to be heard: listening suppression efforts have not been successful DQGOHDUQLQJDERXW¿UHDQGWKHUHODWLRQVKLSWR in the past 100 years despite billions the land and plants, animals and each other. and billions of dollars and technology The time is right for tribes to participate in GHSOR\HG$QGWKH¿UHVDUHGLIIHUHQW±WKH\ solutions. Tribes are well positioned to make DUHFURZQ¿UHVLQVWHDGRIVXUIDFH¿UHV:H DGLIIHUHQFH´ need to abandon the notion of control and Steelman said the Seminole Tribe’s Tribal members paint their stress technologic solutions and go back to what ¿UHVWUDWHJ\±ZLWKPRVWRILWVUHVHUYDWLRQV ZDVZRUNLQJ´ below 40-foot elevation – is a little different $FURZQ¿UHLVDIRUHVW¿UHWKDWVSUHDGV than what’s done in the west, but there are away on every reservation from treetop to treetop. similarities. “Fires are the essential treatment to He said that Indigenous People in Florida UHGXFH¿UHVDQGWKHLUVHYHULW\´KHVDLG KDYH XVHG ¿UH IRU KDELWDW PDQDJHPHQW IRU The reason, he said, is that prescribed thousands of years, but that roads, canals, BY BEVERLY BIDNEY EXUQV FRQVXPH IXHOV RWKHU ¿UHV GHSHQG RQ DQGFKDQJLQJZDWHUÀRZVLQWKHVWDWHVLQFH Staff Reporter and remove surface fuels that create crown the 1800s have had a profound effect. ¿UHV The amount of sunlight hitting the BIG CYPRESS — Everyone may ³,QGLDQ&RXQWU\FDQOHDGWKHZD\LQ¿UH ground has changed, as has the depth of the not be as gifted as Leonardo Da Vinci, natural resource management. Prescribed water table. Vincent Van Gogh or Pablo Picasso but EXUQVDUHKLJKHULQWKHHDVWDQGZLOG¿UHVDUH “We have to relate back to the every individual can reap the stress relieving OHVV ,W¶V WKH RSSRVLWH LQ WKH ZHVW´ )LQQH\ predevelopment of farming and canals. Not said. EHQH¿WVRISXWWLQJSDLQWRQFDQYDV prehuman, but predevelopment. We work Tribal members created their own with the Culture Department to learn the masterpieces as they participated in Paint Tribal voices ‘need to be heard’ plant cycles, work with the water, work with Your Stress Away events, sponsored by the the seasons, and don’t forget the ceremonies. Integrated Health department tribalwide in Gary S. Morishima, the natural You need to listen to the people of the land May and June. resources technical adviser to the Quinault WKDW\RXPDQDJH´KHVDLG “Stress is more than just a feeling of ,QGLDQ 1DWLRQ LQ WKH 3DFL¿F 1RUWKZHVW 6WHHOPDQVDLGWKH¿UVW)ORULGDUDQFKHUV being overwhelmed, it’s a physical and VDLGWKDW¿UHVZHUHDQGDUHXVHGE\1DWLYH followed the tradition of the Native Indians Americans to manage and transform the FKHPLFDO UHDFWLRQ RXU ERGLHV KDYH´ VDLG ZKRXVHG¿UHWRPDLQWDLQWKHRSHQQDWXUHRI Lauren Goas, health educator. “If we don’t landscape positively. land and to promote the nutritious grasses take care of the ongoing stress in our lives it “Europeans are still bringing disease WKDWVSUDQJXSIROORZLQJWKH¿UHV and death to the New World, but this time FDQOLWHUDOO\PDNHXVVLFN´ “We want to remember that a lot of The workshops, most of which took LW¶VWKURXJK¿UHVXSSUHVVLRQHIIRUWV´KHVDLG ZKDWZH¶UHGRLQJVFLHQWL¿FDOO\DOUHDG\KDVD place during National Stroke Awareness 1DWLYHV XVHG ¿UH LQ HWKQRERWDQ\ EDVLV´KHVDLG³:HVHWLWDQGFRQWUROZKHUH Month in May, included some education to produce foods and medicines; for the smoke goes versus waiting. As we burn, about how to recognize signs of a stroke communication and soil health; and also to VPRNHJHWVOHVV´ in progress. Before the paints and canvases KXQW ¿VK DQG HYHQ LQ ZDU DSSOLFDWLRQV KH Steelman has overseen 709 prescribed said. burns on about 112,000 acres on Seminole were given out in Big Cypress on May 29, Beverly Bidney health educator Jamie Diersing gave Tribal Native people have burned grasslands Tribal land since 2010. members some tips on spotting signs of a Budding Big Cypress artists paint the background colors on their canvases during the Paint Your stroke. Stress Away event in BC on May 29. used to ride as a girl. Celeste Billie created a stylized sun surrounded by trees. ³,ZDQWHGWRGRDQDEVWUDFWEDFNJURXQG´ VDLG (GQD 0F'XI¿H DERXW KHU FRORUIXO background of blues, greens and purples. “I love these colors; they just came together for PH:H¶OOVHHKRZLWWXUQVRXW´ As people painted, Kirk helped them bring their canvasses to life with guidance and helpful hints about painting. She let HDFKSDLQWHU¿JXUHRXWZKDWWKH\ZRXOGGR next by serving as a sounding board. ³7DNH D EUHDN´ .LUN WROG RQH SDLQWHU who appeared stuck. “Walk away from it and UHIUHVK\RXUH\HV´ Beverly Bidney The day was the perfect antidote to Participants in the National Indian Timber Symposium get a close up view of timber buggies in Big stress as participants put their minds to the Cypress on June 12. images in front of them and not much else. “Painting is fun and they get to take Courtesy photo VRPHWKLQJKRPHDWWKHHQGRIWKHGD\´*RDV Jenny Johns and Molly Shore try to paint their stress away in Brighton. said. “It’s a real stress reliever. Health isn’t only about eating and exercise; it’s about GRHVQ¶W KDYH WR ORRN OLNH WKLV RQH´ .LUN WDNLQJFDUHRIRXUVHOYHVIURPWKHLQVLGH´ Left unchecked, stress can cause a “Remember the acronym FAST- Face said. “There is one rule; you aren’t allowed to look at the person’s painting next to you multitude of illnesses including an increased drooping, Arms weak, Speaking trouble, risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, 7LPH WR FDOO ´ 'LHUVLQJ VDLG ³7KHUH and say ‘yours looks better than mine.’ The only real decision you have to make is what depression and more. may also be some numbness in the legs, “There are so many different and confusion, trouble walking, balancing, FRORUV\RXZDQWWRXVH´ With that, the budding artists chose XQLTXHZD\VWRUHOD[DQGSDLQWLQJLVRQH´ seeing and possibly a severe headache. Call Goas said. “We are teaching the community )LUH5HVFXHDQGKDYHWKHPFRPHRXW´ paints for their palettes and got to work. %DFNJURXQGVZHUHSDLQWHG¿UVW VRPHZHUH how essential stress management is to being Artist April Kirk taught the groups healthy and encouraging every person - how to paint their versions of a painting colorful, others monochromatic. When the EDFNJURXQGV ZHUH ¿QLVKHG WKH\ GULHG WKH no matter how busy - to take time out for VKHEURXJKWFDOOHG³&\SUHVV7UHHV´ZKLFK WKHPVHOYHV´ depicted some trees in the swamp. The idea paint with a hairdryer and began creating of the painting party was to relax and have their subject image over it. Most used the a good time. cypress trees as inspiration, but others did “Use this as an inspiration, yours their own things. Louise Osceola painted a horse on her pastel background because she Damon Scott Stacy Myers, acting executive director of the Environmental Resource Management Department for the Seminole Tribe, Cecil Frost, landscape fire ecologist research collaborator at the University of North Carolina and Big Cypress Rep. Joe Frank sit on a panel during the first day of the symposium at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Kevin Johnson Larry Waukau, from Menominee Tribal Enterprises, and Moses Jumper Jr. pose for a photo at the Intertribal Timber Council dinner on June 11 at the Fort Lauderdale Grand Hotel. Jumper said a prayer before the dinner and he served as the guest speaker. Courtesy photo Beverly Bidney Sheila Aguilar and Michelle