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www.seminoletribune.org Free Volume XLIV • Number 11 November 30, 2020 Bristol Tribe’s Lakeland development ready voters give green light to welcome first residents BY KEVIN JOHNSON to new Hard Senior Editor A new community for Tampa-area Rock casino Seminoles is about to open its doors. “They always say good things come to BY DAMON SCOTT those who wait. Well, today, you waited long Staff Reporter enough,” said Brighton Councilman Larry Howard. His comments are from a brief video Voters in Bristol, Virginia, sent a clear prepared for tribal members to showcase message on Election Day: They’re ready for the Seminole Tribe’s new Lakeland a Hard Rock casino. development, which is scheduled to The choice on the Nov. 3 ballot was to welcome its first residents soon, perhaps as either allow casino gambling — as approved early as January. by the Virginia Lottery Board — or not, with More than a decade ago, the tribe a “yes” or “no” vote. purchased nearly 900 undeveloped acres Approval of the referendum was key in unincorporated Polk County with an eye for a proposed Hard Rock casino project to toward providing a new reservation for tribal move forward. members who had lived on the land that’s The final margin was 71.14% (5,490 now home to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel votes) in favor and 28.86% (2,227 votes) & Casino Tampa. against. “It was promised by leaders before Hard Rock and its partners United me that we would buy land and bring the Co. and Par Ventures are ready to launch a people back to our reservation,” Councilman $400 million expansion and renovation of Howard said. the former Bristol Mall site, which closed The new development will feature about in 2017. It would include a casino, 300- 150 single-family homes on one-acre lots. plus room luxury hotel, indoor and outdoor The video says the land “boasts a country SMP entertainment space, restaurants, bars, a spa feel with abundant water features, trees and Brighton Councilman Larry Howard discusses the Seminole Tribe’s new community in Lakeland. and a convention and meeting center. other vegetation.” The casino would also feature an Councilman Howard described the land e-sports simulator – a form of multiplayer as “…one of most beautiful properties ever be the first ones to step inside,” Tampa Councilman Howard said it’s important video game sports competition. to be acquired by the Seminole Tribe.” Reservation Administrator Richard Henry that the residents will be able to “look across The site is located at 500 Gate City Some homes have been completed from said in the video. “We’re hoping they’re the street to a neighbor who is a Native F See LAKELAND on page 4A Highway. It would be the first such project phase one of the project. excited like we are. For some of these people American.” in the state. “These are brand new homes, so they’ll it’s their first purchase, too, so it’s very F See HARD ROCK on page 6A exciting for first-time homeowners.”

Native Record number of Natives American elected to Congress connection BY BEVERLY BIDNEY New Mexico Democratic Rep. Deb Staff Reporter Haaland (Pueblo of Laguna) was voted back to Everglades for a second term thanks to a 58% to 42% The 2020 election was a historic one win over her challenger. In 2018, Haaland featured for Native American and Native Hawaiian was one of the first two Native American representation in Congress. The U.S. House women ever elected to Congress, along with of Representatives will have its largest Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas. Haaland, online number of Natives after the Nov. 3 elections who represents New Mexico’s 1st District, is the co-chair of the Native American BY DAMON SCOTT saw four Natives re-elected and two new Staff Reporter Native representatives win first terms. caucus, vice-chair of the Natural Resources Veteran Republican Rep. Tom Cole, of Committee, chair of the subcommittee on Oklahoma, was re-elected to the seat he’s National Parks, Forests and Public Lands and held in the House since 2003, making him serves on the subcommittee for Indigenous The Seminole Tribe has always the longest serving Native in Congress. He Peoples. understood the importance of the Everglades won with 67.8 % of the vote, well ahead of After the election results came in on to life past and present. Now that two recent his challenger who had 28.7%. A member Nov. 3, Haaland tweeted: “Tonight the lists have noted that bond, perhaps others will of the Chickasaw Nation, Cole represents people of New Mexico have chosen hope understand it a little better as well. Oklahoma’s 4th District, is the co-chair of over fear, love over hate, community over The U.S. Department of the Interior the Native American caucus and serves division, and I am so honored that New published a list of “10 public lands with on the House Appropriations and Rules Mexican’s have chosen me to serve in our powerful Native American connections” on Committees. nation’s 117th Congress.” Nov. 8. Rep. Markwayne Mullin (Cherokee) New Mexico gained another Native The agency is tasked with overseeing voice in the House with the election of public lands and upholding federal trust cruised to his fifth term in office for Courtesy photo Oklahoma’s 2nd District, garnering 75% of Republican Yvette Herrell (Cherokee) in the responsibilities to Indian tribes and Native the vote. A Republican, Mullin serves on the state’s 2nd District. Herrell won with 56% of Sharice Davids, D-KS, won her second term to the U.S. House on Nov. 3. Alaskans. House Energy and Commerce Committees, the vote over her challenger, who had 46%. “All public land was once tribal land. the subcommittees on Oversight and Herrell previously served four terms in the From the Seminole people of the Everglades Investigations, Health and the Environment New Mexico House of Representatives. to the Athabascans who gave Denali its name, and Climate Change. After the victory, Herrell tweeted: “It’s Native Americans have a connection to every the honor of my life to be elected to serve national park, wildlife refuge and wilderness #NM02. My commitment to each citizen of across the country,” an introduction to the list our district is that I will serve each of them said. with integrity as we work together to rebuild The section on Everglades National our economy and protect the values that Park expanded on its connection with the make America great!” Seminole Tribe and the Miccosukee Tribe. Davids (Ho-Chunk) won her second “ … ‘Yat’siminoli,’ means ‘free people’ term representing Kansas’s 3rd District. Out in the Seminole language. Their namesake of six federal races in Kansas, Davids was the pays homage to their history of resistance lone Democrat to grasp a victory. She won against both Spanish and American forces,” 53% to 44% against her challenger. Davids, it said. “The late 1700s and 1800s were an Army veteran and lawyer, serves on the marked by many conflicts and unofficial Transportation and Infrastructure and Small wars. Eventually, more than 3,000 Seminoles Business Committees and is a member of 16 were forcibly removed their lands on their caucuses including the Native American and own prolonged Trail of Tears. However, a LGBT Equality caucuses. few hundred Seminoles hid in the Everglades Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and never signed a peace treaty.” tweeted a congratulatory note to Davids Joining Everglades National Park on the after the election: “Congratulations @ list of 10 are: ShariceDavids on winning a great reelection • Devils Tower National Monument victory to continue your historic and (Wyoming) impassioned representation of #KS03 Courtesy photo • Effigy Mounds National Monument and your hard work on behalf of working Native Hawaiian Kaiali’I Kahele, D-HI, was elected to the U.S. House on Nov. 3. (Iowa) families across your district.” • Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Native Hawaiian Kaiali’I “Kai” Wildlife Refuge (Washington) Kahele won the race to fill former Rep. served in the Hawaiian Senate since 2016. donated! Our challenging work begins now, After his win, Kahele tweeted: “Mahalo and I’ll do everything I can to bring our state • Fort Union Trading Post National Courtesy photo Tulsi Gabbard’s seat in Congress. Kahele Historic Site (Montana and North Dakota) represents Hawaii’s 2nd District and is the Hawai‘i! Words cannot express my deep the resources we need to recover and build a Yvette Herrell, R-NM, won her first term to the appreciation to everyone who has believed resilient Hawai‘i.” U.S. House. second Native Hawaiian elected to Congress since statehood in 1959. A Democrat, Kahele in our campaign, supported us, voted, & F See EVERGLADES on page 8A

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Editor’s note: On Nov. 24, the University The USF Department of Anthropology and other groups including the Calusa in the face of colonial and state sponsored institutions to work with Native American of South Florida Department of Anthropology formally recognizes the historical and and Tocobaga. Today, Florida is home to violence, and fully support Indigenous tribes and nations on the repatriation and in Tampa issued the following press release continuing impacts of colonization on the Seminole, Miccosukee, Muscogee, Sovereignty. We will continue work to be disposition of Native American human and land acknowledgement statement that Indigenous communities and are standing and Choctaw peoples. The following land more accountable to the needs of American remains and sacred objects that were stolen it titled “Whose Land are we on—Standing with the Seminole in acknowledging whose acknowledgement statement has been Indian and Indigenous peoples.” from them in the name of science. with the Seminole.” land we as a University are currently situated approved by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Standing in solidarity requires more We hope that the repatriation process on. who welcomed it as a “powerful” statement than a statement, however. The Department and land acknowledgment statement will A land acknowledgement is a formal on Indigenous Sovereignty. of Anthropology also acknowledges and open up a new page in our relationship • University of South Florida statement recognizing the enduring “The Department of Anthropology seeks to right the wrongs that our discipline with Indigenous communities, particularly relationship between Indigenous Peoples acknowledges that the University of South played in the colonizing process. We the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and lead Department of Anthropology and lands stolen from them. It is also a Florida resides on the traditional Homelands commit to cultivating a relationship with the to collaborative partnerships aimed at commitment to standing in solidarity with and territories of the Seminole, as well as Seminole and working to establish fruitful education and community outreach. them to combat Indigenous erasure. Land other historical groups including the Calusa collaborations. A first step toward cultivating Big thanks to USF Department of November is Native American Heritage acknowledgements have been released by and Tocobaga. Today, the state of Florida this relationship has been the completion Anthropology Diversity and Inclusion month and on November 26th many a growing number of institutions across the is home to the Seminole, Miccosukee, of our NAGPRA (Native American Committee for working with the Seminole people across the country will celebrate United States. The University of Florida Muscogee, and Choctaw, and to individuals Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) to reach this agreement. Thanksgiving. However, many of our St. Petersburg Campus also unveiled a land of many other Native groups. As a repatriation inventory, a process that began ideas about the origins of this holiday acknowledgement statement this month. Department, we recognize the historical and a few years ago after the USF Department are historically inaccurate, reproducing The University of South Florida sits on continuing impacts of colonization on of Anthropology drafted a new collections damaging portrayals of Native Americans. land that was once home to the Seminole Indigenous communities, their resilience policy. NAGPRA, enacted in 1990, requires Davids: Haaland appointment would be historic Editor’s note: On Nov. 18, Rep. working and As Vice Chair of the House Natural the THRIVE Agenda to deal with the climate importance of this cabinet position to Indian Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk Nation) sent a living in Indian Resources Committee, Rep. Haaland has and extinction crises and address economic, Country cannot be overstated. letter to the transition team for President- Country. worked across the aisle and with both environmental, and racial injustice that Rep. Haaland has been a warrior for elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect I strongly chambers to achieve real victories for parallel proposals put forward by President- Native peoples for decades and profoundly Kamala Harris’s showing support for Rep. recommend that Indian Country today and has demonstrated elect Biden. Additionally, she helped craft understands the consequences of federal Deb Haaland (Pueblo of Laguna) to be you consider incredible vision for its future. Her legislative the boldest climate change platform in administration on tribal communities. Her nominated for U.S. Secretary of the Interior. nominating achievements touch on everything from the history as a member of the DNC Platform historic nomination and her deep respect and Here is Davids’ letter addressed to Kevin Representative crisis of murdered and missing Indigenous Drafting Committee and helped mobilize understanding for the fundamental principles Washburn, team lead for the transition team. Deb Haaland, a women to the conservation and preservation stakeholders as a co-chair of the Biden that any Department of the Interior secretary congresswoman of public lands to addressing the chronic Climate Engagement Advisory Council. must abide by would be an invaluable asset from New underfunding and mismanagement of federal As you know, this would be an historic in this position. I have only the highest trust • Rep. Sharice Davids Mexico and Courtesy photo resources for Indian Country. She maintains appointment. There has never been a and regard for Rep. Haaland’s integrity an enrolled Rep. Sharice Davids a deep understanding of both the realities Native member of the president’s cabinet, and her work, and there is no one more member of and challenges that Native communities face despite the federal government’s unique highly qualified and prepared to lead the the Pueblo of across the country as well as the hope and relationship with and trust responsibility Department of the Interior during a crisis that ear Mr. Washburn, Laguna, as Secretary of the Department of potential they contain with improved federal to tribal members. It is always essential has disproportionately impacted and harmed I greatly appreciate your the Interior. resources, consultation, and respect for tribal that the Department of the Interior is Native communities. I strongly recommend commitment to ensuring a In 2018, Rep. Haaland and I were sovereignty. led by an individual with a deep and her for your consideration for the secretary D the first two Native women ever elected As chair of the Subcommittee on profound understanding of the federal of the Department of the Interior. smooth transition of power to the BidenHarris administration through your work on the to Congress, but she has been a fierce National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, trust responsibility and of the inviolability transition team focusing on the Department advocate and organizer in Indian Country Rep. Haaland has been a champion for our of treaty rights and obligations. In the last - Sincerely, of the Interior. The Department of the Interior for decades. She has extensive experience environment and a leader in the fight against four years, we have seen the dangers of Sharice L. Davids plays a critical role in the administration in business development in Indian Country climate change. She has fought back against leadership by those who do not meet these Member of Congress and management of federal lands and in while maintaining her lifelong commitment the destructive acts and policies of the qualifications – those who advocate for the coordinating government-to-government to environmentally conscious business and Trump Administration and the of Secretary dissolution of a reservation for the first time Rep. Sharice Davids, D-KS, and Rep. relationships with and services for federally policy practices. She has worked in tribal David Bernhardt, passing legislation to since the termination era, who side with Deb Haaland, D-NM, are the first two Native recognized tribes. It is absolutely vital that the and local administration and social services protect Chaco Canyon and the Arctic state governments against the recognition American women to serve in Congress. incoming secretary has a firm understanding and organized in Native communities and National Wildlife Refuge from oil and gas and honoring of treaty rights, and who fail They were re-elected for second terms in of the department’s responsibilities and at the state level. And this is all before her drilling. Rep. Haaland has introduced bills to adequately consult with and meet the November. duties to tribes and has significant experience incredible body of work during her time in including the 30 by 30 Resolution to Save needs of tribal governments during the Congress. Nature, the Climate Stewardship Act, and greatest public health crisis in a century. The McGirt ruling could affect tribal gaming

