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2004 Eastern Indian Rodeo Association Awards Banquet Red Ribbon Week: Oct. Second Annual Marcella The Second Annual Men’s 23–Oct. 28. Green Golf Tournament Wellness Conference Carmen Arrango from Big Cypress Family Services Held at the Jacaranda Golf Course in Plantation on About 30 men attended the conference at the Hilton led the planning meeting for BC’s celebrations. Saturday Sept. 25. Beach Resort in Marco Island, Fla. Page 8 Page 11 Page 16 50¢ www.seminoletribe.com Volume XXV • Number 14 October 15, 2004 The Smithsonian Opens the National Museum of the American Indian Indian Day: Immokalee Style By Judy Weeks IMMOKALEE — Members of the Immokalee community turned out in great numbers for fun, companionship, laughter, contests and won- derful food in celebration of Indian Day on Saturday, Sept. 25. The Immokalee recreation department under the direction of David and Maria Billie planned and funded the happy occasion. Immokalee Council Liaison Elaine Aguilar supplied not only the food and drinks, but was on hand for the prepa- ration of the traditional Seminole meal cooked over the open fire. Indian Day activities began at 10 a.m. with canoe races on the lake. The men paddled canoes while the women and children relied on the more stable paddle boats to carry them across the lake. The group competed in teams of two. Competition was very close in the men's division with first and second place being only a few seconds apart. Iretta Tiger At the conclusion of the lake events, every- The Seminole Color Guard leads the procession on the National Mall in Washington one moved to the athletic field where they were D.C. joined by a much larger group ready to celebrate the holiday. A slip ‘n’ slide, water balloon rockets and By Iretta Tiger National Mall. It was amazing to see them bounce and slide had been set up in the field and WASHINGTON, D.C. — On gathered together preparing for the pro- were already in use. While Maria Billie supervised September 21, thousands of indigenous cession; natives everywhere you looked the axe throwing, Ito Montanez carefully tabulated people from all over the world gathered in with the Washington Monument in the the scores in archery. Washington, D.C. to celebrate a truly his- background. The axe throwing got off to a rough start toric event. The Smithsonian Institution’s Over a hundred people came to without any successful throws and a few of the 17th museum opened and this museum is represent the Seminole Tribe including the hatchets lost their heads. Soon the group realized solely for us; it’s the National Museum of color guard, council representatives, board that extreme force was not required. Slow, smooth the American Indian. representatives and Miss Seminole JoJo motions would put the axe right into the log. Once The celebration started with the Osceola. they mastered the technique, stiff competition Native Nations Procession on the National As each group waited their turn ensued with several run-offs to determine the win- Mall. The procession began in front of the to participate in the procession, they ners. Watch out for those seniors; they were right on Smithsonian Castle with Colorado Senator greeted each other as if they were old target. Ben Nighthorse Campbell and Secretary friends. Everyone had a huge smile on The degree of accuracy with the bow and of the Smithsonian, Lawrence Small lead- their face and admired each others regalia. arrow was very surprising. High scores were quickly ing the way. It was fitting that natives gathered as one adding up and several individuals had to shoot again Thousands of natives from the with love for each other in a place where for tie-breakers. US, Canada, South America and New While all of this was going on, several Zealand marched along both sides of the See NMAI, page 17 young children had gathered under one of the chick- ees, and without adult supervision, they had organ- ized their own games. Seeing them playing and See INDIAN DAY page 21 Brighton Community Hit Shelley Marmor Hard by Hurricane 2004 Eastern Indian Rodeo Preschool building suffers extensive damage By Susan Etxebarria end of the reservation. BRIGHTON — At the Brighton For the residents of this beauti- reservation, the impact of the last two fully planned reservation, the destruction Association Awards Banquet hurricanes, Frances and Jeanne, are esti- mated to cost millions in See JEANNE, page 4 By Emma Brown the plaques was the pres- damages to buildings and HOLLYWOOD entation and awards for houses. Hurricane Jeanne, — The Eastern Indian all of the year end win- causing the most damage, Rodeo Association ners for the kid’s events hit the reservation in the (EIRA) ended the and sanctioned events. early morning hours on 2003–2004 rodeo season There were beautiful Sunday Sept. 26. with an awards banquet buckles, spurs, breast “We have damage held Oct. 2 at the collars, and stirrups upon