Ford Celeste Billie and Jacob Osceola create their masterpieces in Big Cypress. display their completed stress-free paintings. the terms of the treaty. The Fort Laramie signal an emerging coalition in favor of Judith A. Homko )VICTORY treaty says the Crow can hunt only on the rights of Native nations.” From page 2A “unoccupied lands” the tribe ceded to the The Herrera decision is “unlikely to Marital & Family Law United States in 1868. have much precedential value elsewhere” (Wyoming court and 1896 U.S. Supreme Legal experts had varied because the treaty language at issue is Court decisions) there is no basis in interpretations on the Herrera decision limited to a few tribes, Matthew Fletcher, precedent, policy, or common sense for setting precedent that would affect other director of the Indigenous Law and Policy depriving the Tribe of its essential treaty tribes or other public land. Gregory Center at Michigan State University, ULJKWV´ Ablavsky, an associate professor of wrote in an email to The Gazette. Divorce Alimony Five of the nine U.S. Supreme Court law at Stanford Law School, posted on “In other areas of the country, justices basically agreed with that (on SCOTUSBlog: “For Indian country more the tribes and state have cooperatively May 20). broadly, the court’s specific reasoning is worked out how those treaty rights can Modifications Prenuptial Agreements The High Court sent the case, less significant than its tone. The court’s be exercised,” Monte Mills, University of Herrera v. Wyoming back to Wyoming repeated emphasis that treaty terms must Montana law professor, told The Gazette. Appeals Paternity Issues state court in Sheridan for consideration be interpreted ‘in the sense in which they The state and the tribe must of two key questions: would naturally be understood by the abide by the treaty. It will be best for Can Wyoming justify limits on Crow Indians’ reiterates a long-standing Indian both tribal and non-tribal hunters if a Child Support Domestic Violence hunting to conserve wildlife? Other states law principle that recent Supreme Court clear, commonsense agreement can be have negotiated agreements with Native decisions have sometimes honored in negotiated to uphold Crow rights while American tribes on treaty fishing rights the breach. Perhaps most notably, Justice protecting elk and other wild game _ )D[ for wildlife conservation. Neil Gorsuch’s willingness to break with populations on “unoccupied” forest land. Is the place in the national forest the other conservative justices and join 320 S.E. 9th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 where Crow Tribe member Clayvin the court’s more liberal wing — hinted Herrera shot a bull elk “occupied” under at in earlier Indian law decisions — may 10A • The Seminole Tribune • June 28, 2019 SEMINOLE SCENES Beverly Bidney BROTHERS IN LEADERSHIP: Big Cypress Councilman David Cypress and President Mitchell Cypress pose by the Council Oak Tree with the Seminole Hard Rock guitar hotel in the background after the Tribe’s inauguration ceremony on June 3 in Hollywood. Beverly Bidney Beverly Bidney ROOF CLIMBERS: This may not be Mt. Everest, but PICTURESQUE PARK: Quenton Cypress and his daughter these workers are harnessed for safety as they Willow enjoy the day at Ruby Beach in the Olympic affix the roof to Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s new Major National Park in Washington State. Behind them is a sea Billie L. Cypress building. stack, or island, called Abbey Island. Tampa Bay Rowdies/Facebook ROCKIN’ ROWDIES: The Tampa Bay Rowdies, whose official jersey sponsor is the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, gather for a photo in Alabama before their 2-0 win against Birmingham Legion FC on June 1. The victory kept Tampa Bay undefeated with Kevin Johnson an 8-0-5 record in USL Championship play. CLASSY CLASS: Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger addresses class of 2019 high school Tribal graduates from the Hollywood Reservation and elsewhere in Broward County on June 18 during a dinner at Seminole Estates. Derrick Tiger (3), Matt Goes (lower left) WELCOME DAY: The Tribe held its annual Take Your Child to Work Day on April 25 at Tribal headquarters in Hollywood. Youngsters were treated to a full day of activities, including participation in arts, culture, fire-rescue, health and other stations. They even had the opportunity to put on judge’s robes in Tribal Court. The event was organized by the Human Resources Department. Participating departments included Ah-Tah-Thi- Ki Musuem, Billie Swamp Safari, building and grounds, construction management, housing, human resources, information technology/ GIS, integrative health, Seminole Fire-Rescue, Seminole Media Productions, Seminole Police Department and Tribal Court. 11A • The Seminole Tribune • June 28, 2019 NATIONAL NATIVE NEWS Riders participate in 200-mile these men are still out there, still missing.” police, who serve as the primary day-to-day horseback ride to raise awareness for Hernandez has found out there are no law enforcement presence on some U.S. Joy Harjo named Missing and Murdered Indigenous central locations or databases which are reservations. easily found on the internet. She has used When questioned directly, he said that Women various internet search engines, but nothing the Interior Department would support the nation’s 23rd Poet Laureate has come up. 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HITS TOUR TICKETMASTER.COM MYHRL.COM • HARDROCKHOLLY.COM 1B • The Seminole Tribune •June 28, 2019 B Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School Family ties keep 8th-graders bid farewell Tomasina Chupco BY BEVERLY BIDNEY Staff Reporter Gilliam focused on BRIGHTON — The largest-ever group of eighth-graders at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School walked the school’s halls education, career for the last time as PECS students on May 31. The rest of the student body, teachers and staff lined the corridors and provided a cheerful sendoff as the students passed by BY DAMON SCOTT RQWKHLUZD\WRWKHPHGLDFHQWHUIRUD¿QDO Staff Reporter farewell celebration. Most of the 35 eighth-graders have spent their entire academic life at the Brighton HOLLYWOOD — Tomasina Chupco school and are accustomed to its small size Gilliam was just 13 when her grandmother and the abundant attention given to them died and it had a profound effect on the path by teachers and staff. In a sendoff address, her life would take. Principal Brian Greseth congratulated the She said it was her grandmother – Marie students, but also advised them how to Tommie – who instilled in her a sense of navigate the much larger high schools they family, respect for the Tribe, and motivated will attend next year. her toward education and career aspirations. “You may not have as much help, you “I had to grow up rather quickly,” have to do that yourself,” Greseth said. “You Gilliam said of her teenage years. “We were attached at the hip.” Gilliam said she had an epiphany after high school that she should pursue alternative and holistic medicine in college and beyond. Beverly Bidney (2) She’d seen her grandmother treat her Above, eighth-graders