to exist today. The court, after closely IGRA allows gaming on land within also affects the possibility of online gaming. Association estimates that tribal gaming • Greg Buzzard examining Creek and Oklahoma history, reservation boundaries, although many other Under the Unlawful Internet Gambling had an economic impact of $7.2 billion on found no explicit statement from Congress considerations usually influence gaming Enforcement Act, online gaming is generally the state economy in 2015. Tribal gaming disestablishing the Creek reservation. As locations. McGirt could help Oklahoma illegal unless it takes place solely within a exclusivity fees contribute over $1 billion klahomans are still debating the the other four of the so-called Five Tribes tribes advocate for regulatory simplification state permitting such gaming. However, annually to Oklahoma, primarily used for ramifications of the Supreme – Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw and in siting future gaming facilities on their the UIGEA contains an exception for tribal education. By any measure, tribal gaming OCourt’s July ruling in McGirt v. Seminole nations –share much of that same confirmed reservations. lands. If online gaming occurs entirely on- is one of the state’s largest industries. By Oklahoma. While McGirt’s impacts could be history, it is likely the same analysis applies McGirt, however, did not affect the reservation, which means both placing and modestly reducing the regulatory steps profound in some legal and business sectors, to them as well. Cases are currently pending stricter rules that apply to off-reservation receiving a bet or wager on tribal lands, it needed to open a new gaming facility and the tribal gaming industry in Oklahoma may before an Oklahoma appellate court seeking gaming. Land taken into trust after IGRA is regulated similarly to other forms of tribal by potentially opening new opportunities for see comparatively modest changes. Tribal to reaffirm reservations throughout eastern became law in 1988 can generally only gaming, rather than prohibited outright. online gaming, McGirt may come to benefit nations that have reservations reaffirmed Oklahoma, and decisions may come before host a gaming facility if the Department of Oklahoma reservations reaffirmed under this vibrant Oklahoman industry. under McGirt will likely find one less barrier the end of the year. the Interior decides, after consultation with McGirt will be the most populous in the to future on-reservation gaming facilities. Reservation status is a key factor for local officials and any nearby tribes, that country, which may provide a customer base Greg Buzzard is an attorney with On-reservation online gaming may also tribal gaming. While the Indian Gaming the proposed facility “would be in the best for online tribal gaming. However, online Crowe & Dunlevy, crowedunlevy.com, and become a possibility, although it would be Regulatory Act permitted Oklahoma tribes interest” of the gaming tribe and if the state’s tribal gaming still lacks a successful proof a member of the Indian Law and Gaming far from a certainty. to conduct gaming on land held in trust by governor agrees. Requiring consultation with of concept, although interest in the idea is Practice Group. This article is from In McGirt, the U.S. Supreme Court the federal government within their “former and consent from non-tribal officials sharply high. Any effort to adopt online gaming The Journal Record (Oklahoma City) at held that the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s reservations,” gaming on reservations limits off-reservation gaming, particularly in on an Oklahoma reservation will raise journalrecord.com. reservation, covering a large area of eastern reaffirmed under McGirt may not require a urban areas far from tribal communities. significant legal questions and may require Oklahoma, including much of Tulsa, tribe to go through the sometimes arduous Reservation status – and particularly state cooperation. was never disestablished and continues land-into-trust bureaucratic process. the size and population of the reservation – The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Teach the truth about Native American history • Matthew Pagels found that 87 percent of K-through-12 state and on the West Coast, have official highest rate of suicide. Citing these factors, culture is taught in schools across the country. history standards across the nation include certifications dedicated to indigenous the Obama administration in 2014 declared Just this year, the Shakopee Mdewakanton no mention of Native American history after education. New York must follow their lead. that both Native youth and Native education Sioux Community announced a $5 million 1900, and 27 states do not name a single The federal government has made were in a “state of emergency.” Sadly, not philanthropic campaign to fund resources, his Thanksgiving, millions of indigenous person in their history standards. fleeting efforts to improve Native American much has changed. curriculum and training on Native American Americans will express gratitude November is also Native American education. The Obama administration, for For centuries, education-based heritage in Minnesota schools. for what they have and the people Heritage month — a perfect time for the state example, launched grants to strengthen disenfranchisement has resulted in There are a few promising developments T Board of Regents to revisit this important partnerships among tribes, states and stereotypical representations of Native at the local level, including the recent they love. But as the national debate over racial justice continues, this holiday’s origin issue and finally update New York’s public school districts. More recently, the Trump people in sports team names, mascots, reintroduction in Connecticut of a bill that story should be exposed for what it is — a school curriculum to represent America’s administration announced $24 million in and state, city, and town seals and place would mandate the teaching of Native myth riddled with historical inaccuracies. true history, one that indigenous people grants to expand education options for names. In New York, there are more than American history in the state’s public Conventional wisdom holds that played a key role in shaping. American Indian and Alaska Native students. 100 schools with sports teams named for schools. But much more is needed, and the Thanksgiving is a celebration of Native In addition, the state Education But this is far from sufficient. The Native Americans, employing derogatory time for change is now. New York lawmakers Americans and the courageous pilgrims Department’s lack of rules for certifying challenges facing indigenous individuals are but widely accepted terms such as Chiefs, and the Board of Regents must take proactive peacefully breaking bread. In truth, the Native language and culture teachers make it significant — including the disproportionate Arrows and Red Raiders. steps to undo the long-standing practice of Wampanoag Indians suffered at the hands difficult to find qualified individuals for these physical and financial costs we are paying Absent intervention by the state and excluding Native American history in our of the pilgrims, and were harmed, exploited, positions. As many indigenous language in the coronavirus pandemic. The systemic federal governments, Native tribes and education system. even killed through the spread of disease as teachers lack appropriate certification, prejudices we face and disinvestments we cultural institutions across the country have a result of their presence. they are unable to qualify for tenure and have suffered are largely born of a lack of taken matters into their own hands. Matthew Pagels was elected in The work to reverse this historical vulnerable to layoffs. The Seneca Nation has non-Native understanding and knowledge of In 2018, the Smithsonian’s National November to serve as president of the amnesia must start with the U.S. education identified 34 fluent elders who are important our people. Museum of the American Indian developed Seneca Nation for the next two years. He system, which has largely failed to inform to the transmission of the language to the next American Indian students endure the the Native Knowledge 360 Degrees (NK360) was previously the nation’s treasurer. This students of the significant history and culture generation. They need special consideration. highest rate of victimization in the United — a multi-pronged initiative aimed at article is from the Times Union (Albany, of indigenous individuals. A 2015 report Other states, particularly in the Midwest States. The population also has the nation’s improving how Native American history and N.Y.) at timesunion.com.

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BY DAMON SCOTT Pursuit of history March, but the pandemic hit and derailed Staff Reporter those plans. Johns was intimately involved in the history of St. Augustine and its connection Going home Willie Johns had a lot of passions in his to the Seminole Tribe. life, and many are intertwined in the titles One of his last projects was tracing the Buster said her brother first began to and affiliations he held over the years. life of Coacoochee, also known as Wild Cat. become ill in March. The lifetime resident of the Brighton The leader, warrior and diplomat, led “He had gone out to his cattle and was Reservation and member of the Wild Cat the Seminole resistance against the U.S. out in the pasture. The wind came up and a Clan was not only a Tribal Court Chief Army in Florida during the latter stages gate knocked him down. It caused a wound Justice, but also a member of the First of the Second Seminole War. He gained on his leg that wouldn’t heal,” she said. Seminole Baptist Church and the Florida prominence when he was just 19-years-old Buster, who is also a nurse, said she was Historical Society. The longtime cattleman as the leader of a band of Seminole and Black by his side for months. was a former commissioner of the Indian Seminole, until his father was captured in “I tried to help him, but it wouldn’t heal. National Finals Rodeo. He was also a well 1837 and imprisoned at Fort Marion (the We had to go to hospital,” she said. versed and committed tribal historian and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument Ultimately the leg had to be amputated lecturer. in St. Augustine). above the knee. Buster said the situation was Born March 23, 1951, Johns died Johns told the Seminole Tribune in late naturally a tough one for him to endure. Oct. 27 in Brighton from complications of February that he was proud of a copy of the With diabetes and a heart condition, diabetes. He was 69. painting “The Captive Osceola” by Florida Buster said he was in and out of the hospital Tributes quickly poured in from tribal artist Jackson Walker that hung in his home. four or five times. He also contracted leadership and members, as well as many It shows Wild Cat, Osceola and others being pneumonia and sepsis, which is caused by from outside the tribe. Someone who was marched in to the Fort Marion prison. an infection. close to Johns since childhood is Brighton They’d famously escape, although how Buster said in a moment of coherency Board Rep. Helene Buster, his younger they did is up for debate. Johns has said during the last hospital stay, Johns said: “I’m sister. historians don’t really know. But from his gonna go home. I want to go home.” “We were three years apart in age. He research and work with the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki “I’ve always been his health surrogate. and I were close. Pretty tight,” Buster said. Museum he had three trains of thought. Whatever he said, I went along with. He Buster recently reminisced about Johns said they either crawled through respected that of me,” she said. growing up with Johns and many other an opening in the cell after losing enough When Johns arrived at his home, his young relatives. weight by fasting; they were never held at girlfriend greeted him and said: “You’re “We lived in a camp – we were still Fort Marion in the first place; or the cell was happy your home?” Johns replied, “I’m not in the camp setting at that time. We swam accidentally left open and they walked out. home yet.” and played and worked and did everything Johns leaned toward the cell was left Buster said that happened on a Sunday. together,” she said. open scenario. By early Tuesday morning, Johns had passed Buster said Johns contracted polio at After his escape, Wild Cat would away. age 3, and was sent to a special hospital until eventually end up in Oklahoma for a time. One of his ongoing projects was a book he was 6. “When I do these [lectures], I always – a historical fiction he’d been writing for “He had the brace on his knees and all tell them at the end: ‘Every morning I get up, years. that. They had taken a muscle from above I kiss the ground and thank my ancestors that It’s largely about the life of his great his knee. He wore a brace for a lot of years,” I didn’t wake up in Oklahoma. That I woke grandmother who died in 1930 at an age Buster said. “But our family never slowed up in paradise,’” Johns said in late February. surpassing 100. (Johns didn’t know exactly down for him, never gave him any pity. He It was Wild Cat’s journey that inspired how old she was when she died). had to stay up with everybody. It made him Johns to organize a nine-day road trip that The book – “What We Have Endured” the person he was.” was set to stop at many of the significant – was published by the Florida Historical That spirit of toughness would give locations in Wild Cat’s life from his birth to Society the Friday before he passed away. Johns a drive and purpose for the rest of his his death. “That was one of his life goals,” Buster life, Buster said. The goal was to create a video said. “Between writing that book and “He was always involved in something,” documentary to better inform Wild Cat’s Seminole history and cattle – he was the only STOF she said. descendants and the Seminole Tribe of his independent cattle owner – those were three Chief Justice Willie Johns life. things always on the top of the list of things The trip was scheduled to begin in he wanted to accomplish. And he did.”

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BY DAMON SCOTT Staff Reporter

Even with the history of a record-number of Native Americans elected to Congress on Nov. 3, another milestone might happen soon. As of press time, President-elect Joe Biden was continuing to name members of his forthcoming Cabinet. Some positions have yet to be filled, like secretary of the Department of the Interior. Several national media outlets have SMP reported that Rep. Deb Haaland, D-NM, is The Lakeland homes feature large lots and plenty of nearby trees and open space. being considered for the position of interior secretary. If selected, she would be the first Native American to hold that or any cabinet position. Rep. Deb Haaland Dozens of House Democrats have F LAKELAND endorsed her. The Indigenous Environmental From page 1A Network, along with 25 other organizations, federal public land and administers programs sent a letter to Biden's transition team as relating to Native Americans, Alaska Natives After living apart for years in non-tribal well, urging him to select Haaland for the and Native Hawaiians. areas, the Tampa-area Seminoles will be job. On his campaign website, Biden pledges able to reunite on one reservation again. Haaland, 59, is a member of the Pueblo in his plans for tribal nations that he’d “The land that you walk on here is of Laguna. She serves as the vice chair of the "ensure tribes have a seat at the table at the going to be your property, your reservation,” House Natural Resources Committee. highest levels of the federal government and Councilman Howard said. “Memories to "First of all, it would mean a lot to a voice throughout the government." come for years down the road; you’re going Indian Country," Haaland said recently in "As historical firsts have occurred in to create those memories on your journey a National Public Radio interview when this election, there is an opportunity for from this point on. Our dream has become asked about the potential nomination. another one by nominating a qualified and your reality.” "When Sharice [Davids] and I got sworn in, dynamic Indigenous woman to head the everybody was so happy. It means a lot to a Department of Interior," the letter by the group of people who have been here since Indigenous Environmental Network reads. time immemorial to know that they're truly "Our belief is that Representative Haaland being represented. I think [being selected] will help facilitate the Biden/Harris vision would really change the way people see our for dealing with climate change, addressing federal government. Being able to listen, the COVID-19 pandemic in Indian Country, being able to move issues forward, bringing ensuring an effective economic just recovery people to the table — I think that would plan for Tribes and communities, overseeing make a huge difference." the protection of public lands and fulfilling The Department of Interior is responsible all treaty and statutory obligations." for the management and conservation of Stay up to date on this and other stories most federal lands and natural resources. at seminoletribune.org. SMP The department manages about 75% of Tampa Reservation Administrator Richard Henry discusses the Lakeland homes. Analysis In Trump v. Biden, Native American voters played a crucial role