damage,” said Seminole Hard Rock given to the winners. Housing Director Michele Hotel & Casino. The all-around Thomas, three days after The evening cowboy, Naha Jumper, Jeanne hit. “We can’t even began at 7 p.m. with and all-around cowgirl, get patched up from one nominations and elec- Shelby Osceola was pre- before the next one hits.” tions for the 2004–2005 sented with beautiful Thomas said rodeo season directors. custom made saddles. approximately 25 generators The next season will be President Johns then were placed in homes of underway in November continued with the residents who were in need with the first rodeo being recognition of the associ- of electrical service; first on held Thanksgiving day in ation directors. the list were senior citizens Alabama. Without the and the medically impaired. The outgoing directors of the associa- The electric outages lasted Armando Negrin directors also added a tion EIRA would not be eight days for some resi- special awards section to possible. They are the Hurricane Jeanne caused severe damage to many dents served by Florida buildings, including the gym. this year’s banquet by back bone of the EIRA Power & Light at the north presenting awards for and it is their duty to best event horses, bull, make sure that each year stock contractor, runs as smoothly as pos- announcer, pick up man, sible. Each director was and bullfighter. Every presented with a gor- Tribal Fair Committee Meeting year there are animals geous cow hide day By Adelsa Williams Grounds. Scheduled for Friday is the Bill and people behind the planner with their initials HOLLYWOOD — The tribal Osceola memorial Indian rodeo and on scenes that help make engraved on it for appre- fair committee met on Friday Sept. 17 at Saturday and Sunday an all Indian bull every rodeo a success ciation of all of their the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood. The riding. and the directors of the hard work and dedica- committee began by discussing the min- There will be an employee dis- EIRA wished to award Emma Brown tion. (L-R) Shelby Osceola, Sheyanna Osceola, Ayze Henry. utes from the last meeting and after vot- count honored for Thursday and Friday of those that were most out- The evening ing, the motion was passed. the weekend festivities. standing. was a great ending to Vice Chairman of the committee, The committee will strictly Once nomina- another great year of Buster Baxley, informed everyone that enforce authenticity during the Seminole Secretary/Treasurer Jo Jumper, Bareback tions and elections were completed and rodeo. Good luck to all of the contest- Hollywood Council Representative Max clothing contest. All materials must be Director Adam Turtle, Saddle Bronc the tally count was underway, a deli- ants that will be representing the EIRA Osceola Jr., approached the Hard Rock native made. Director Sydney Gore, Bull Riding cious dinner was served for all of the in Soboba, Calif. and The Cordish Company to discuss Pow Wow committee spokesper- Director Paul Bowers Jr., Steer guests while they waited for the results 2004 Sanctioned Event Winners: hosting the fair in that property. They son Trudy Osceola, presented a proposed Wrestling Director Jeff Johns, Calf to come in. Before announcing the win- Bareback: Champion Adam granted the leased church property budget and the prize payout schedule. She Roping Director Josh Jumper, Team ners of the special awards and the new Turtle, Reserve Champion Alex Johns. instead, which is located right across from explained that there will be invited drums Roping Director Reno Osceola, EIRA officers, President Alex Johns pre- Saddle Bronc: Champion the Hard Rock Hotel. This being their instead of host drum groups. Also, some Women’s Breakaway Director Billie sented sponsors with nice plaques to Shawn Best, Reserve Champion Sydney only alternative since the entertainment categories during the dance competition Tiger, Barrel Racing Director Trina thank them for all of their support Gore. venue at the Hard Rock property would have been combined. Please see the flyer Bowers, Special Events Director Moses throughout the year. Steer Wrestling: Champion not be finished until spring 2005. posted for all detail information regarding Jumper. After presenting plaques, the Robbie Chalfant, Reserve Champion The set dates for the tribal fair the Pow Wow. All special award winners are new officers and special awards were Naha Jumper. are Feb. 10–13, 2005. The Pow Wow and The next meeting is scheduled listed at the end of the story along with handed out. The 2004–2005 EIRA offi- Calf Roping: Champion Naha usual festivities will be held on the leased for Wednesday Oct. 13 at the auditorium all award winners. cers are: President Amos Tiger, Vice property and the rodeo will be held in lobby in the Hollywood headquarters Following the presentation of See EIRA, page 3 President Paul Bowers Sr., Davie, Fla.
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