navigate a sea of well- diabetes through a more naturopathic and wishing younger students as they walk the traditional route – so Gilliam thought she’d corridors of the school May 31 on their final day eventually be that kind of practitioner herself. as PECS students. At left, in a rite of passage “I was around her during all those for these graduating PECS eighth graders, they teachable moments,” she said. line up and create keepsakes as they sign each Gilliam would discover she had not only other’s class T-shirts. the desire to teach, but an ability to do so. “Naturally, I love teaching, instructing have to go to the teacher for help. As long as and sharing knowledge with others,” Gilliam you put in the time, you will be successful. said. “It doesn’t help if I keep it [to myself]. Enjoy high school, but do the work. Do what That’s what led me into education – a broader needs to be done.” YLHZ±WKDWDOORZVPHWRJRLQWRDQ\¿HOG The last day of school was one to teach any subject I want. My grandma said: Courtesy photo remember. The students signed each other’s ‘Whatever you learn, bring it back and teach Tomasina Chupco Gilliam Straight Out of PECS’ T-shirts, and gave people. Maybe they’ll teach it to others.’” DQG UHFHLYHG D PXOWLWXGH RI KLJK ¿YHV DV they traversed the familiar walkways of All in the family Her brother, Rollie Gilliam III, earned the school to a chorus of hoots, hollers and his master’s degree in criminology in 2017 at cheers. They ended their PECS career with The power of family ties and a formal Florida Atlantic University and their cousin, a party in the media center, complete with education is a common theme for several Aaron Tommie, is about a year away from a cupcakes and buckets of candy as well as members of the Gilliam family. master’s degree in business administration at a video presentation of their years at the Gilliam is one in a line who has not only the University of Florida. school. pursued higher education, but has decided to Gilliam III works in the advanced career “There aren’t as many kids here as in work for the Tribe after graduation. development program at the Center for Now 28 years old, she recently earned Student Success and Services, while Tommie her doctorate in education from Lynn is an executive management trainee in the )See PECS on page 4B University. Gilliam previously earned a 7ULEH¶VH[HFXWLYHRSHUDWLRQVRI¿FH master’s degree in public health and a Gilliam has been a project specialist bachelor’s degree in alternative medicine from Everglades University. )See GILLIAM on page 4B Courtesy photo Tomasina Chupco Gilliam’s grandmother Marie Tommie and her sister Minnie Tommie. Beverly Bidney The PECS eighth grade class and family members gather in the school’s media center for a festive send-off before they enter high school in the fall. PECS Students of the Month - May 2019 Elementary School Quitman Johnson A’milya Rodrigues Iverson Huggins Embree Woodward Aiyana Robinson Tawnee Baker Kamden Osceola Levi Peacock Silas Snow Jaiden Turtle Caysie Platt Dominic Gaucin Melaine Bonilla Marley Jimmie Paizlee Miller Serenity Billie Tehya Nunez Timothy Urbina Jessie Martinez Malakai Garland Greyson Johns Etanis Torres Middle School Kalissa Huff Saniya Rodrigues Renee Ringer Caitlyn Olivarez Courtesy photos PECS Students of the Month for May 2019 (elementary school at left, middle school above) 2B • The Seminole Tribune • June 28, 2019 Alyssa Osceola Thomlynn Billie Florida Virtual School Ahfachkee School Alyssa will be attending Ringling College of Art Class of 2019 Salutatorian, Thomlynn will attend and Design in Sarasota and she plans to become a Hodges University’s online school for digital design professional illustrator and designer. In February, and graphics. She isn’t sure what she wants to do in she won first place for two pieces at the Tribal life, but enjoyed earning community service hours Fair and Pow Wow fine arts show. Alyssa’s parents by helping people. Thomlynn said best part of high were instrumental in guiding her through high school was the friends she made. Her sister Alice school and providing her with unique experiences Billie inspires her because when she sets her mind and opportunities. Her grandmother Carolyn has to something, she gives it her all and always finishes always encouraged and inspired her. what she starts. Lindsey Posada Abraham Jonah Tigertail Dual enrollment: Immokalee High, Ahfachkee School Florida SouthWestern State College AJ will be going into the Marines, but doesn’t Lindsey earned an Associate of Arts degree three yet have a date to report for boot camp. He will weeks before she graduated from high school. She be the first in his family to serve in the military has all the requirements to transfer into a four- and believes it is a good career choice. “It will be year university, but hasn’t yet decided where she a stepping stone for me to come back and help the wants to go. Lindsey aims to be a psychiatrist and Tribe.” Spending time with his friends and going will also take pre-med classes. Lindsey gives her through school together as a group was the best parents, Lorraine and Mario Posada, credit for her part of high school. AJ gets inspiration from his success. “I wouldn’t have gotten here without their father Alfonso Tigertail, who “taught me how to devotion,” she said. be a man.” Jillian Rodriguez Victoria Smith Immokalee High School Grace Christian School Jillian will attend Tennessee State University Victoria attended Grace Christian near Tampa in Nashville, where she will play softball and study during her sophomore through senior years. She early childhood education. A member of a large now plans on going to the University of Tampa family, she enjoys children and looks forward in the spring. She thinks she’ll explore studying to teaching kindergarten or first grade. Jillian’s accounting. Her favorite memory of high school “strong and kind-hearted” mother Rhonda Nunez was when she got asked to homecoming in front inspires her. “I hope to be half the woman she is. I of the whole school but said no. Mrs. Wilson, now look up to her every day.” retired, was one of her inspirations. “She always had a good spirit and whenever someone was upset she’d make them happy,” Victoria said. Alicia Fudge Conner Thomas Moore Haven High School Moore Haven High School After taking the summer off, Alicia will Now that he’s graduated, Conner will attend attend classes in the fall at Seminole State College the Tulsa Welding School in Jacksonville. He wants near Orlando. She plans to study business and to be a professional welder. One of his favorite entrepreneurship at the school. One of her memories of high school is playing right guard favorite memories from high school was returning in football. He said he has a bunch of friends that her senior year and helping to propel the girls’ helped keep him motivated through high school, basketball team to the second round of district but says his boss, Brandon Baughman, owner of play, something the squad had never achieved Skull Hill Archery, has been a mentor, too. He previously. Coach Al Gary has been an inspiration also credits his parents Frank and Cecelia who and mentor during