BY JULIAN BRAVE NOISECAT the use of tribal IDs, restrictions preventing Data for Progress, vice president of people from using post office boxes to register policy and strategy (some parts of Indian reservations lack street addresses), a dearth of voting materials in On Election Night, CNN broadcast a Indigenous languages, long distances to table showing the results of an exit poll that polling places without transportation and broke the national electorate down into racial much more. demographics. It read: White — 65 percent, Add in that many states with significant Latino — 13 percent, Black — 12 percent, Native populations — who tend to prefer the Something else — 6 percent, Asian — 3 Democratic Party by about 25 points — also percent. Almost immediately, that second-to- happen to be Republican strongholds, and last category, "Something Else," provoked devoting attention and resources becomes an online uproar among the digital denizens an even harder sell for many campaigns. of Indian Country. In North and South Dakota, for example, We were outraged that CNN had, rather where Native Americans are more than 5 clumsily, grouped the First Peoples of this percent of the population, Democrats lost land in with — well, literally everyone else. the presidential race by 34 and 26 points, "In an election largely driven by race, the respectively. media still fails to accurately cover voters But the outcome of the 2020 election of color," Cherokee activist Rebecca Nagle proved that line of thinking wrong. In key tweeted alongside a photo of the segment. battleground states, like Arizona, Wisconsin "For Native Americans, we're not even and North Carolina, Native voters played an named." important, though underappreciated, role in Nearly every post on the Indigenous shaping the outcome. internet was, for a hot minute, contributing to Take Wisconsin, home to about 86,000 the "Something Else" discourse. "Last night Native Americans, which Joe Biden won by I went to bed Indigenous," said @kevin_ about 20,000 votes. Biden won 1,303 votes flyingsky on TikTok. "And this morning for 82 percent of the vote in Menominee I woke up something else!" Someone on County, home of the Menominee Nation — Facebook posted a screenshot of the CNN his highest vote share of any county in the table with "Something Else" crossed out and state. "Cousins" written in, instead. I even joined Or take Bayfield County in northern in, changing my name on Twitter to, you Wisconsin, home to the Red Cliff Ojibwe, SMP (2) where about 11 percent of the population is Homes on the Lakeland Reservation. guessed it, Something Else. As with most internet phenomena, the Native. Biden won there, as well, 6,147 votes posts circled an important truth. Native to 4,617. About 1,000 votes in Menominee people are often erased in the media and County and about 1,500 votes in Bayfield elections. Every two years, the national County look an awful lot more important parties devote enormous resources to when Biden's margin of victory is in the low mobilizing their bases and persuading five figures. swing voters. Campaigns microtarget voters Or consider the Navajo Nation, the by geography, race, gender, age, religion, largest Indian reservation in the United educational background, class and much States, which stretches across parts of more, all of which the media covers like it's Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. the Super Bowl. But in this grand scramble In Arizona, which Biden won by just 10,500 for votes in elections that are increasingly votes, it's hard not to argue that the Native decided by razor-thin margins, Native people vote in general (6 percent of the state's are almost always overlooked or forgotten. population) and the Navajo vote in particular This isn't because Native people don't (67,000 people of voting age) weren't crucial. care about elections. In Rapid City and Overall, according to Brekhus' reading Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the nonprofit of the data, precincts on the Navajo Nation group IllumiNatives put up billboards averaged about 84 percent for Biden and 14 that read: "Democracy is Indigenous." On percent for President Donald Trump. With Election Day, citizens of the Navajo Nation Arizona decided by so few votes, the Navajo paraded their horses to the polls. On the may legitimately claim that their ballots made White Mountain Apache reservation, crown the difference. Biden and other Democrats dancers led voters to the ballot box. And likely couldn't have carried Arizona — its 11 although data quality varies by state, Native Electoral College votes and its Senate seat — voter turnout across the country increased without them. significantly. Among the Navajo Nation, But we also have to talk about Robeson where more data is available, many precincts County, North Carolina, where members saw 40 percent to 60 percent increases in of the Lumbee tribe are 40 percent of participation, according to an analysis by the electorate. The Lumbee, who aren't Arizona Democratic Party operative Keith recognized as a tribe by the federal Brekhus. government, have been seeking legal Yet the prevailing electoral calculus affirmation of their nation and identity for says those votes are too few to bother putting decades. Ahead of the election, Trump held much effort into pursuing. After all, in the a rally in Robeson County promising the 2010 census, Native Americans accounted Lumbee recognition if he won. for just 1.7 percent of the U.S. population. Native people also face many barriers to F See NATIVE VOTE on page 5A voting, including state laws that can prohibit 5A • The Seminole Tribune • November 30, 2020 Jim Shore recognized for career achievement in legal work

STAFF REPORT Seminole Tribe on environmental issues and worked closely with Shore for decades. “When you Google Jim Shore, you will Seminole Tribe of Florida General find all the accomplishments that the tribe Counsel Jim Shore has received a national has achieved over the years, and Jim right award from the American Bar Association there alongside the tribe’s leaders, helping for his legal work and career achievement in guide decisions, listening to leadership and the areas of environment, energy and natural doing the due diligence to ensure that the resources. According to the organization’s tribe made great choices,” Diffenderfer said. website, he is the first General Counsel from “One of Jim Shore’s early accomplishments an Indian tribe to win the award. in the environmental arena was the The Government Attorney of the Year negotiation and approval of the tribe’s Water Award for 2020 was presented to Shore Rights Compact with the State of Florida in by the American Bar Association Section 1987. Today, it is still the only water rights on Environment, Energy and Resources compact with an Indian tribe east of the at its virtual fall conference. The award Mississippi River.” recognizes exceptional achievement by In accepting the award, Shore said, “I federal, state, tribal or local government am humbled to be chosen. The Seminole attorneys. Recipients are deemed to have Tribe of Florida has a proud group of Indians made significant accomplishments or who have never backed away from a fight demonstrated recognized leadership in the to preserve our sovereignty and protect the environment, energy and natural resources rights of our tribal members.” legal areas. “We negotiated a water compact with Throughout his tenure as Seminole the State of Florida,” Shore said. “The Tribe General Counsel, Shore has worked to compact allows the tribe to quantify water preserve natural resources and protect water rights, water usage, drainage and the value of rights critical to the future of the members of these rights is it allows the tribe to participate the Seminole Tribe of Florida. His ongoing in the state’s permitting system off the focus includes the impact of Everglades reservation, with a mechanism in place that restoration and Lake Okeechobee water allows both the state and the tribe to be able management on the Brighton and Big to work things out without impacting one or Cypress Seminole reservations. the other’s resources.” Shore grew up on the Brighton ABA/YouTube The 2020 awards of the American Seminole Reservation and graduated from Seminole Tribe of Florida General Counsel Jim Shore accepts the Government Attorney of the Year Award for 2020 from the American Bar Association Bar Association Section on Environment, Stetson University and Stetson Law School, Section on Environment, Energy and Resources during a virtual fall conference in October. Energy and Resources were presented in becoming the first member of the Seminole late October as part of the section’s fall Tribe to practice law. He was named Deputy a member of the Florida Bar and the U.S. In a video introduction for the awards cited Shore’s “incredible listening skills and conference, which was held virtually due to General Counsel of the Seminole Tribe in Supreme Court Bar, which makes it possible ceremony, attorney Michelle Diffenderfer, a penchant for knowing just what to do at the concerns over Covid-19. 1981 and General Counsel in 1982. He is for him to argue a case before the high court. president of Lewis, Longman & Walker, right time.” Diffenderfer has represented the Big Cypress RV Resort Teens, young adults financial program reopens with offered through Native Learning Center

new safety measures STAFF REPORT Participants will learn about financial and managing per capita and lump sum education with an emphasis on educating payments. children on how to become financially fit. Trainers are scheduled to be Stephanie BY DAMON SCOTT HOLLYWOOD — A five-day tribal government, campground and Centers interactive training program offered through Agenda topics include: building Cote and Lanalle Smith, both from Oweesta Staff Reporter for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the Native Learning Center will highlight thriving native communities; money in Corporation. safety guidelines. financial education training techniques, Native cultures; banking 101 – check it out; In order to obtain a certification, The resort is owned and operated by the activities and resources tailored for youth. credit journey – thriving, not surviving; participants must participate in 90% of the BIG CYPRESS — Tribal members tribe. “Building Native Communities: Financial credits and loans – understanding, applying training and have a working webcam. and Florida residents and visitors have a “The Seminole Tribe of Florida is Empowerment for Teens & Young Adults” and managing; financial milestones; college Registration is free. For more popular option back – an escape from the taking every safety precaution needed to will be held online Jan. 25-29, 2021. readiness and understanding student loans; information, go to nativelearningcenter.com. city to enjoy the great outdoors. The spot is ensure our guests stay safe and well as we right in the midst of the Everglades on the continue to navigate these trying times,” Big Cypress Reservation. Mata said. The tribe announced Oct. 26 that the The resort offers visitors 110 grassy NCAI receives $1M grant; set to aid Native businesses Big Cypress RV Resort would reopen Nov. and paved RV sites with full hook-ups, tents 2 after Covid-19 concerns had forced it to and air-conditioned cabins. You don’t have PRESS RELEASE their businesses, such as (but not limited to): humbled by this support from Google. close. to have an RV to enjoy the site – the resort • making monthly payments on org and look forward to continuing to “We’re excited to reopen and welcome is also available to campers. WASHINGTON — The National small business loans that have lapsed due to support American Indian and Alaska Native our guests back,” Evelyn Mata, the RV Guests can also relax under a chickee Congress of American Indians announced declining business revenues; communities with this funding.” park and campground manager, said in a hut or swim in the heated pool. Nov. 23, with support from Google.org, the • keeping employees employed; “Google.org is proud to continue statement. Nearby attractions include the Ah- Small Business Stabilization Grant program • paying their vendors; and/or supporting NCAI to provide direct relief Campground rules have been updated Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Billie Swamp Safari – a $1 million investment in Indian Country. • purchasing equipment/software to funding to the Native small business to allow for a seamless experience during and Swamp Water Café. However, due This new funding is an expansion of a $250k transition or grow their businesses online. community,” said Olivia Hoeft, Google.org the pandemic. The new safety guidelines for to closures and restrictions because of the NCAI small business support program, also “Native-owned small businesses serve spokesperson and Google American Indian the resort have been established in a similar pandemic, it’s always best to call in advance funded by Google.org. as the lifeblood of many tribal communities Network lead. “We're also working with way that allowed the tribe’s Florida casinos for updates. NCAI is issuing business stabilization across the country,” said NCAI President NCAI to provide free Grow with Google to reopen. The RV resort is located about an hour grants in the amount of $5,000 each to a Fawn Sharp. “These businesses provide training and support to more than 5,000 The measures include that guests must from Fort Lauderdale at 30290 Josie Billie total of 170 Native-owned small businesses critical jobs and income to tribal citizens Indigenous business owners in the US to wear masks and practice social distancing Hwy in Clewiston. More information is at that have been severely impacted by the and their families, while at the same time access digital tools and skills needed to while at the resort. Guests must follow all bigcypressrvresort.com. curtailing of commercial activity caused enriching the quality of community life grow." by the COVID-19 pandemic. Awarded by providing goods and services to local For more information, visit www.ncai. applicants can use the funds to address their residents and the public at-large. We are org/Covid-19. most urgent needs to stabilize and strengthen

explicit and concrete policies that would because people can lie, forget or otherwise F NATIVE VOTE benefit Native people and their tribes misrepresent their actions). From page 4A suggests that future campaigns would be If nothing else, campaigns and the wise to do the same. journalists who cover them should pay more Trump won 59 percent of the vote and Indeed, around the country, Native attention to Indian Country because the Biden won just 40 percent, compared to 58 people seem to vote at relatively high stories — and memes — are just too damn percent for President Barack Obama and rates. Although candidates may have been good: Navajos on horseback, crown dancers 41 percent for Republican challenger Mitt able to plead ignorance about this in the in full regalia, a coordinated clapback heard Romney in 2012. The Lumbee, as Laguna past, wonks like University of Michigan round the World Wide Web. I mean, us Pueblo journalist Jenni Monet predicted, professor Stephanie Fryberg are providing Natives, we're really something else, right? played a significant part in delivering North detailed survey-backed research. The Carolina, its 15 Electoral College votes and a Indigenous Futures Project — based on a Julian Brave NoiseCat is vice president Senate seat to the Grand Old Party. survey of 6,400 Native people representing of policy and strategy at Data for Progress, Trump, for all his faults, understood the 401 tribes — found, for example, that 77 senior media fellow with NDN Collective value of the Lumbee vote, which helped him percent of respondents said they voted in and narrative change director of The win a state that many polls had him losing. the last election (though, to be clear, a poll Natural History Museum. This article is Facebook His willingness to pursue the Lumbee with isn't a perfect proxy for the real world, from nbcnews.com. After being closed because of Covid-19, visitors to the resort can enjoy cabins and views once again. RichaRd castillo 954.522.3500 helping the seminole community For Many Years 24 houRs a daY Since 1990 I have protected rights like yours. My office defends DUIs, drug offenses, suspended licenses, domestic violence, and all felonies and misdemeanors throughout Florida and the United States. 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 private practice since 1996. In 1995, he was voted RIchaRD caStIllo the Trial Attorney of the year. He graduated from FloRIDa cRIMInal DeFenSe attoURney Capital University in 1989 and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1990, Federal Bar in 1992, and the Fed- www.caStIllolawoFFIceS.coM eral Trial Bar in 1994. 6A • The Seminole Tribune • November 30, 2020