Alicia’s time at the school. encouraged him “to do the very best I can do in anything I did.” Krysta Burton Carlos Romero Jr. Okeechobee High School Ahfachkee School Krysta will attend Webber International Carlos is considering enlisting in the military University in Babson Park on an athletic or finding a job and going right to work. His cousin scholarship to play volleyball. She said she wants Adam McAlroy was an important role model. “He to earn a degree in sports medicine at the school. took me under his wing and showed me what to do One of her favorite memories of high school is the and what not to do in and out of school.” wood hauling for the bonfire during homecoming events. Krysta said her parents were an inspiration to her during high school. She said they always pushed her to do what she wanted to do and be happy and prepared for anything. Allegra Billie Alyke Baker LaBelle High School Moore Haven High School Allegra wants to become a veterinarian and Alyke said he’s looking forward to taking a plans to attend Florida SouthWestern State College break after graduation and then will “go get a in LaBelle for the first two years of her post-high degree.” He is particularly interested in welding. school journey and then transfer into a four-year He has a welding shop at his house and has used university. She has always loved animals and wants it to help create a trailer and a dog box. He said to be a veterinarian for all types; small, aquatic and one of his favorite memories of high school was large animals. Her parents Tammy Billie and Peter “Grad Bash.” “Everything was fun about it,” he said. Martinez pushed her to continue in school and Alyke credits his parents for getting him through motivated her to keep going. the rigors of high school. “They kept pushing me. Especially on the days when all I wanted to do was sleep,” he said. Raymond James Mora Romeo Jumper-Garcia Vanguard School Ahfachkee School James will attend Johnson and Wales University The best thing about Romeo’s high school years was his English teacher Dr. Olukolu, in Charlotte, North Carolina where he plans to who also taught him a lot of life lessons. One day Romeo hopes to be Chairman, which study business administration. will take a lot of hard work and effort. See additional graduates on pages B3, B5. If you’re a 2019 graduate and not included in this issue, contact the Tribune to be included in the next issue. 3B • The Seminole Tribune • June 28, 2019 Crystal Garcia Leslie Gopher Jr. Ahfackee School Ahfachkee School Crystal, who loves to play the bass guitar, plans Although Les isn’t sure what direction his life to continue studying music and perfecting her will take, he plans to get a job, work hard and earn skills. She said the good times and bad times at some money. Graduating was a milestone that high school were made better by her friends. “In made Les feel good about himself. His mother, the end, we will always be there for each other.” Yvonne Jumper, helped him through high school and “tells me to do good and always wants the best for me.” Lucas Osceola Brandon Frank Okeechobee High School The Vanguard School Lucas, who was a starting guard on the Brandon hasn’t decided yet what he plans to do Brahmans district championship basketball team next. and won a Native American Basketball Invitational championship in Arizona, would like to continue to play basketball in college as well as pursue a business degree. He wants to own a business. He plans to attend Talladega College. Franklin Jumper Emmitt Arroyo-Osceola Ahfachkee School GED Emmitt isn’t yet sure what path his life will take Franklin is considering going to Broward post-graduation, but he is sure about what the best College or Sheridan Technical College to study thing about high school was for him; the people culinary arts, carpentry or mechanics. Listening and the environment. His parents Carmen and to various types of music and playing guitar Jose Arroyo-Osceola motivated him to graduate. keeps him motivated. Janessa Jones Mya Cypress Ahfachkee School Ahfachkee School The Class of 2019 Valedictorian, Janessa Mya will to attend Aveda Institute in Davie will attend Haskell Indian Nations University to study cosmetology or possibly go to college in Lawrence, Kansas where she plans to study to study English. Her larger goal is to have a job political science, business administration and she “genuinely enjoys.” The most important part Native American studies. She isn’t sure how yet, of high school for Mya was serving on Student but Janessa plans to help Indian Country. In high Council, which she did every year since seventh school she built close bonds with her classmates grade, except this year. “It made me realize I like is sure that bond will “grow stronger as we grow being in a leadership position. Eventually I could older.” She is inspired by her brothers Willie Smith be on Tribal Council, which is something I want and Randy Rueda Jr. to do.” Aiyana Gonzalez Nyah Davidson The Vanguard School Moore Haven High School Aiyana will attend the Florida School of the Nyah said she plans on getting a job after Arts in Palatka. She will study either costume graduation and then attend Indian River State design or musical theater. College. She’s always done drawing and sketching as a hobby and said she will likely pursue something art-related in school. Nyah said the school’s “Grad Bash” is a favorite memory, when they went to Universal Studios in Orlando and rode the rides. Her friends in school were her inspiration and served as her mentors along the way, she said. Aidan Tommie Kano Puente Moore Haven High School Moore Haven High School Aidan will spend the summer working for Kano plans on attending Indian River State the Seminole Tribe as part of the cattle crew on College at its Okeechobee campus this fall. He the Brighton Reservation. He’ll later attend the said he’ll spend the summer relaxing first. Kano Universal Technical Institute in Orlando, which isn’t sure yet what career he might pursue and said focuses on automotive and diesel education. he wants to spend time “seeing what I might be However, Aidan wants to be a professional rodeo interested in.” While he doesn’t have any specific cowboy and ride bulls. He said UTI is his backup favorite memory of high school, he said a lot of plan. He said he enjoyed the overall atmosphere in different events come to mind. Kano said his high school where he said “everyone wants you to mother has been an inspiration and mentor succeed.” through high school as she would “really push him” to do more. Bradin Ray Jim Jada Holdiness Ahfachkee School Immokalee High School Now that he has graduated from high school, Jada will attend Florida State University and Bradin plans to get a job for a while and then go to study hospitality management. She hopes to college. His mother Maria taught him to focus and someday work in Hard Rock hotels and casinos not do anything that would affect his grades. and plans to work her way up to general manager. She believes it is important to have someone from the Tribe work at the hotels to give younger people someone to look up to. Jada’s role models are her sisters Miranda Campos and Anjelica Robertson, who showed her that every day is a fresh start and gave her the confidence to take on anything. 