proposed projects in each (by different The partners were expected to submit F HARD ROCK casino operators) are designed to spur local a gaming license application to the Virginia From page 1A economies through new tax revenue from Lottery Board. The board has one year to Seminole Hard Rock, visitors. The projects will also create new make a decision on the application. jobs. In the meantime, Allen has expressed Country connection Hard Rock and its partners said in a interest in opening a temporary casino at the Guitar Hotel earn top statement that they were grateful for the site, which is permitted for up to one year — In Bristol in mid-September, Hard strong support from Bristol voters. with an option for a second year — once a Rock officials had unveiled a 3D model of “The final referendum result reflects the gaming license is secured. gaming awards the proposed hotel and casino, along with unified elected officials who fully embraced several pieces of country music memorabilia the project early on and voters confidence in Closer look at the numbers for the public to see. the jobs and tax revenue the proposed resort The Virginia General Assembly and will bring to Bristol,” the statement said. Hard Rock officials said they expect the BY KEVIN JOHNSON gone above and beyond to create the best the Bristol City Council had previously project will eventually: Senior Editor possible customer experience.” authorized that voters would see the local Next steps The guitar-shaped Guitar Hotel, which gambling referendum on the ballot in • Attract more than four million towers over the Hollywood property, November. HOLLYWOOD — Seminole Hard Hard Rock International Chairman and visitors each year. Rock and its Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard was part of a $1.5 billion expansion that Bristol, Virginia, is the twin city of Seminole Gaming CEO Jim Allen spoke to • Create up to 2,000 jobs. debuted in November 2019. It includes 638 Bristol, Tennessee – just across the state Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood were local media after initial voting results came • Generate between $15 and $20 big winners in the seventh annual Global guestrooms and provides nightly light shows line. It has been nicknamed the “birthplace in. million in annual tax revenues for the city. that can be seen for miles around. of country music.” Gaming Awards (GGA), which held a virtual “Obviously, with [an] over 70% • Include millions more in gaming online program Oct. 27. “Certainly it was an amazing project Memorabilia pieces at the new Hard majority of the citizens saying they support tax revenues for Bristol and 11 other and there’s no other building like it in the Rock development are expected to include Seminole Hard Rock earned top honor as this entertainment complex, we’re hopeful Southwest Virginia localities. Land-Based Operator of the Year. It notched world,” said Allen, adding that “[we’re] country music legends Johnny Cash, there will be great acceptance at the local really happy with its early results.” Loretta Lynn, Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, first place over nine other casino operator level to get all the additional approvals There are Hard Rock venues in more finalists from hundreds of casino operators All Seminole Gaming properties in Carrie Underwood, Buck Owens and Hank needed and moving forward,” Allen said. than 70 countries. Its two most successful Florida reopened this summer under Hard Williams. around the world. The Guitar Hotel captured “Certainly, if those things come in a normal flagship properties are in Hollywood, Florida first place as Property of the Year. Leaders Rock’s “Safe + Sound” guidelines after Bristol’s approval was by the largest time frame and there is no issue whatsoever, – where the world’s first Guitar Hotel opened being closed in March due to the pandemic. margin of four gambling referendum’s that from throughout the gaming industry serve the opening will be in the fourth quarter of in 2019, and in Tampa. as judges for the awards. Allen said the Florida business is “good.” were approved in Virginia. The others were 2022.” The Seminole Tribe of Florida is the The awards come on the heels of other in Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth. “We’re excited about the Allen said that he thought it could be parent entity of Hard Rock International. acknowledgement, and on behalf of our recent honors for Seminole Hard Rock, All four communities are considered sooner, however. More is at hardrock.com. including winning the Corporate Social to be struggling economically. The 50,000 employees around the world, we sincerely appreciate it,” Hard Rock Responsibility Award from the National International chairman and Seminole Council on Problem Gambling in August. Gaming CEO Jim Allen said in an interview Also, data and analytics company J.D. on the awards show. Allen was a finalist in Power named Hard Rock Hotels as one of the American Executive of the Year category. the top-performing hotel brands in the firm’s According to GGA, the Land-Based 2020 North America hotel guest satisfaction Operator of the Year honor “looks to study. recognize the achievements of casino GGA is organized by the business- operators who have not only excelled to-business “Gambling Insider” gaming in terms of financial performance, but publication. led the pack in terms of innovation and Hard Rock will hit a milestone in June enhancement in the last 12 months. In many of 2021 when the brand turns 50 years old. ways land-based venues are considered to be The brand’s parent entity is the Seminole the backbone of the global gaming industry, Tribe of Florida. this category rewards the company who has

Hard Rock This rendering shows what a new Hard Rock project in Bristol, Virginia, would look like once completed.

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Seminole Hard Rock The Guitar Hotel and Seminole Hard Rock won Global Gaming Awards that were announced Oct. 27.

Hard Rock Hotel Bali earns recognition for safety protocols

Hard Rock (4) STAFF REPORT measures and safety protocols toward Clockwise from upper left: Covid-19. Hard Rock Hotel Bali, located on “We’ve worked closely with Bali Special edition 2020 red guitar ornament features the island of Bali in the Indian Ocean in Government and Tourism Office, as well as red glitter highlights on the headstock and guitar Indonesia, announced in November that industry experts to ensure our hotel exceeds base while snowflakes add a festive touch. it received Certification for New Era Life the authorities’ requirements for hygiene and Protocols given by Bali Tourism Office health, this is to ensure a safe and healthy A limited edition T-shirt features a shade-wearing environment for all of our guests and band rocking Santa. (Disparda Provinsi Bali) after detailed inspections and assessment. The hotel said members,” Shane Coates, general manager of Hard Rock Hotel Bali, said in a statement. 2020 Hanukkah pin features a bright blue guitar the certificate is a testimony of the hotel base with the Star of David that leads up to the practicing high standards of pre-cautious Menorah with its nine glowing candles.

2020 holiday stocking pin brims with presents and sporting a special woven dangle tassel.

Hard Rock to host Lucky Hard Rock Tampa Hearts Poker Open to hold career fair FROM PRESS RELEASE FROM PRESS RELEASE outlets, spa operations and locker room HOLLYWOOD — Seminole Hard attending. Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is bringing Candidates are asked to bring at least back major poker tournaments with the return TAMPA — Job seekers will have an of the Lucky Hearts Poker Open (LHPO), opportunity to join Seminole Hard Rock 15 copies of their resume, a valid ID, social security card and, if required, a work kicking off Jan. 14, 2021. Primary events Hotel Casino Tampa. The venue is looking to kick off with the $600 Deep Stack No Limit fill 400 jobs and will host a career fair Dec. 7 authorization. Perks include full-time benefits, on-call Hold’em opener featuringsix opening flights from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a $300,000 guaranteed prize pool. The Positons available are in the areas positions with flexible schedules, a free meal every shift, provided wardrobe and career tournament culminates with the $3,500World of beverage, cash operations, culinary, Poker Tour (WPT) LHPO Main Event from guest services, front desk operations, growth opportunities. Job offers may be made on the spot. Visit Jan. 22-26 boasting a $1million guarantee. Hard Rock Bali housekeeping, custodial, restaurant outlets, For more information visit SHRPO.com. in room dining, maintenance, security, retail gotoworkhappy.com for more information Hard Rock Hotel Bali general manager Shane Coates (third from right in front row) and a full listing of open positions. receives a safety certificate from Disparda Bali. 7A • The Seminole Tribune • November 30, 2020 DOT task forces don’t back toll OBITUARY roads; recommend more economic, environmental studies

BY BEVERLY BIDNEY Staff Reporter

Three Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) task forces wrapped up more than a year of meetings and open houses to consider how three Multi- Use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) could be built in rural areas of the state. The final reports suggested there is no need for toll roads at this time and recommended more economic and environmental impact studies be completed before the M-CORES can be built. The reports were sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis and lawmakers Nov. 12. The M-CORES program was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May 2019. The purpose is to revitalize rural communities; encourage job creation and provide regional connectivity while leveraging technology; enhance the quality of life and public safety; and protect the environment and natural resources. The areas under consideration in M-CORES are the Southwest-Central Florida Connector extending from Collier County to Polk County, the Northern Turnpike Connector from the northern end of the Florida Turnpike in Wildwood to the Suncoast Parkway, and the Suncoast Courtesy Long House Funeral Home Connector from Citrus County to Jefferson Mike Tiger County. Specific maps have not been drawn, but M-CORES would go through or near counties near reservations including Collier, M-CORES Mike Tiger, 70, former Hendry, Glades, Highlands and Polk. The shaded parts are areas of M-CORES studies. According to M-CORES, the intended benefits of the program include areas such as available at this time that there is a specific low-density residential and commercial tribal treasurer, hurricane evacuation; congestion mitigation; need for a completely new greenfield corridor development — urban sprawl — that would trade and logistics; broadband, water and or modifications of existing facilities through ruin this unspoiled part of Florida.” sewer connectivity; wildlife protection; the study area,” the report states. Florida Sen. President Bill Galvano, ‘Fearsome Five’ member energy distribution; and other transportation A “greenfield” corridor is considered to R-Bradenton, who has championed the modes, such as shared-use nonmotorized be a new road through areas where roads do Southwest-Central Florida Connector, said it trails, freight and passenger rail, and public not currently exist. could lead to positive impacts, from business FROM LONG HOUSE FUNERAL HOME As a young man, Mike was an outstanding transit. The task forces expressed a preference growth to improved hurricane evacuations. athlete at McArthur High School. Together FDOT appointed the 40 members for improvement or expansion of existing The next phase of the M-CORES project with four other Seminole teammates: Joe of each task force, which included Mike Tiger, 70, Wolf Clan, continued his Osceola, Moses Jumper, Max Osceola, and highway corridors instead of building will be the Alternative Corridor Evaluation, journey on November 20, 2020 surrounded representatives from state agencies, regional new roads and urged FDOT to consider during which the criteria will be established Moses Osceola; these Seminole players planning councils, metropolitan planning by his loving family following a period of were dubbed “The Fearsome Five.” They a “no build” alternative until a final to develop and evaluate each potential declining health while at Harris Regional organizations, water management districts, recommendation about each project is made. corridor. Using the criteria, each potential were instrumental in helping win the 1967 local governments, environmental groups Hospital in Sylva, North Carolina. Mike was District Football Championship. Mike During the 15 months of public hearings, course will be evaluated to determine which an enrolled member of the Seminole Tribe and the community. about 10,000 people commented on the options should be considered for further went on to attend Tampa University to play The task forces began their work of Florida. football. program. According to FDOT Secretary study. This is the time the corridors will Born March 7, 1950 to his late Seminole without a specific plan for the roads from Kevin Thibault, a significant amount of the be evaluated for environmental feasibility, Mike joined the National Guard and the FDOT and the panels each determined father Howard Tiger and his mother, served from 1969-1974. feedback was related to protecting the state’s along with the no-build option. The second Winifred (Sneed) Tiger of the Eastern Band it was unable to reach a conclusion based on environmental resources. phase is expected to begin in the next several Mike began his long career in 1971 at the information available. of Cherokee Indians. He is also proceeded the age of 21 when Mike was elected to the Environmental organizations spoke out months. in death by maternal grandparents Cam and “Since the Task Force process was after the final reports were submitted. Whatever work is done in M-CORES, it board of directors of the Seminole Tribe designed to occur prior to the corridor Minda Bradley Sneed of Cherokee, North of Florida Inc. He is the youngest person “The Task Forces have protected is expected to be completed by 2030. Carolina; his paternal grandmother Ada planning and development process, the Florida’s natural areas and rural lands from The final report stated, “The statute to hold public office of the Seminole Tribe Task Force was not able to review data on Tiger of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Snake of Florida. In 1973, he came to work full what could have been a disaster,” Charles charges FDOT, to the maximum extent Clan; as well as his two brothers Clyde Tiger nor discuss every potential impact of the Lee, director of Advocacy of Audubon feasible, to adhere to the recommendations of time for the Seminole Tribe as the Human corridor in detail,” the report read. and Vernon Tiger. Mike is survived by his Resources director. Eventually he was Florida, said in a statement. “In effect, the each Task Force in the design of the multiple wife of 46 years, Judy Gloyne Tiger and his The reports stated that FDOT Task Force recommendations have directed modes of transportation and multiple types promoted to executive administrator of the must develop project-specific needs, four children: Ernest Dwight Tiger, Ruscilla Seminole Tribe. In 1982, Mike moved his DOT to use rigorous criteria in considering of infrastructure associated with the corridor. Bree Tiger, Catcuce Vernon Tiger (Katie) environmental feasibility and economic any road expansions, declared that there is The Task Force recommended, and FDOT family to Nashville, Tennessee, to work feasibility for future projects. and Katie Tiger Smith (Elijah). He also for Indian Health Service (IHS). The IHS not any immediate need for these corridors committed to, an action plan for future leaves behind six grandchildren: Ali Skye, The report for the Southwest-Central and rejected the rush to build projects that activities in this study area consistent with Nashville office manages all the resources Florida connector included the need to Mikah Day, Lil Catcuce, Shaligugi, Hagan for providing health services to American seemed to fuel the original 2019 Legislation.” the guiding principles and instructions.” and Ani Unole. In addition, he is survived address the habitat for endangered Florida Vivian Young, communications director In other words, FDOT must follow the Indians and Urban Organization funding panthers, which is in the area the connector by his loving sister, Ruscilla Tiger of the for American Indians living from Texas of 1000 Friends of Florida, wrote in a recommendations of the task forces final Hollywood Reservation. He is also survived will be built. letter on the organization’s website, “The reports. to Maine to as far south as Florida. Over “The Task Force did not reach a by his first cousin who was more like a the next 22 years, Mike worked in many recommendations do not do enough to stop For more information go to brother to him, Moses “BigShot” Jumper, conclusion based on the information the toll roads, if they are built, from fueling floridamcores.com. different positions with IHS, from executive as well as his childhood friend, Dan Miller, officer to deputy director. The latter 10 years who Mike also considered as a brother. of his time with IHS, he served as area He also leaves behind many, many caring director. Mike retired from IHS in 2004 after members of the Sneed family in Cherokee, 22 years of service and went home to Florida New memorial recognizes generations of North Carolina. to work for his people the Seminole Tribe as Along Mike’s journey he made many the tribal treasurer. military service by Native American Veterans friendships through his love of hunting and A memorial service for Mike Tiger was fishing. He also left a mark while enjoying scheduled to be held Monday, November 23, coaching, athletics and his professional 2020 at Cherokee Baptist Church. Mike will BY QUIL LAWRENCE career. National Public Radio be interred at First Seminole Baptist Church Mike grew up on the Dania-Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida, next to his family Twenty-five years in the making, a Reservation in Hollywood, Florida. He home. Donations in Mike’s memory may new monument on the National Mall in was very proud of his Seminole Tribe of be made to the Cherokee Baptist Church Washington, D.C., opened on Veterans Day Florida and Eastern Band of Cherokee Building Fund, P.O. Box 395, Cherokee, NC — the National Native American Veterans Indian Heritage. Mike grew up living in a 28719. Long House Funeral Home assisted Memorial. “chickee” until his father moved the family the Tiger family with final arrangements. “It’s an article of faith in Indian country into a house on the Hollywood Reservation. that Native Americans serve at a greater rate than basically any other group,” said Kevin Hard Rock International honors U.S. military veterans Gover, the director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian through exclusive partnership with military exchanges and a citizen of the Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. He said the steel ring sculpture PRESS RELEASE over a carved stone drum, in a wooded area Alan Karchmer/National Native American Veterans Memorial near the museum’s entrance, will become A new monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., opened on Veterans Day — the National hallowed ground. Native American Veterans Memorial. HOLLYWOOD — Hard Rock “When people bring their memories and International announced Nov. 11 that it has bring their prayers to a place, they make it she returned home to South Dakota. With in his footsteps and served in the Army after signed a licensing agreement to develop sacred,” he said. “We wish for this to be a the memorial, she’s hoping recognition of Sept. 11. His oldest son Nainoa K. Hoe, was limited-edition custom graphic T-shirts and sacred place, not just for Native Americas, Native service will be nationwide. killed in action in 2005 at age 27, in Mosul, other apparel products exclusively for the but for all Americans.” For other Native veterans, a tradition of Iraq. military exchanges serving all branches of For now, most of those prayers and military service isn’t something they heard “He was a young man who felt the same service. These products began being sold memories are being sent virtually because so much about. I did and the same way his ancestors did. For at AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange), of the coronavirus pandemic, but plenty of “For a lot of years, I thought I was a me, his loss obviously very painful as his NEX (Navy Exchange) and MCX (Marine Native veterans are hoping to sanctify the first-generation military person,” said Army father, but I look back and say the greater Corps Exchange) on Veterans Day, Nov. site when it becomes safe to travel there.For Col. Wayne Don, a Native Alaskan. feeling is that he worked so hard to do so 11 and on shopmyexchange.com and now, most of those prayers and memories “Came to find out both of my much for this country and he will not be able mynavyexchange.com. are being sent virtually because of the grandfathers and uncles had served in the to enjoy that,” Hoe said. “We are thrilled to partner with coronavirus pandemic, but plenty of Native Territorial Guard during World War II,” he “His younger brother is a staff sergeant. military exchanges nationwide to honor all veterans are hoping to sanctify the site when said. His name is Nakoa. The meaning of Nakoa branches of service and celebrate our U.S. it becomes safe to travel there. Don has served 27 years so far, including is ‘the warrior who is brave and courageous.’ military heroes for Veterans Day,” said “My ancestors were warriors. Rain- tours in Bosnia and Afghanistan. Learning And you know, from the two sons he’s had Mark Linduski, director of licensing at Hard in-the-Face who fought in the Battle of the about his family history of military service to carry the heavier load than his big brother Rock International. “This new and exclusive Little Bighorn or Greasy Grass that they was emotional and complicated. did, simply because he’s left with the legacy apparel line is a great opportunity to extend called it,” said Marcella LeBeau, a 101- “Not just Native Americans, but some of of his older brother’s accomplishments, as Hard Rock’s reach while emphasizing our year-old former Army nurse. “My father the other minority groups — ultimately they well as now having to make sure Mom and brand’s identity that’s firmly built on music was a Spanish American war veteran. My chose to serve, to represent their people and Dad are OK,” Hoe said. and entertainment.” brother, oldest brother was a veteran. All also to serve a country that sometimes didn’t Those are the kind of stories of service A series of special music performances down the line.” have what proved to be their best interest in and sacrifice Hoe wants Americans to learn were scheduled to be broadcast on Veterans LeBeau is a citizen of the Two Kettle mind. But they still did it,” he said. about at the new Native American Veterans Day across all military resale social channels. Band, Cheyenne River Sioux. She recalled Don said now that the country is Memorial For Native visitors, Hoe wants it to Performances from artists Hanson and hearing a constant barrage of German “buzz wrestling with questions about racial justice, be a validation or maybe even an inspiration. Ashanti were filmed at Hard Rock Hotel & bombs” during the Battle of the Bulge in Hard Rock he hopes the memorial can play a part. “Maybe some young Native who Casino locations in Tulsa and Atlantic City World War II, while she worked as a surgical Hard Rock T-shirts honoring branches of the U.S. Army vet Allen Hoe feels the same. experiences that memorial for the first time, respectively. nurse at the 25th General Hospital in Liege, military are available online at military exchange He’s native Hawaiian and was drafted in in 50 years from now, he’ll be the president Belgium, just miles from the front. websites. 1966. He then volunteered as a combat of the United States. Who knows? Or he’ll “To me it was a great honor,” she said medic in Vietnam. Both his sons followed be the next great general?” Hoe said. — and one recognized by her tribe when 8A • The Seminole Tribune • November 30, 2020