4B • The Seminole Tribune •June 28, 2019 Tribal students at Sagemont School Sweet sounds of moving on to 6th-grade ‘Synergy’ fill Sagemont BY DAMON SCOTT Staff Reporter WESTON — Parents and families beamed with pride and students were ready WRSDUW\DWWKH6DJHPRQW6FKRRO¶V¿IWKJUDGH year-end celebration June 4 in Weston. Seven Tribal members in the lower school are moving on to the sixth grade. They are Erica Sanders, Kyngston Sanders, Aiyana Crespo, Amirani Brooks, Kaydence Green, Padmai Billie-Hiers and TeenaMaree Covarrubias. The students were decked out in white and the school’s gym was decorated in a 1980s-style for the party. There was a food, a photo booth, DJs spinning tunes and a dance ÀRRU 6WXGHQWVZHUHJLYHQVSHFLDOFHUWL¿FDWHV and recognitions based on their respective areas of study during the school year. Lower School Principal Monica Vigna and Assistant Principal Pilar Valdes oversaw the ceremony and were the emcees of the Damon Scott event. Fifth grade teachers Sarah Perkins Seminole student Kaydence Green, second from left, receives a certificate with another classmate and Bonnie Hendrickx posed for pictures and fifth-grade teachers Sarah Perkins, far left, and Bonnie Hendrickx, far right, during the Sagemont with the students. School’s fifth-grade year-end celebration on June 4 in Weston. The Tribal students were recognized across many areas for their hard work, efforts, In addition, the students were honored “Our passionate teachers and staff create contributions and achievements throughout for demonstrating learning outcomes in a safe and supportive learning environment Jake Mazzone/JakeMazzone.com (2) the school year. Awards earned were for special area classes such as art and media/ that embraces diversity and promotes self- cognitive skills and knowledge, interpersonal Above, Valholly Frank sings technology. discipline, independence, motivation and a solo act on guitar during a skills and empathy, interpersonal skills and Vigna said the school prides itself on lifelong learning,” Vigna said. collaboration and self-awareness skills and concert in May at Sagemont excellence in academics, athletics and the School in Weston. At right, independent learning. arts. Aujua Williams plays the ukulele. Both Tribal students belong to the school’s middle school and high school rock band known as “Sagemont Synergy.” ¿W VLQFH WKH 1/& LV DERXW LQVWUXFWLRQ DQG )GILLIAM program development with those who live Damon Scott From page 1B and work in Indian Country. Seminole students Amirani Brooks, second from left, and Aiyana Crespo, fourth from left, receive recognition with other students for their many years Gilliam worked closely on her attending Sagemont School. dissertation with Marcus Briggs-Cloud, a at the Native Learning Center for about six culture language instructor at Pemayetv months. Emahakv Charter School in Brighton. She In addition, her older cousin – studied and wrote about the revival of the O’Hara Tommie – was instrumental in Muscogee-Creek language. the development of the advanced career Gilliam said she looked at different development program at the Tribe. He’s points of view about why people think the pursuing his own business interests now, language is dying. It took her back and forth Gilliam said. from Hollywood to Brighton quite a bit. “I’m proud of my family because we “[Briggs-Cloud is] an expert in language, really embrace the education component,” and of course the elders are there to help Gilliam said. and the charter school. We’re pioneers in a lot of things. It’s important for other Tribal Fort Pierce life members to get involved through school or whatever their passion is,” Gilliam said. Gilliam, whose father is Rollie Gilliam Gilliam also travels to conferences and Jr., was born and raised in Fort Pierce. events as a guest speaker on women’s issues “Growing up in Fort Pierce built us for and health topics. She is currently working resiliency,” Gilliam said. The family lived with her friend, Miss Indian World Cheyenne near Vero Beach for a time before moving Kippenberger, to organize the “Healing on the Reservation. the Circle in Our Tribal Communities” She considered her grandmother’s symposium to take place at the NLC Oct. household to be a traditional Seminole one. 15-17. After her grandmother died from diabetic “The demographic will be women who complications in 2004, she went to live with need more balance and guidance,” Gilliam her father’s sister. said. “Whether it comes to domestic violence Family and school would help her or knowing what a healthy relationship looks through the tough times. She was enrolled like. There will be a vast array of topics LQSULYDWHVFKRROVVLQFHWKH¿UVWJUDGHZLWK for women who want to gain that internal challenging and engaging curriculum. healing within a comfortable environment.” Gilliam always took honors classes which Gilliam and Kippenberger got to prepared her for “what was to come,” she know each other as workout partners at the said. Hollywood gymnasium. She was also a She attended John Carroll Catholic High volunteer the night Kippenberger won the School in Fort Pierce, graduating in 2009. Miss Florida Seminole title. Damon Scott Gilliam has no plans to leave Florida Seminole students Kyngston Sanders, left, and Erica Sanders, second from right, pose with their mom Virginia Garcia-Sanders and teacher Josephine Tribal future and wants to keep working for the Tribe. She Jorge, far right, at the Sagemont School’s fifth-grade year-end celebration. wants to keep speaking at events and help Later, Gilliam would use her master’s other women, too. degree in public health for a job at the Tribe’s Gilliam recently returned from a summit Allied Health Program to help develop its in Atlanta for women in business. integrated health program. “It was amazing to be in a room full of “[Integrated health] is more mainstream women helping other women succeed,” she now, but [Native Americans] have always said. used [herbalism] and the study of plants and When Gilliam isn’t working or traveling medicine. I wanted to get a more structured to speak at a conference, she likes to be sense of it,” she said. at home watching movies, or out playing After she earned her doctorate in volleyball. She still does her workouts, too education, she eyed a position at the Native – every morning at 5:30 a.m. Learning Center. It seemed like a good Damon Scott Seminole student Padmai Billie-Hiers, third from right, is pictured with classmates and fifth-grade teachers Sarah Perkins, far left, and Bonnie Hendrickx, far right. began with Greseth’s address. He assured “You are a group of very special friends )PECS the students that although they are leaving and are family in more ways than one,” From page 1B PECS, the school will always keep track of he said. “For the rest of your lives, this them. will always be your special group. I still public school; they have a lot of time for you “We expect you all to be high school meet with my middle school friends every here,” said Jarrett Beecham, who will attend graduates,” Greseth said. “We want to see summer.” Moore Haven High School in the fall. you in your caps and gowns in four years.” After Greseth urged parents to stay “I’ll miss the teachers and the people,” Even though the students will disperse vigilant in their children’s high school said Dylan Johns, who will attend Sarasota among a few schools in the area, such as careers, the Class of 2023 enjoyed the video, Military Academy in the fall. Moore Haven and Okeechobee high schools, ODXJKHG WRJHWKHU DQG HQMR\HG WKHLU ¿QDO Courtesy photo 7KH NLGV DQG WKHLU IDPLOLHV ¿OOHG WKH Greseth urged them not to forget their PECS moments as PECS students. The Gilliam family photo during the time when the Fort Pierce Reservation was being built. James media center for the celebration, which friends. Billie, (seated on the ground in front) is related to the Gilliam’s by clan. 5B • The Seminole Tribune • June 28, 2019 Peter Hahn earns master’s Cady Osceola Mary Stivers Okeechobee High School Independence High School (Iowa) from FIU Cady said she’s unsure where she Mary, who is a triplet with her brothers Tribal Treasurer Peter Hahn earned will go to college, but she would like Jerome and Robert, will attend Iowa State his Master’s of Science in Finance with to be a teacher. University and study business and interior an emphasis in International Banking and Financial Institutions from FIU in April 2019. design. She would like to own a business Hahn has been working for the Seminole after college. Tribe of Florida for 14 years. He is married to Rossana Hahn and they have six children, Kia, Perla, Draven, Presleigh, Daveny and Skyla. Deven Osceola Robert Stivers Jr. Mount Dora Christian Academy Independence High School (Iowa) Deven will attend Full Sail University Robert will attend Iowa State University in Winter Park and he plans to continue his with his brother and sister. He will study music career as a music production major. kinesiology. Similar to his siblings, he He’s been a band member throughout his would like to own a business after college. school years and has produced his own music, including on iTunes. He said his favorite memory from high school was visiting a resort for children with medical Jerome Stivers needs and giving his drum sticks to a blind child. He said his teachers Mr. and Mrs. Independence High School (Iowa) Bastin provided guidance during his high Jerome will major in computer school career. engineering at Iowa State. A favorite memory from high school, which are also Grant Osceola favorite memories of his brother and sister, Hollywood Christian School is participating in marching band. Grant thanks his family and all his friends who supported him in high school. He played Sheldon Osceola Courtesy photo basketball at Hollywood Christian and suffered University School Peter Hahn a season-ending injury as a senior, but he said Sheldon, drummer for The Osceola he would like to continue to play. “I’m still Brothers Band, hopes to join his older figuring out what I want to do next, but with brothers at Belmont University in Nashville God anything is possible.” He said his favorite and continue his music career. He would Honors memory from high school was walking across like to major in music engineering. He the stage to receive his diploma. thanks his brothers and his parents for for their support throughout high school. Boryalys Cypress Kassidy West Broward High School Adakai Robbins At 6-foot-3, Boryalys wants to continue to play basketball. He will Hollywood Hills High School Baker attend Valencia College in Orlando. Adakai will attend Palm Beach State College. Kassidy Baker was promoted from He thanks his family for their He would like to be a professional mixed martial kindergarten to 1st grade in grand style May 15 at Foundation Christian Academy in support. arts fighter and then come back and help the Valrico. The kindergarten class participated Tribe. He thanks his mom and his brother for in a graduation and awards ceremony supporting him ever since he was young. “My highlighting their academic achievement. Kassidy was presented the Star Reader award mom has always been my hero since day one,” during the graduation. he said. Kassidy is the daughter of JaMenia “Tacey” Thomas and Kyle Baker. She is Cavan Guzman Caitlyn Billie also the granddaughter of Sally Tommie. Palmetto High School University School Cavan plans to attend Florida State Caitlyn will attend Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers. Caitlyn, who University starting this fall. plays guitar and piano, plans to study music therapy. Xavier Michael -Young Faith Osceola Bemidji High School (Minn.) Xavier will attend the University of Wyoming and study agriculture business. AEF School Someday he would like to start a buffalo ranch as part of a sustainable community. Faith thanks her brother and dad for helping her get through He served as a school board representative. One of his favorite memories from high high school. She plans to attend Lynn University. school was starring as the Cat in the school’s production of “Cat in the Hat.” CSSS in midst of summer programs; Courtesy photos (2) college tour on horizon Above, Kassidy Baker celebrates her graduation from kindergarten at Foundation Christian Academy while, below, she shows holds a BY DAMON SCOTT 3ROLFH 'HSDUWPHQW ¿UH DQG UHVFXH Orlando conference program as well. The program’s theme is certificate she earned. Staff Reporter housing, cattle and range, the Ah-Tah-Thi- tied to commemorating the 50th anniversary Ki Museum, Billie Swamp Safari, Native From July 4-8 many Tribal students of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Learning Center, elders and the library will be involved in the 2019 National Unity The program offers reading, crafts and Graduation ceremonies are in the books system. Conference in Orlando. other assorted fun and adventures for kids. and most family celebrations complete. More than 100 teens from every Unity’s mission is to foster the “spiritual, The following are the days and times the Now, newly graduated Tribal students are reservation participated last year. mental, physical and social development of program is in session at the Tribe’s respective spending the summer with friends and American Indian and Alaska Native youth, libraries. family and perhaps working or traveling. Time to hit the road DQG WR KHOS EXLOG D VWURQJ XQL¿HG DQG • Big Cypress — Each Wednesday in Some will spend the summer preparing for self-reliant Native America through greater July from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. the fall semester of college or a technical The CSSS college tour is back after a youth involvement.” • Hollywood — Each Monday and school. ¿YH\HDUKLDWXV7KHWRXUWUDQVSRUWVVWXGHQWV It is a national network organization that Thursday in July from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. The staff at the Center for Student across the state by bus to visit a variety of has been around for more than 40 years. and Thursday Aug. 