What are we up to? Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum during the 2020 public safety closure – part 2 Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum BY JIM PATRICK we have a link to one such animation create confined spaces, thus providing the The Kendale branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library is celebrating Native American History Month Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum available for the Mosaic Gallery https:// opportunity for more physical distancing for with displays of books and banners borrowed from the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. www.ahtahthiki.com/mosaic/ where our the visitor. We are also exploring alternatives local Ahfachkee School (K-12) artists are to physical and touchable components. One BIG CYPRESS — During the we are preparing an exhibit on Buffalo Tiger. history and culture of the “Unconquered temporary closure at the Ah-Tah-Thi- showcased – more to come! Another way we alternative is the use of personal cell phones memorialize these exhibits is by recording for audio programs as opposed to handsets This important and influential leader was not People” and will be on exhibit throughout Ki Museum, the exhibits division is both only paramount in the independence of the the month. looking back and moving forward. Realizing a guided video walkthrough. Look for handled by the public. Other methods for this feature soon from our West Gallery to gaining confidence are installing appropriate Miccosukee Tribe, but also an inspiration to Our plan is to continue to provide a the increased importance of distancing and the balance between progress and tradition. safe, engaging, and educational experience, hygiene forces us to create alternative ways experience our popular alligator wrestling hygienic safeguards including gloves, exhibition. disinfectants, reminder signage and a This exciting new exhibition will focus on while adding alternatives to a typical visit. to interact and learn. Preparing for in-person his contributions to the sovereignty and We are recording and making available the attendance challenges us to re-imagine One way we are moving toward re- controlled direction of foot traffic. opening is by removing dividers that Coming soon to our Selections Gallery, education of native people and his lead in the current exhibits, developing new exhibits to our spaces. Always fight to protect the Creator’s gifts. be ready for the re-opening, and identifying ready for opportunities In celebration of Native American areas where we can increase confidence of to engage with the Cultural History Month in November, we safety for the visitor and the community. community, we strive to have banners on display at the Kendale Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki, a place to learn, a place to tell the Seminole story branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library. remember. in different ways and These banners inform and celebrate the places. We have three galleries that typically rotate out short-term exhibitions to cover different subjects, showcase different artists, and highlight different aspects of the culture and history of the Seminole people. Prior to replacing any of them, steps are now being taken to make them available electronically. This includes 3D renderings and animations which go into more detail than Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum the recently available Check out Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum's newest virtual exhibit, celebrating the unique artwork of Ahfachkee students, at This virtual gallery represents an exhibit currently being developed about the life and contributions virtual tour. Currently ahtahthiki.com/mosaic/. of Miccosukee leader Buffalo Tiger. Seminole art on display at ‘Circle of Unity’ exhibit BY DAMON SCOTT Staff Reporter History Fort Lauderdale is a nonprofit supported by memberships, grants and charitable contributions. FORT LAUDERDALE — History “It is an honor and a privilege to host Fort Lauderdale marked the occasion of Circle of Unity in the very spot that the National Native American History Month in original people of the land we now know as November to highlight the contributions of Fort Lauderdale helped build and cultivate,” local Native American artists. Patricia Zeiler, executive director of the The “Circle of Unity” mixed media fine Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, said in art exhibit launched Nov. 9 and will be on a statement. “We are grateful to the Native display through Jan. 12, 2021. American artists for sharing their tradition, History Fort Lauderdale is part of a culture and vision with the community and museum complex operated by the Fort to the Seminole Tribe of Florida for its Lauderdale Historical Society. unwavering support.” Organizers described the exhibit as The museum complex includes the intergenerational and multidisciplinary – 1905-built New River Inn, the 1907-built “presenting a contemporary perspective of Pioneer House Museum and the 1899-built Seminole artists on the cycles of solidarity Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse Museum and the and patterns of resilience that have always Hoch Research Library. existed within the histories of the Seminole The Circle of Unity exhibit is located in and Miccosukee.” the New River Inn building at 231 SW 2nd Tara A. Chadwick, curator of exhibit Ave. at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for said Circle of Unity features more than 20 seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 Seminole artists. with a valid student ID). Admission is free Hollywood Board Rep. Gordon Oliver for members, military and children ages six Wareham’s art piece serves as the name and and under. History Fort Lauderdale face of the exhibit. Wareham also serves as For more information and ticket options, This work by Hollywood Board Rep. Gordon Oliver Wareham is on display as part of History Fort Lauderdale’s exhibit “Circle of Unity” that runs through a trustee for the History Fort Lauderdale go to historyfortlauderdale.org or call (954) Jan. 12, 2021. board. 463-4431.

NMAI receives $5.6M donation from F EVERGLADES Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria From page 1A • Bryce Canyon National Park PRESS RELEASE (Utah) future,” said Greg Sarris, chairman of the • Kobuk Valley National Park Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. (Alaska) The Smithsonian’s National Museum “We’re excited to make this important gift • Crow Canyon Petroglyphs (New of the American Indian has received a $5.67 to the National Museum of the American Mexico) million gift from the Federated Indians of Indian to provide much-needed access to • Trail of Tears National Historic Graton Rancheria, a federally recognized historically accurate Native history for Trail (crosses nine states) tribe in Northern California. This gift is generations to come. It’s time to look at our • Knife River Indian Villages the largest to date dedicated in supporting past, present and future in the United States National Historic Site (North Dakota) the museum’s national education initiative, with transparency and truth.” Native Knowledge 360° (NK360°). These The Federated Indians of Graton For more, go to doi.gov. funds will allow the museum to underwrite, Rancheria are descendants of Coast Miwok pilot and launch the first national, state and and Southern Pomo tribes. The Miwok ‘Grassy waters’ local model, which will produce content of west Marin County have, through the that can be easily integrated into education years, been referred to as Marshall Indians, Meanwhile on Nov. 7, Insider.com curricula throughout the nation. The model Marin Miwok, Tomales, Tomales Bay and published its list of “10 landmarks you Hookooeko. The Bodega Miwok (aka, also includes professional development for didn’t know had Native American origins.” Images via Insider.com/doi.gov. educators. Olamentko) traditionally lived in the area “Native Americans built vibrant of Bodega Bay. The neighboring Southern A U.S. Department of the Interior list about public lands with 'powerful Native American connections' “It cannot be overstated: Native communities in what is now the United includes a section about the connection of the Everglades and Seminoles. history is American history,” said Kevin Pomo Sebastopol group lived just north and States before colonizers arrived,” the Gover, director of the National Museum east of the Miwok. The town of Sebastopol introduction said. “Some of their villages, is located about one mile midway between of the American Indian. “Native people sacred sites, and names remain, while others people.” • Four Corners Monument in need to be involved in the telling of the the north boundary of Miwok territory have been razed, renamed or forgotten.” and the southern edge of Southern Pomo Joining the Everglades on the list of 10 Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and American story. Native Knowledge 360° The Everglades made the list of 10, are: Utah (run by the Navajo Nation Parks & is our museum’s way of ensuring that territory. In 2000, President Bill Clinton and while its section doesn’t mention the signed into law legislation restoring federal • Grand Canyon Skywalk in Arizona Recreation). Indigenous people are in that conversation. Seminole Tribe specifically, it notes the (built on sacred Hualapai land). • Yellowstone National Park in This generous gift from Federated Indians recognition to the Federated Indians of Tequesta, Calusa, Jeaga, Ais and Mayaimi. Graton Rancheria. The legislation also • Gateway Arch National Park in St. Wyoming, Montana and Idaho (has 26 tribes of Graton Rancheria makes it possible for “The Everglades in Florida were full of Louis (name was changed to honor Native connected to areas and resources within it). the museum to work with Native scholars provided for the restoration of land. Native American communities,” a citation Native Knowledge 360° (NK360°) Americans). • Mount Rushmore in Keystone, and knowledge-keepers to include Native reads. “The plains region south of Lake • Alcatraz Island in San Francisco South Dakota (was carved into the Black narratives in educational materials at the is a set of teaching resources that Okeechobee once contained small camps provides educators and students with new (used by Native communities to house those Hills – a sacred site for the Lakota Sioux). national, state and local levels.” and was used for canoe travel, and buildings who broke tribal laws). • Denali, the tallest mountain in “Understanding more about America’s perspectives on Native American history on the western edge appear to have been and cultures. • Mesa Verde National Park in the U.S. located in Alaska (central to the collective roots will help us succeed in the more permanent. The area was known Colorado (contains remnants of the ancestral Athabascans’ traditional beliefs about the as ‘pa-hay-okee,’ translating to ‘grassy pueblo culture). creation of the world). waters.’ When Europeans arrived between • Niagara Falls in New York (name To read the full citations on each, go to 1500 and 1750, they found five separate, comes from the Native American village of insider.com. well-established tribes totaling about 20,000 Onghiara). 9A • The Seminole Tribune • November 30, 2020 Health Tribal leaders discuss pandemic’s impact on hard-hit Indian Country

BY BEVERLY BIDNEY themselves. Masks were mandated in April; protecting someone else, the other human Staff Reporter curfews and lockdowns followed. Nez said being. There is only one race of people, the communication with tribal members is one human race. We need to protect all.” reason there was no resistance to the policies. DuPuis said the CARES Act from the Covid-19 is running rampant across “Since time immemorial, we all have federal government, which earmarked $8 the globe and, as of late November, nearly stories passed down from generation to billion in Covid-related funding for Indian 60 million cases worldwide and 10 million generation about monsters,” he said. “Now Country, needed to be dispersed quicker and cases in the U.S. have been reported. we have Covid-19. We framed it in a way more efficiently. Indian Country has not been spared. to be a warrior. What is the armor you need “The money helped, but there are Native Americans are 5.3 times more to wear and what is the weapon you need too many restrictions,” he said. “No other likely than white people to be hospitalized to fight this? The armor is the mask and the community has to put up with being told how with Covid-19, according to the Centers weapon is following the guidelines.” to spend the money from the government. for Disease Control and Prevention. Native So far during the pandemic the Navajo We are sovereign governments and they communities have mobilized in the battle Nation has tested about 151,000 people with should give us direct funding. When will against the virus. nearly 19,0000 being positive. According to they recognize tribal governments as true A group of tribal leaders gathered Nov. the Navajo Times, as of Nov. 25 at least 638 sovereign entities? Let us determine what 9 for a webinar on Covid-19 and Native people have died on the Navajo Nation from our need is so we can take care of our people American health, which was convened and the coronavirus and recoveries are at 8,271. the right way. We have been self-governing moderated by U.S. News & World Report “People just need to wear masks,” Nez for over 528 years.” as part of its Community Health Leadership said. “It’s about taking care of those you love Bohlen said it was vital to get existing Forum. around you.” programs passed and funded, such as the Jonathan Nez, Navajo Nation president; DuPuis established a state of emergency Indian Health Service’s Special Diabetes Stacy A. Bohlen, chief executive officer of with 12 other tribes in Minnesota on March Program for Indians, which ends Dec. 31. Courtesy image the National Indian Health Board; and Kevin 13 and shut down the casinos. On the importance of tribes developing Clockwise, Kevin DuPuis, chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa; Devon Haynie, DuPuis, chairman of the Fond du Lac Band “We look at our teachings and stories strong relationships with state governments, U.S. News World & Report assistant managing editor; Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez; and Stacy of Lake Superior Chippewa in Minnesota, and the past,” DuPuis said. “It took only one DuPuis said the leaders from the 12 nearby A. Bohlen, chief executive officer of the National Indian Health Board and member of the Sault Ste. shared their strategies of how their tribes blanket infected with smallpox to wipe out a tribes began daily calls at the beginning of Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians participate in a webinar Nov. 9 to discuss how tribes are handling the have handled the pandemic. community.” the pandemic. They communicated with pandemic. “The virus penetrated Indian Country The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy disproportionately because of the direct Chippewa was prepared for the shockwave Flanagan, who is a member of the White that came with the pandemic. Three-quarters Earth Band of Ojibwe, and other state and to govern ourselves, our way of life, our “People see a problem and go back into results of colonization and underfunding teachings. Native American communities the woods looking for plants and medicines of the Indian Health Service,” said Bohlen of the tribe lives off the reservation and a lot federal partners every day. The state has an of those members wanted to come home. executive order for tribal consultation and have contributed to the freedom of everyone out there,” he said. “The pandemic is a bad (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa in this country, yet we continue to be pushed thing, but we need to look for good things Indians). “It’s no surprise that it hit our There are also non-Indigenous people living there are tribal liaisons on every statewide with and near the tribe. commission. aside. Now is the time for congressional that come out of this. We are going back to people the hardest.” leaders to understand the nation-to-nation who we are as a people and going back to our Bohlen said that multiple generations “It’s everywhere. Can we stop it?” “That relationship allowed a lot to DuPuis asked rhetorically. “Probably not, happen in Minnesota that didn’t happen relationship.” way of life. We have to carry on as a people. often live together in the same house, which Nez said while everyone else around We need to survive and go forward. It is so makes social distancing nearly impossible. but we can try to control it so it doesn’t affect elsewhere,” DuPuis said. “The bridges we our elder population, our storytellers, those built ensured leadership had the ability to the country received their relief funds, tribal important to wear the mask; it is one thing She cited the vast numbers of people in nations had to wait. we can do to protect us and slow this down.” Alaska and on the Navajo Reservation who who carry our history. If we lose an elder, it’s have direct contact. It paid off and showed like a library burning down. We are an oral what can be done in Indian country, but you “We took it upon ourselves to help our From her position at the National Indian don’t have running water and can’t wash people,” he said. “That’s the story that should Health Board, Bohlen receives perspectives their hands often. teaching people and we need to pass down have to be able to build that bridge. Rebuild our stories. We protect the unborn to make those broken bridges, you owe it to your be magnified throughout the country.” from many tribes. “This is a problem that can be solved When the funding did come through, “Some things Native people have are with the political and public will to solve it,” sure our people will continue.” people.” With resorts near the reservation, many As for media attention, Nez reported the Navajo Nation used it to repair water resolve, resilience, spiritual grounding and Bohlen said. “It can save many lives, not just and electric lines for some who didn’t have faith that make us strongest in a crisis,” she during the Covid era, but in everyday life.” visitors flocked to the area for the fishing that every national outlet came to the Navajo and other activities as businesses in the Reservation because it was hit so hard by the either. said. “I am blessed to have amazing tribal On the Navajo Reservation, the most “This administration didn’t put aside leadership around me who were steady vulnerable population suffers from diabetes, state reopened. The Fond du Lac Band used coronavirus. Some said the virus could wipe social media, newspapers and public service out a tribe, which was discouraging for the one penny for tribes,” Nez said. “It wouldn’t in the storm and worked with Congress cancer and cardiovascular disease. Nez said have happened if our congressional leaders effectively to get resources for our people. his people got hit hard, but they have been announcements on the radio to communicate people, he said. the tribe’s stringent safety measures to people “It was like poor, poor Indians,” Nez didn’t fight for Indian Country. They fought President Lincoln said you find out what carefully following recommendations from and got $8 billion for us.” your character is in the worst of times. Tribal public health experts. who don’t live on or near the reservation. said. “That’s why I stopped doing taped “With all the medical disparities we interviews. I’d rather do it live so I can DuPuis said Congress made a difference leaders listened and fought for us.” The Navajo Nation has tested about for his tribe as well. He also said it’s half of its citizens – more than nearly every have, it makes sense to wear a mask all the get my point across. The media doesn’t time,” DuPuis said. “Wearing a mask is about talk about our determination, what we did important to learn from the ordeals created state – and utilized its ability to govern by the pandemic. Dr. Irina Beyder named director of Center for Behavioral Health

FROM CBH in program management, business everyone should have an opportunity to enjoy country is hurting. Throughout the United administration and policy development, a healthy life and to receive the care that States and all over the world, individuals are and Master of Business Administration with they may need to achieve their full potential. experiencing increased number of mental HOLLYWOOD — Dr. Irina Beyder is a concentration on data driven decision She is excited that her journey in pursuing health issues, substance use, and suicidal the new director of the Center for Behavioral making. this belief has brought her to the Seminole ideations. We are here to serve all of the tribal Health (CBH). Over the years, her professional journey Tribe of Florida. She is looking forward to members and their descendants. We want to For more than 20 years, Beyder has has taken her from directing outpatient leading the team of dedicated, skilled, and hear from all of you on what CBH can do to dedicated her career to making a difference mental health start-ups, behavioral health highly talented professionals who are eager meet your needs and provide support to help in the lives of individuals struggling with treatment facilities, and hospital operations to provide a healing experience to the tribal you get through these difficult times. Our mental and behavioral health challenges. She to leading large government agencies. members. staff will be reaching out to the members has led behavioral health organizations and Beyder grew up in the Ukraine and Under Beyder’s leadership, the CBH of the community to offer support wherever developed innovative health care programs. came to the United States when she was 17. team will continue to grow and develop and whenever it is needed. Her passion is to ensure that individuals Education became the means by which she effective therapeutic skills, including cultural Beyder is excited to meet as many of receive care that is of high quality, effective, was able to explore her interests and develop sensitivity and trauma informed certification, the tribal members as possible. Please feel culturally sensitive and person-centered. her abilities in mental/behavioral health. to meet the needs of the community. We free to email her at irinabeyder@semtribe. Beyder earned a bachelor's degree in She was fortunate to have a wide range of will start offering a variety of educational com or call the office at (954) 962-2009 ext. psychology, Master of Science degree in experiences that allowed her to give back to Courtesy photo and support groups that address issues and 14372 to say hello and provide feedback. marriage and family therapy, Ph.D in family the communities that she had served. Dr. Irina Beyder topics that are important to the community. studies and public health with specialization Beyder passionately believes that We know that due to the pandemic, the entire

healthcare clinicians, IHS representatives election, telehealth and caring for patients Native healthcare conference scheduled for June 2021 and healthcare professionals will come in their homes, diabetes issues in Indian STAFF REPORT together to hear healthcare updates, such Country, Native wellness, planning a new Casino in Temecula, California. and other health-related topics facing as the newest treatments, equipment and healthcare facility, mental health impact Through a series of panels, roundtable Indian Country. Tribal communities opportunities, as well as discuss the current on Native American communities and the The 11th annual Native American discussions and networking opportunities, generally experience numerous health state of the industry during this pandemic opioid crisis. Healthcare Conference, hosted by Native healthcare directors, decision-makers and disparities and now are among the most and trends for the future. For more information visit Nation Events, is scheduled to be held on tribal leaders will hear from the industry vulnerable and least resourced to address Topics on the agenda include Covid-19 nativenationevents.org, call (201) 857-5333 June 14-15, 2021 at Pechanga Resort & experts on preventative disease, wellness the current COVID-19 outbreak. Tribal in Indian Country, cannabis post 2020 or email [email protected]. RichaRd castillo 954.522.3500 helping the seminole community As you share For Many Years holiday traditions, 24 houRs a daY ask your family members Since 1990 I have protected rights like yours. My office defends DUIs, drug offenses, suspended licenses, domestic violence, and all felonies and about their medical history. misdemeanors throughout Florida and the United States. The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertise- Knowing your family’s medical history can help you ment. Castillo worked as a Public Defender in make the best decisions for your medical care. Broward County from 1990-1996 and has been in private practice since 1996. In 1995, he was voted RIchaRD caStIllo the Trial Attorney of the year. He graduated from Contact your local Indian health care provider for more information, FloRIDa cRIMInal DeFenSe attoURney Capital University in 1989 and was admitted to the visit Healthcare.gov, or call 1–800–318–2596. Florida Bar in 1990, Federal Bar in 1992, and the Fed- www.caStIllolawoFFIceS.coM eral Trial Bar in 1994. 10A • The Seminole Tribune • November 30, 2020 SEMINOLE SCENES

Courtesy photo (2) NEW POOL HALL: Immokalee’s youth ranch event center near the rodeo is undergoing a transformation into a brand new pool hall. When complete, the facility will have 14 new pool tables, new lighting, a new bar area and flooring. A dartboard and surround sound television will complete the ambiance at the billiards center. A grand opening will likely open the pool hall when the pandemic is over.

Cheyenne Kippenberger/Facebook THOUGHTFUL THANKSGIVING: Current Miss Indian World and former Miss Florida Seminole Cheyenne Kippenberger spent Nov. 19 delivering holiday food on the Hollywood Reservation. “Today my Poppa and I went around our rez delivering hams to our elders. I haven’t seen most of them since February so it really made my heart happy to see them even just for a quick hello. Thank you to our councilman for providing hams to the community,” Kippenberger posted.

John Anderson music video BIRTHDAY BOY: December 13, 2020, is the 66th birthday of country music legend John Anderson, whose 1992 hit about the Seminoles called “Seminole Wind” is often played at tribal events.

Hard Rock/Facebook (2) HARD ROCK HELPS: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City (above and below) kicked off the holiday season by packing and delivering more than 500 bags of Thanksgiving meals to its neighboring senior homes Best of Life and Community Haven. Each bag was filled with a frozen turkey, potatoes, canned holiday favorites and stuffing.