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Success and Services (CSSS) doesn’t really schools. Conference organizers expect more than • Immokalee — Each Monday and slow down during the summer months, said Participating schools this year include 2,000 attendees to converge at the Gaylord Thursday in July from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and assistant director Alvaro Perez. He and his Florida A&M University, Florida State Palms Resort and Conference Center for the Thursday Aug. 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. team spend the summer months helping University, University of Florida, University four-day event. • Brighton — Wednesdays and recent graduates and Tribal students in all of Central Florida and Full Sail University. Participants can expect keynote Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon. grades prepare for the next steps of their 7KHUH DUH VHDWV DYDLODEOH RQ D ¿UVW speakers, workshops and many other youth- education, among the department’s many FRPH¿UVWVHUYHGEDVLV6WXGHQWVPXVWKDYH oriented activities. Odds and ends other functions. a grade point average of 2.5 or higher for the There will be a college and career expo, 2018-2019 school year to qualify, and must cultural night, talent show, 3-on-3 basketball Finally, if you have a summer packet SWEP be entering grades 10, 11 or 12 for the 2019- tournament and a banquet. or Florida virtual schoolwork to complete, 2020 school year. Kyle Doney, deputy executive director CSSS wants you to know help is available Some students will enter SWEP: the The tour is scheduled for July 28 of the Native Learning Center, and Quenton this summer. Summer Work Experience Program. The through Aug. 2. Cypress, the Tribal Historic Preservation Contact Dorothy Scott Osceola on the program runs for up to eight weeks. In the future, Perez said CSSS would 2I¿FH FRPPXQLW\ HQJDJHPHQW PDQDJHU VHFRQGÀRRURIWKH'62EXLOGLQJ0RQGD\ SWEP students learn the ropes within look at possible tours outside of the state, will represent the Tribe at the conference. through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the Tribe’s many departments, and earn a including at various Tribal colleges and Go to unityinc.org for more information. Aug. 30. paycheck as well. universities around the country. For more information on any CSSS Students are placed in a variety of Tribal Call (954) 989-6840 for more Mark your calendar programs or services, go to csss.semtribe. departments, such as culture, recreation, the information. com or call (954) 989-6840. Boys & Girls Club, preschool, the Seminole CSSS has launched its summer reading 6B • The Seminole Tribune •June 28, 2019 Tribe celebrates Father’s Day Joel Colon (above)/Beverly Bidney (left) Above, Remus Griffin proudly holds one that didn’t get away during the Fort Pierce community’s Father’s Day fishing trip on the Atlantic Ocean. At left, Justin Davis is surrounded by children Martha, 4, Ira, 6, and Mercedes, 15, at the Immokalee Father’s Day luncheon. Big celebration in Big Cypress Kevin Johnson (3) Music and culture were big parts of the 124th annual Big Cypress Celebration on May 11 at the Junior Cypress Rodeo and Entertainment Complex. Above left, Canadian country singer Brad Rempel, of the High Valley group, entertains the audience. Above right, Daniel Tommie, of the Big Cypress Reservation, works at his dugout canoe that was part of the cultural demonstrations that guests saw as they entered the complex. Below, Supaman, from the Apsáalooke in Montana, gets the crowd revved up. Country music artist Gary Allan was the main feature on stage. Jimmie Allen also sang. Beverly Bidney Kevin Johnson Josh Garza cradles his 2 month old son Josh at the Immokalee Father’s Day luncheon. Baby Josh’s Proud dad Clinton Billie is with his kids Clinton Ki twin sister Marylie Garza slept soundly in her stroller during the lunch. Billie and Camille Billie at the Big Cypress Father’s Day lunch in the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium. 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Ozzy Osceola squares around for a bunt against Jensen Beach in a district semifinal. on June 12 in Boston. 2C • The Seminole Tribune • June 28, 2019 Seminole Indian 4-H holds awards banquet BY KEVIN JOHNSON Senior Editor The Seminole Indian 4-H program held its annual awards banquet June 4 at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium in Big Cypress. Aaron Stam, University of Florida Extension Agent for the Seminole Tribe, served as the master of ceremonies as the +¶HUV DQG WKHLU IDPLOLHV ¿OOHG WKH J\P The program honored all of its participants, UDQJLQJ IURP WKH URRNLH FODVV RI ¿UVW year 4-H’ers to the veteran group of 10th- year members, which consisted of Issiah Kevin Johnson Alvarado, Alyke Baker and Conner Thomas. The Seminole Indian 4-H program honors its members at a banquet June 4 at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium in Big Cypress. With Aaron Stam, far left, Not all participants were in attendance, and Kimberly Clement, far right, the 7th-year members honored are Harmany Cypress, Canaan Jumper, Karlyne Urbina and Ramone Baker. but a majority did attend and were recognized with honors and praise from Stam and 4-H program assistant Kimberly Clement along “He’s done a phenomenal job over the above and beyond the call of the typical Thomas won the swine category. with others. course of the last several years and I’m sorry 4-H’er,” Stam said. “I probably could have Tribal cattle owner awards went to “You did real good this year,” Big to see him go,” Stam told the audience. given this award out to at least 15 or 20 kids Norman Johns-ND Ranch (grand champion Cypress Board Rep. Joe Frank told the Two herdsman awards were given out, I saw this year really step up in the barn, steer, reserve champion steer), Naha participants. Kevin Johnson one each in the swine and steer categories. step up to being mentors to other children. Jumper-J&J Ranch (grand champion heifer) Alvarado, the only graduating senior Seminole Indian 4-H participant Issiah Alvarado Stam said picking two winners was a tough I just can’t say how impressed I was with and Seminole Feed Lot Brighton (reserve in attendance, was also recognized for his receives a certificate for being a graduating 4-H process because there were plenty of good the behavior and the attitude and the overall champion heifer). academic accomplishment as well as his senior. He was also honored for being one of candidates. performance of the kids at the show-and-tell Volunteers Mary Jene Koenes, Melissa work in the program. only three 10-year program participants. With “Those are kids who stepped up their this year.” Gopher, Josh Jumper and Linda Spurlock Alvarado is 4-H agent Aaron Stam. game, that behaved responsibly and went Braydyn Daum won the steer category; received club leader appreciation awards. Kevin Johnson Kevin Johnson The 4-H program honors Melissa Gopher, Josh Jumper, Linda Spurlock and Mary Jene Koenes with volunteer leadership appreciation awards. Sixth-year member Jaytron Baker. Kevin Johnson Kevin Johnson Fourth-year members Aleah Turtle, Jeremy Urbina, Justin Gopher, Jaydence Urbina, Pherian Baker, Dyami Koenes and Lavin Billie. Second-year members Ayden Aguilar, Creek Gopher and Harmony Urbina. Kevin Johnson Third-year members Justin Gopher, Carlee Billie, Wyatt Bruised Head, Preslyn Baker and Kashyra Urbina. Kevin