@TheAlexisRoos/Twitter STAN THE MAN: Hard Rock Girls pose in November with the Stanley Cup at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. Hockey’s most prized trophy, and perhaps the most recognizable trophy in the entire sports world, was captured by the Tampa Bay Lightning in September. 11A • The Seminole Tribune • November 30, 2020 NATIONAL NATIVE NEWS Indigenous man and inadequately compensated for land ceded in North Carolina’s largest Native American the remains that were in their collection. The California, Oregon and the KRRC on as co- granddaughter, 12, handcuffed after treaties from the 1800s. tribes seeks federal recognition, other tribes federal Native American Graves Protection licensees to remove the dams. A court order from a federal judge in are pushing back. and Repatriation Act required an inventory Joseph L. James, chairman of the Yurok trying to open bank account 2011 ruled the casino opened without state The Lumbee Recognition Act recently of human remains held in the anatomical Tribe, called the new agreement “a new day approval and must be closed. In 2012 that passed a vote in the House of Representatives. museum’s collection. The act also required and a new era for California tribes. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, court decision was reversed by the 6th It now is being debated in the Senate. outreach to Native American communities “We’re a natural resource tribe,” he said. Canada — An Indigenous man in Canada Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. The bill would give the Robeson who might have a connection to them. “It is our duty and our oath to bring balance has launched two human rights complaints In 2014 the U.S. Supreme Court upheld County-based tribe full federal recognition Three Massachusetts Wampanoag tribes to the river. In this effort, we’re fulfilling that after he and his 12-year old granddaughter the Circuit Court ruling and decided in favor and potentially millions of dollars in worked with the museums to examine the duty.” were arrested and handcuffed as they tried to of the tribal sovereign immunity rights. benefits. That money could be used for remains, including the Mashpee Wampanoag Karuk Tribal Chairman Russel “Buster” open a bank account. However, the casino hasn’t reopened. workforce development and healthcare for Tribe, Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Attebery also called the occasion a “special Maxwell Johnson, a member of the The Bay Mills tribe operates two the more than 66,000 Lumbee who call and the Assonet Band of the Wampanoag day,” noting that since the beginning of time Heiltsuk Nation, visited a Vancouver branch casinos on its reservation in Brimley, about North Carolina home. Nation. The tribes have a cultural affiliation his people have depended on the river’s of the Bank of Montreal in December to 40 miles north of the Mackinac Bridge. “Our children and our elders have not with the remains because Quapish was from salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and eels for open an account for his granddaughter Tori- had access to the same types of health services Yarmouth, which is Wampanoag territory. sustenance. Anne. - Gaylord (Michigan) Herald Times that you see on the Cherokee reservation. If As a result, they determine his final resting - Wild Rivers Outpost But bank staff did not believe the two the Lumbee’s had been recognized in the place. were Indigenous after failing to verify ‘50s with services, we would have most Quapish will be buried in Natick because the authenticity of their government- Sand Creek Massacre statue to Over 50 First Nations supplied replace torn down soldier monument likely had a huge hospital in our county,” records indicate he married Sarah David, with PPE by Indigenous-owned issued Indian status cards. Staff were also said James Hardin of the Lumbee Regional a member of the Natick Praying Indians. suspicious about the size of a deposit in in Colorado Development Association. That account was stated by Jim Peters, company Johnson’s account, prompting an employee However, the bill is not without executive director of the Commonwealth to call the police. DENVER — The Civil War soldier controversy. Representatives for the of Massachusetts’ Commission on Indian WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Canada In a transcript of the call to police, statue toppled during the summer of protests Cherokee and Choctaw tribes wrote a letter Affairs, moments after the Select Board — A small company based in Winnipeg’s released by the Heiltsuk Nation, bank at Colorado’s Capitol will be replaced with to Congress officially opposing the Lumbee voted unanimously Monday night to exchange district is distributing advanced staff alleged the two were committing a sculpture of an American Indian woman Recognition Act. authorize re-interment in the Natick burial personal protective equipment to remote fraud, telling police the two had presented mourning the atrocities of the Sand Creek “For over a century, the Lumbees have ground. The town owns the burial ground First Nations communities across Canada. “fake” identifications. The employee also Massacre. claimed to be Cherokee, Croatan, Siouan, land. Exchange PPE opened a store on told the dispatcher that Johnson and his The decision came Nov. 20 in a 7-2 Cheraw, Tuscarora, and other unrelated tribes “Thank you all for doing this for us,” Bannatyne Avenue in mid-September granddaughter were “South Asian”. vote of the Capitol Building Advisory but have never been able to demonstrate any Peters told the board. “We like to bring our after selling exclusively to First Nations “It gets so tiring trying to prove who Committee. Representatives from the tribes, historical or genealogical tie to any historical ancestors back to their final reposing place, communities since May. you are as a First Nations person,” Johnson which suffered at Sand Creek 156 years ago, tribe. Instead of demonstrating credible ties and have them protected as well so it won’t “We have customers ranging from told the Canadian Press. spoke to the committee. to historic tribes, they abandon one claim be disturbed again.” Akwesasne, Ont., all the way to B.C. now. Bank staff expressed concerns after “They were wiped out,” Otto Braided for another when challenges to their identity “We are honored to be able to set All of which who trust our ability to get them numbers in Tori-Anne’s status card didn’t Hair, of the Northern Cheyenne and a are asserted. H.R. 1964 would even prevent (Quapish) to rest once more,” said Bettina the products they need in a timely manner,” match a database and they saw a recent descendant of Sand Creek survivors, told a serious review of the Lumbee claims that Washington, tribal historic preservation said the company’s CEO Noel Bernier. C$30,000 deposit in Johnson’s account – the committee. “Their voices are no longer its current membership has Native American officer in the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Ten full-time Indigenous workers are part of an Aboriginal rights settlement – even heard. Their wishes and concerns were no ancestry,” the letter read. Head. employed at Exchange PPE, with four of though Johnson presented bank staff with his longer heard. Those are the people we speak The Cherokee and Choctaw tribes Historical records indicate Quapish them on assignment out of province. status card, birth certificate and client card. for.” say the Lumbee trial should seek federal and David may have settled together in “Especially to be able to be Indigenous When police officers arrived, they Now that the location of the statue has recognition through the Office of Federal Dedham, which is part of a network of and helping other Indigenous communities put both Johnson and his granddaughter been decided, the issue now goes before the Acknowledgement, which has experts and Native American settlements converted to in the fight against COVID, it feels really in handcuffs. According to a police report, legislature to iron out how big the monument procedures in place to evaluate Native Christianity, including the Natick Praying good to help the general public as well,” the officers believed Tori-Anne was “16 or and its pedestal will be and how it will American history. Indians. says customer service representative Kenzie 17”, but removed the handcuffs after they get to Colorado from Oklahoma where a When the bill passed in the House of Qaupish joined the Continental Army Wilson. realized she was 12. seven-inch high prototype has already been Representatives, Principal Chief of the shortly after his wife’s death in 1774. He Bernier says the company began selling Johnson has accused the Vancouver approved. Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Richard reportedly died in 1776 in Needham, and the basics like gloves and N95 masks in police department and the Bank of Montreal Harvey Pratt, a Sand Creek descendant Sneed released the following statement: may have been buried in Needham or Natick. May. of racism in complaints at the British who was commissioned to create the statue “Tribal recognition should not be They shifted towards more innovative Columbia Human Rights Tribunal and the by One Earth Future, said the idea to use a granted when so much doubt and uncertainty - MetroWest Daily News (Framingham, equipment as the pandemic progressed. Canadian Human Rights Commission. grieving Native American mother for the remain over the Lumbees’ lineage and Massachusetts) “We learned a lot over the last eight “It’s affected me quite a bit,” said statue came to him in a dream. genealogy. It is dangerous to pass legislation months both in technology and in science, methods we can fight the disease with. Johnson. “When this happened to us, “It’s really about the women. The that short-circuits an established process Poarch Band of Creek Indians my anxiety just went through the roof. I women carry the men in the tribes on their That innovation is really what our company designed to protect Native American history supports Sweet Grown Alabama started counselling again. It’s affected my backs. I wanted to depict a woman,” he said. and identity. That is exactly what H.R. 1964 became about.” motivation, my thought process, quite a bit “She’s in mourning and she’s kneeling, just does and we urge the Senate to reject this Exchange PPE has grown to carry of stuff.” sitting down. She’s lost her baby and maybe In November, Sweet Grown Alabama, some of the newest supplies on the market bill. “ the state’s agricultural branding program, The bank and Vancouver police have her grandparents. She’s got cuts on her legs If the bill passes the Senate this year, including a wide range of fogging machines apologized for the incident. The bank has and she’s cut her finger off.” added the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and digital screening tools. it will likely become law. President Donald (PCI) as a founding member of the non- created an Indigenous advisory council and The woman bears an empty cradleboard Trump has voiced support for the bill; “We know we have a short period of new training for staff. Vancouver police said symbolizing the loss of her child. She is profit organization. time to which our need is there and so we President-elect Joe Biden’s stance on the bill The program represents over 170 they are reviewing current policy, but both reaching north with one arm, symbolizing is unknown. act quickly. We’re there to respond to those organizations deny the incident that race was the direction of the tribes’ retreat. farmer, restaurant, market and business needs in the current time,” said Bernier. members across the state who play a role in involved. “She’s not asking to be spared. She’s - ABC11 (Raleigh, North Carolina) Members of the Heiltsuk Nation, saying ‘Remember us. don’t forget us. I’ve bringing local products to Yellowhammer - Global News however, say Johnson is owed justice. lost my whole family,’” Pratt explained. State consumers. Debra White Plume death: “I am excited to announce our support “From the BMO manager deciding Two hundred and thirty Cheyenne Native Americans feel ‘trapped in our members didn’t belong, to the 911 Oglala Lakota environmental and of Sweet Grown Alabama,” stated Stephanie and Arapahoe, mostly women, elderly and a house on fire’ as coronavirus surges call to police, to the cuffing, detention and children, were slaughtered on Nov. 29, civil rights activist dies aged 66 A. Bryan, PCI tribal chair and CEO. “We questioning of Max and his granddaughter 1864, when volunteers from the 1st and 3rd are always looking for ways to support in South Dakota Alabama’s economy and this important about how they came to be at the bank, Colorado Cavalry regiments ambushed them RAPID CITY, S.D. — Debra White this was a clear case of racial profiling at sun-up. The soldier statue that had been initiative will educate Alabamians about Tensions are rising between Native Plume, a prominent Native American products that are grown and bred in our own and systemic racism,” Marilyn Slett, chief at the Capitol — it now temporarily lives at activist who faced down police bullets, American tribes in South Dakota and the councillor of the Heiltsuk Nation, said in a History Colorado — has been intertwined backyards.” state’s governor over the handling of the uranium mining companies and oil pipeline The program’s mission is to enhance statement. with the massacre as it was designed by projects in trying to protect the traditional coronavirus outbreak. “Max and his granddaughter deserve Capt. Jack Howland, a member of the 1st marketing opportunities for the state’s South Dakota has one of the highest Oglala Lakota way of life, died Nov. 10 in farmers by connecting retailers and justice for the pain this incident caused, and Cavalry. Rapid City, South Dakota. She was 66. rates of positivity and deaths per capita in the BMO and the VPD must take steps to ensure The 700 Cheyenne and Arapaho had consumers to Alabama-grown foods and U.S. Earlier this month, the state of nearly The cause was cancer, which was found other agricultural products. Sweet Grown this never happens again.” been promised a peaceful existence by the in her lungs and abdomen, according to her 885,000 residents reported a record high of government. After the attack, Army soldiers Alabama earlier this year unveiled a more than 2,000 new cases in a single day. husband, Alex White Plume. searchable database which members of the - The Guardian burned the camp and took trophies from the In 1973, Debra White Plume was South Dakota has reported 71,170 cases and bodies, which they displayed in a parade public can use to search for locally grown 849 deaths over the course of the pandemic. among the first people to join the American products in their area. through Denver, where they were initially Indian Movement’s occupation of Wounded Despite the severity of the outbreak, hailed as conquerors. According to a release, PCI’s financial South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) has Bay Mills Indian Community, Knee, on the Pine Ridge Reservation in support will help Sweet Grown Alabama Michigan settle suit involving gaming The massacre was a toxin to relationships southwest South Dakota, over demands that remained steadfast in her decision not and a catalyst for wars between the U.S. connect Alabama farmers and families. Funds to impose statewide mask mandates, the U.S. government respect its treaties with will be utilized to encourage purchasing of VANDERBILT, Mich. — A decade- Army and Native Americans for years. Indigenous tribes from the 19th and early lockdowns and the restrictions of businesses Pratt’s great-grandparents escaped the locally grown products through traditional and other venues. long legal battle over a now-shuttered casino 20th centuries. and digital marketing. in Vanderbilt is coming to an end. massacre in their bare feet, running through The police surrounded the town — the “Unfortunately, the spread of late-November snow and ice. He told the “This financial support from the #COVID-19 is rising in nearly every state, The Bay Mills Indian Community said site of an 1890 massacre by US cavalry Poarch Creek Indians will have a positive on Nov. 19 it has reached an agreement with committee that as a child he was told to keep troops — and a 71-day standoff ensued. regardless of if they have mask mandates in his shoes by the bed in case the family should ripple effect on Alabama’s economy,” place. Here in South Dakota, we’re focusing the state of Michigan to resolve a court battle Both sides traded fire almost nightly, leaving said Ellie Watson, Sweet Grown Alabama over tribal gaming on land in Vanderbilt. The have to flee in the middle of the night. two Native Americans dead and one federal on solutions that DO good, not on responses “In case something like that happened director. “The Tribe has a strong reputation that FEEL good,” Noem said last week. Bay Mills community and the state had sued agent paralysed by a gunshot. of community support and economic each other to determine whether the tribe again, at least we wouldn’t be barefoot,” he White Plume came to see that the Noem’s approach is at odds with the said. development, and we are incredibly grateful Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. could engage in gaming on the land. biggest challenge facing Native Americans for their sponsorship of Sweet Grown Under the agreement, both the tribe A Renaissance Man and Vietnam was in protecting their water supply. She Earlier in the pandemic when South veteran, Pratt has a multi-layered career Alabama at the highest level.” Dakota had very few cases, the tribe and the state will dismiss their lawsuits. The and others feared that uranium mining, just The tribe also has deep roots in tribe also agreed it won’t attempt to operate that includes half-a-century with the outside the reservation, could contaminate implemented checkpoints on roads going Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. agriculture. In fact, PCI’s Perdido River through the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian a gaming facility on the land for at least five water with radioactivity and chemicals Farms is one of the largest cattle operations years. The agreement to dismiss the cases There, he created witness description like arsenic, used in the extraction process. Reservation as part of a contact tracing drawings in over 5000 cases, such as high in the Yellowhammer State. In addition program as well as to limit nonessential ends the litigation, but doesn’t include any And they saw two major oil pipelines in the to operating this commercial cattle herd, other terms regarding whether the land is profile investigations as the Oklahoma City works — the Keystone XL and the Dakota drivers coming onto the land. Bombing, Ted Bundy, “BTK killer” Dennis Perdido River Farms supports youth Tribal officials also put a mask mandate eligible for gaming. Access — as threatening not only ancestral agricultural programming through 4-H and The lawsuits between the tribe and the Rader and the “I-5 killer” Randall Brent burial sites but also aquifers. in place over the summer and rolled out Woodfield. sells Sweet Grown Alabama beef direct testing events. state began in 2010. The dispute reached from the farm in Atmore. the U.S. Supreme Court where the Bay He also developed a process called - The Independent Following the record number of new Mills community won a ruling affirming soft tissue reconstruction and has drawn infections this month, a 10-day lockdown of - Yellowhammer News (Alabama) Eagle Butte, where the tribe’s headquarters that Indian tribes have sovereign immunity hundreds of sketches that demonstrate a 244-year-old remains to be moved missing child’s progression to adulthood. are located, went into effect on Monday. from lawsuits. The case was sent back to the from museum to Indian U.S. District Court for the Western District The Civil War soldier which fell this ‘A new era for California tribes’; Tribal members, however, worry the of Michigan, where the parties remained in a past June had stood on the west side of the burial ground Agreement breathes new life into lack of response by state officials to tackle dispute until this settlement. Capitol since 1909. In 1999, lawmakers Klamath River Dam removal the outbreak is undermining their attempts The tribe acquired the land in Vanderbilt worked to correct the whitewashing of NATICK, Mass. — The remains of a to curb the spread of the virus. under the Michigan Indian Land Claims history by the statue and affixed a marker that Native American who joined the fight for Berkshire Hathaway’s PacifiCorp has “It’s like we’re trapped in a house on Settlement Act, which allows the tribe to noted, “By designating Sand Creek a battle, America’s independence more than 200 signed onto a new agreement with Oregon, fire, and we’re doing our best to put it out,” use certain trust funds to acquire additional the monument’s designers mischaracterized years ago will finally be put to rest after California, the Yurok and Karuk tribes Remi Bald Eagle, a Cheyenne River Sioux tribal lands. The tribal community said its the actual events.” spending 164 years in a Boston museum. paving the way forward toward Klamath Tribe spokesperson, told NBC News. goal in developing a gaming facility on In 2014, then-Gov. John Hickenlooper Alexander Quapish, who records show River dam removal in 2023. “We see the firetrucks coming in the the Vanderbilt parcel was to provide new formally apologized for the Sand Creek joined the Continental Army which fought The memorandum of agreement form of a vaccine, and we’re wondering if economic opportunities for the tribe and Massacre. against the military forces of King George advances the “most ambitious salmon it will get here in time before the fire burns partner communities. As a law enforcement officer, Pratt did III during the American Revolution, will be restoration effort in history,” establishing us to death.” With the Bay Mills Indian Community not agree with the destruction of property he buried in consecrated ground in Natick. the Klamath River Renewal Corporation The Cheyenne River Sioux Indian set to become one of the first tribes in saw during the summer of protests. Quapish’s remains had been stored in as the entity in charge of removing four Reservation has reported more than 1,000 the U.S. to engage in statewide internet “I think there’s ways to protest. It’s just the Warren Anatomical Museum at Harvard obsolete dams, California Department cases along with 13 deaths since the gaming, the tribe decided that continuing the gotten plumb out of hand, he said. “I have a University. He will finally rest at the Natick of Fish and Wildlife Director Charlton pandemic began. While Native Americans in litigation would not be an effective use of its hard time understanding that. Based on the Praying Indian Burial Ground at 29 ½ Pond Bonham announced during an online event South Dakota make up only 9 percent of the resources. way I was raised and being respectful.” Street. A date hasn’t been set. that included governors Gavin Newsom and state’s population, they make up 14 percent The tribe said ending the litigation will He was commissioned to sculpt the “I am honored and humbly accept the Kate Brown as well as Yurok and Karuk of all cases and 15 percent of all deaths, help improve cooperation on economic “Warriors’ Circle of Honor” for the American grace of officiating the internment of our tribal officials Nov. 17. according to Johns Hopkins University data. development between Michigan tribes. Indian Veterans Memorial and was present Praying Indian ancestor and am proud to The agreement retains the liability “Some of those who died were our “The dismissal also preserves the tribe’s at the dedication this past Veterans’ Day. bring my people home to rest in our Sacred protections for PacifiCorp’s customers elders,” Bald Eagle told NBC News. ability to restore and enhance our tribal Burial Ground,” Chief Caring Hands of the that were established in 2016’s Klamath “They’re some of our magnificent treasures. homelands to better serve its people,” reads - Colorado Public Radio Natick Praying Indians said in an email. Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement, When they die, they take with them some a statement from the tribe. “I look forward to working with the Town Bonham said, and advances the planning and of our language and our culture and our The Bay Mills Indian Community Cherokee, Choctaw tribes tell of Natick and the Peabody Museum. This permitting work needed to finish the project. heritage, and we won’t get that back.” opened a casino in Vanderbilt on Nov. is an opportunity to heal the past with the In January, the five parties in the Congress recognizing Lumbee tribe present.” - The Hill 3, 2010. It bought the land with interest would be ‘devastating’ settlement agreement will submit another earnings from a settlement with the federal The Warren museum, along with another application to FERC removing PacifiCorp government over allegations that it had been Harvard museum - The Peabody Museum of from the project’s license and adding LUMBERTON, N.C. — As one of Archaeology and Ethnology – investigated 12A • The Seminole Tribune • November 30, 2020