Johnson Ninth-year member Priscilla Alvarado 3C • The Seminole Tribune •June 28, 2019 Tribe’s 4-H kids take summer break at Camp Cloverleaf BY BEVERLY BIDNEY Staff Reporter LAKE PLACID — During much of the year, youth from the Seminole Indian 4-H program are busy learning responsibility by caring for hogs, heifers and steers. But for one week each summer at Camp Cloverleaf, they get to be just kids without a care in the world. From June 10-14, a group of 18 Seminole kids went to the sleepaway camp on the shores of Lake Francis in Lake Placid ZKHUHWKH\VSHQWWKHGD\VND\DNLQJ¿VKLQJ OHDUQLQJVXUYLYDOVNLOOV¿HOGVSRUWVDUWVDQG crafts, dance classes, a pinewood derby, free swim and an epic shaving cream war. Camp spirit permeated the grounds and buildings as campers, counselors and staff frequently sang camp songs and cheers together at top volume. During the week, Camp Cloverleaf ZDV ¿OOHG ZLWK NLGV IURP WKH 7ULEH and Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. The camp was founded in 1950 and many Tribal members have attended over the years. “My mom [Michele Thomas] and my grandmother [Connie Whidden] both went here,” said Kaleb Thomas, 17. “Now I’m the third generation coming here. It’s really cool that I get to do the same thing they did.” After a long break, this was the fourth Beverly Bidney Beverly Bidney consecutive summer in which Tribal youth Seminole Indian 4-H members Kaleb Thomas (purple shirt), Ayden Aguilar and Jarrett Beecham work together on a project at Camp Cloverleaf in Lake Kristan Williams paints during an arts and crafts attended. Placid. session at Camp Cloverleaf. “We bring them all together and they are friends for the week,” said Aaron Stam, been away from their families. Sometimes 12. “I’m making new friends and want to interacting with the campers, being a leader University of Florida cooperative extension kids can get homesick and sometimes they come back next year.” and mentoring them. agent and 4-H leader. “They develop blossom on their own. This being 4-H, responsibility crept into “The Seminole kids are doing amazing,” friendships with the Tribal kids.” ³7KLV ZDV WKH ¿UVW WLPH , KDYH EHHQ the program. The kids had to keep their bunks said Camp Cloverleaf program director Some of those friendships last for longer away from my family,” said Bailey Bowers, FOHDQZDNHXSDWDPSDUWLFLSDWHLQÀDJ Erika Pereda. “The kids love seeing them than the one week at camp. Kaleb, who 10, who comes from a large family. “It’s raising daily and generally be well behaved. here and learning about their culture and was a counselor this summer, met Trevor good to get a break from them.” Every day the bunk with the cleanest cabin traditions. Most have no experience with Berryman of Vero Beach last summer and Another aspect of camp is sharing a ZRQWKH:KLWH*ORYHDZDUGDQGZDVWKH¿UVW Native Americans.” the two kept in touch throughout the year. cabin with people you don’t know, including to go to lunch, meaning no wait in line for During an outdoor skills class, the “I like that I get to be with all my campers, counselors and counselors-in- food. campers were given the task to build a friends,” said Shaley Aguilar, 9, who was at training (CITs). First-year camper Sam Josh Those responsible for having the shelter from whatever was around them FDPSIRUWKH¿UVWWLPH³,ZDQWWRFRPHEDFN has three brothers and a sister so he’s used campers do their share of the chores were the which included logs, tarps, branches and here next year.” living with a lot of kids. counselors and CITs. The CIT in counselor chairs. Along with the counselors and CITs, 0RVW ¿UVW\HDU FDPSHUV KDYH QHYHU ³7KLVLVP\¿UVWWLPHDZD\´VDLG6DP Kaleb’s cabin was Jarrett Beecham, 14, who the girls and boys were resourceful as they created spaces safe from the elements. Before the outdoor skills instructor judged the structures by testing to see if they were waterproof with a conveniently located hose, Jarrett shared some Seminole culture. “These are sort of what our chickees look like,” he said. “Except they have wood holding it up and palm fronds on the roofs instead of these branches.” After lunch, the skies opened up and lightning threatened the camp forcing everyone to stay in the lunchroom to watch a movie and make lanyards or the auditorium for a dance party. When the storm moved on, the kids were more than ready for the shaving cream Beverly Bidney war. Armed with cans of shaving cream, Shaley Aguilar has plenty of fun during the the campers, counselors and CITs went at shaving cream fight. it, careful not to get the shaving cream in each other’s eyes. At the end of the day, they were all hosed off, showered and ready for likes helping out. It was his third summer dinner and the evening activity. It was the at camp, so he has seen other CITs and last night of camp and the activities were counselors do their jobs. a pinewood derby followed by a candle “When the kids act out, I calm them lighting ceremony marking the end of camp. down,” Jarrett said. “The best thing is being Stam and 4-H program assistant able to hang out with all the counselors.” Kimberly Clement spent the week at His advice to campers, new and old, is camp and were pleased with the Seminole simple. campers. Stam was impressed with Kaleb’s “Have fun, be yourself and be performance as a counselor. responsible,” Jarrett said. “I’m as proud of Kaleb as I have been Again, that familiar 4-H trait is hard with anyone,” Stam said. “He has been a Beverly Bidney leader, mentor and big brother to kids when 4-H campers get covered from head to toe in a fun-filled shaving cream fight. to miss in these kids. Kaleb took his role as a counselor to heart and was happiest they needed it. He just rocked it.” Hard Rock Stadium to host FC Barcelona, SSC Napoli FROM PRESS RELEASE “LaLiga has recognized the importance %RWK FOXEV KDYH FRQ¿UPHG WKDW WKH\ the summer of 2017, and Michigan Stadium, Coppa Italias, two Supercoppa Italiana titles, of international expansion, especially in ZLOOGHEXWWKHLU¿UVWWHDPVLQWHUQDWLRQDOO\LQ the largest in the United States, “ said FC and one UEFA Cup. The club placed second the United States, which is why we have the LaLiga-Serie A Cup. 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Moreover, we will have the de Espana (13) titles, as well as European teams from each of the leagues. The series )ORULGDLQDQGKHOGWKH¿UVW(O&ODVLFR for U.S. fans to celebrate LaLiga and we chance to play in two iconic stadiums, such records for the most UEFA Cup Winners’ in the US in 2017. Tickets for the match will continue Aug. 10 at Michigan Stadium look forward to this new annual tradition to as Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, where we Cup (4) and UEFA Super Cup (5) wins. at Hard Rock Stadium are available at in Ann Arbor, Michigan. bring our clubs to America each summer.” played the very special LaLiga El Clásico in 66&1DSROLKDVZRQWZROHDJXHWLWOHV¿YH releventsportsgroup.com/events. It’s powwow season – a time to celebrate your culture and your health Schedule your annual wellness visit so you can track your health and keep dancing. Medicare and Medicaid cover wellness checks and other preventive health checks. 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