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BY BEVERLY BIDNEY staff Staff Reporter Cara Osceola Cara Osceola, a senior at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma, is studying Homecoming, sports, clubs, student sports and exercise science. She isn’t sure honor activities and even dorm life look different what she will do after graduation, but is across college campuses this year; the considering coaching basketball or softball pandemic made sure of that. in a middle or high school, learning physical veterans Depending on the college or university, therapy or pursuing a master’s degree in classes are held online, in person or a hybrid athletic training. She’s in the midst of online of the two. Seminole students across the learning from home. BY BEVERLY BIDNEY country are figuring out how to make the “You have to do everything from home Staff Reporter most of it. and find the motivation yourself,” said There are some real challenges and Osceola, who is from Oklahoma. “I keep some distinct advantages to attending school telling myself I’m almost at the finish line.” in this environment. Here are some reports While attending college from home, BRIGHTON — Although Pemayetv about their “Zoom University” experiences. Osceola is home-schooling her 8-year-old Emahakv Charter School students, teachers son and has a 9-month-old daughter as well. and administrators are learning and teaching Kaleb Thomas “I have my hands full,” she said. “But remotely, the school celebrated Veterans Day Kaleb Thomas, a freshman at Clarks getting to stay home, I don’t have to rush together with a video presentation Nov. 11. Summit University in Pennsylvania, is living around and get ready for school, take my Narrated by Principal Tracy Downing on campus and attends classes in person. kids to their school and day care. Most of the and produced by media specialist Amber He is the only student interviewed for this work is done on my own time; I like that I Summeralls, the video included photos of story who is having a traditional college can squeeze it in here and there.” veterans in the families of students and staff experience. members. Clarks Summit is a small school with Kaylene Osceola Downing read the following text: about 500 students. All classes are held in Facebook Kaylene Osceola is studying “Today is Veterans’ Day. Our morning person with students seated about six feet Kaleb Thomas photography at the Academy of Art announcements are dedicated to honoring apart. They must wear masks and practice University online. She attended Miami and paying tribute to our veterans of the social distancing in class and around campus. International University of Art and Design armed forces. “They have done an amazing job with before transferring to the online program. More than 70 years ago, Franklin Delano preventing Covid-19 from coming onto campus. Jumper’s in-person classes are held the field and have been for about 40 years,” The biggest challenge for her is staying Roosevelt, one of America’s presidents, said the campus,” said Thomas, who is from in the afternoons, when the campus is mostly Fuentes said. “It’s interesting when they diligent with her studies. that he looked forward to a world founded on Brighton. “Everyone is cooperating. We closed. Since social work is deemed an show us how they used to do things.” “…you have to make sure you do four essential human freedoms: The freedom have to wipe down the desks and chairs essential service, she goes to class and to her When he completes the program in 2021, the work within the week and meet the of speech, the freedom to worship god in and sanitize everything before we leave a internship at the Community Cooperative Fuentes plans to take the Environmental deadlines,” Osceola said. our own way, the freedom from want and classroom and the next class comes in. We Soup Kitchen in Fort Myers. She works in Protection Agency (EPA) certification Students are given assignments and need, and finally to be free from fear. These take every precaution possible and haven’t the food pantry and helps homeless people in testing. have one week to complete them, after which freedoms should be universal, but there had any problems. We are all doing great. many ways, including with paperwork. students and the professors participate in are places in the world where they are just It’s an amazing blessing we’ve received.” Deandre Osceola online discussions and critiques about each dreams. Being away from his family is an Deandre Osceola is studying for student’s work. Osceola likes the interactions We are fortunate to live in America, the adjustment, but Thomas is dealing with it her associates degree at Oklahoma City and said she gets the support she needs from land of the free. Our soldiers of yesterday well. He is studying pastoral ministries and Community College. She’s a sophomore and teachers and classmates. and today have and continue to secure these wants to be a pastor at a non-denominational plans to study fashion design in Tulsa after However, she misses being in a freedoms President Roosevelt talked about church after he graduates. she graduates. Online classes have been a classroom with students, going on photo so long ago. Each year on Veterans’ Day, we challenge for Osceola. assignments together with the teacher and pay homage to our members of the armed Jessi Harmon “It’s easier for me to learn in a classroom talking to other photographers about their forces. We thank them for their service to our Jessi Harmon attends Northern Arizona setting, to be able to ask questions,” said work. But there are some positive aspects of country. University in Flagstaff, Arizona, where she Osceola, who is from Oklahoma. “Now online classes. They sacrificed and are sacrificing today is a sophomore. She is in the Army Reserve online, you have to catch your professor “I have more flexibility and freedom,” so that we may enjoy the blessing of liberty. Officer Training Corps and is studying during office hours and they don’t always get said Osceola, who is from the Miccosukee We pay tribute to them by remembering them biomedical sciences with an emphasis in back to you right away.” reservation. “I don’t have to wake up early and their accomplishments. We honor our pre-med and a minor in military leadership None of her classes are live, so she can and go through Miami traffic to get to school. veterans by cherishing the freedoms they and strategy. She will be commissioning into take them any time. She interacts with her I can do it when I want to.” paid such a price to defend. the U.S. Army after graduation in 2022 and professors through email. Her goal is to travel to reservations They keep the torch of liberty burning plans to attend medical school while there. Osceola’s 4-year-old son Bennett is around the country, capture their cultures in in the oldest democracy of Earth. Each Harmon’s university experience doing online pre-kindergarten, so she has to photographs and publish them in books. and every one of them are heroes and gave is a hybrid. She lives on campus and find time at home to help him and get her “I want to educate people about Native to every child thereafter a precious and attends classes online. Since there is no own work done. Her sister-in-law helps with Americans,” Osceola said. “I want to give us irreplaceable gift. Our nation shall remain standardization of teaching methods in her son or he plays with toys when Osceola a voice, preserve our cultures and help other eternally grateful. virtual classes, she said it is difficult to adjust is studying. In spite of the challenges, there tribes to do it.” Many of us have family members and to different teaching styles online. Some are some advantages to taking classes from friends who are serving today or who have teachers record lectures for students to view home. Colton Vazquez served in the past. Today we come together any time and answer questions via Zoom “I like that I’m able to work ahead on Colton Vazquez is a freshman at Florida to show respect for our veterans and to thank during class time. my classes and don’t have to wait for it to be Technical College in Kissimmee, where he them. Let’s honor them during this tribute “It’s always difficult to ask questions, FGCU Athletics assigned,” she said. “I can get my work done studies culinary arts and hospitality. He’s video.” whenever I can. When I was on campus, even with the live Zoom classes,” said Ahnie Jumper been drinking a lot of coffee to help him with Prior to Veterans Day, students were Harmon, who is from Flagstaff. “It’s a lot it felt like I was always at school or in the the challenges of online school. asked to send photos of family members harder in general to communicate with the library researching mostly every day of the “Focusing and staying on top of the ball who served in the military and to write a note professor during class. It feels so much more week. It’s nice being able to spend time with and communicating with teachers are the about why they are thankful to veterans. Here disconnected.” my son at home. And I save money by not most important things,” said Vazquez, who are some of those notes. Professors have office hours, but putting him in daycare.” lives about 30 minutes from the campus. “Thank you Uncle Timmy for serving Harmon can’t always get in touch with them Alphonso Alvarado According to Osceola, the worst part “There is no hands-on cooking yet, but they in the army even though I never really have then because their schedules may conflict Alphonso Alvarado, a sophomore at about virtual college is not being able to meet are preparing us for that. I was expecting to spoken to you, I’m still thankful for you with her other classes. That said, she is Florida Southwestern State College in Fort new people and make friends in classes. make friends; we are trying to do our best and how you protected our family. Happy pleased that she hasn’t gotten sick this year. Myers, is studying business. At first, online on live chat, but social interaction isn’t really veteran’s day. Love, Bobbi.” “DUIs have gone down, there has been classes were difficult for him since there was Amy Johns happening. Sooner or later, everyone will be “I am thankful for my Mom’s dad John, a reduction in sexual assaults in dorms and little interaction during the classes and his Amy Johns is a visiting student at the in the kitchen together.” I think he fought in the Vietnam war and I am campus is more closed down so strangers internet service wasn’t reliable. University of Florida law school and a Despite the challenges, Vazquez said also thankful for every veteran. I am thankful can’t come into the dorms,” she said. “I changed my mindset about it and third-year law student at the University of communication with the teachers is really for everyone that sacrificed their life to make Campus culture has changed as well. said either I can interact or I don’t,” he said. Montana. The visiting status allows her good and they are helpful when students ask my life good,” wrote Jesse. Instead of clubs and activities, a lot of “I made the choice to step up and interact to still receive her Juris Doctor from UM, for help. Logan wrote, “I’m thankful for my students are going on hikes, running and in class and ask questions. It made all the where she has a concentration in federal “You just have to ask for help when grandpa. He was a veteran in World War II. walking outdoors. Since the university difference.” Indian law. She will be a graduate of UM’s you need it,” he said. “Once you get your His name is John French and he is 76 years offered the hybrid option, a lot of students FSW offers a flexible arrangement for Alexander Blewett III School of Law, class mindset right, it will all fall into place. Ask old. He was in the Air Force and he got to stayed at home. Dorms aren’t as full as classes, online and/or in person. Alvarado of 2021. questions, that’s the most important part. fly the planes. I also am thankful for them usual, so students have been condensed into alternates between the two options and The agreement between UF and UM And drink coffee.” because they fought for our country and a few dorms. Two dorms are empty and takes more challenging classes in person makes it possible for Johns to complete her sacrificed their lives. He is loved.” another one is used as a quarantine center and electives online. He said the in-person electives and concentrate on Florida law Aaron Tommie “I would like to thank all of our veterans for students who have tested positive for classes are respectful of Covid with everyone courses to prepare her for the Florida bar Aaron Tommie is a graduate student at for their sacrifices for our great country. Covid-19. Common rooms in the dorm are wearing masks and being socially distanced. exam in July. the University of Florida and will graduate Thank you for my freedom, thank you for closed, so socializing is limited. But there are some advantages to virtual Johns, who is working from home with a Masters of Business Administration serving and thank you for your bravery,” “We are closer with students in our dorm schooling. When he started at FSW, Alvarado in Brighton, notes one of the challenges degree in December. This is the first time wrote Braylen halls than we were in the past,” Harmon took the college success course which taught of online school is internet connectivity. he’s taken classes online, which is more of a Melanie wrote, “I am thankful for our said. “That increases the diversity of your him what to expect from college and where Decent broadband isn’t available, so she challenge than being in the classroom. veterans because without them our lives friends group; you are friends by chance, not to get help when it was needed. relies on satellite internet. A lack of personal “I like to be around people and I feel I wouldn’t be the same as right now. If we by choice. A lot of my friends this year are “The online Zoom tutoring sessions are interaction with classmates has also been an learn a lot more in person,” said Tommie, didn’t have any veterans, we would probably friends because we live in the same place very helpful,” he said. “I’m a very socially adjustment. who lives off reservation in Broward County. still have to defend our freedom. I appreciate and going through the same thing. It creates interactive person, but for those who aren’t “Sometimes you develop camaraderie “The interaction and engagement isn’t the our veterans because they sacrificed unlikely bonds.” it gives them a chance to go to school. The with classmates and can commiserate on same and classes are shorter. A lot of the themselves for us to have freedom. I am Not everything on campus is positive, online math and algebra classes are live, so assignments,” said Johns, who also serves classes in person were discussion based. grateful that we have veterans that protect us according to Harmon, who said some you can ask questions.” as an associate justice on the Seminole Online isn’t the same, there isn’t as much from getting harmed. I hope my grandpa is students are cheating. Regardless of how college is presented, Appellate Court. “On Zoom University participation in discussions.” reading this from Heaven and if he is I hope “I hear a lot about people cheating Alvarado gave some advice for high school you only see your classmates when you are The curriculum includes group projects, he sees that I really appreciate him for doing more than people studying,” she said. “The students. logged into class. The ability to lean on each which Tommie and the other students all of his work.” level of academic honesty is going down. “Don’t be scared to attempt college,” he other’s shoulders isn’t there anymore.” adjusted to easily through Zoom, Slack and “The Civil War is an important part You aren’t supposed to use notes or Google said. Back and forth exchanges with WhatsApp. But the students don’t spend of our history. Many great people served during tests, but the university doesn’t have professors and classmates are also limited time physically together, as they did in the as soldiers back then,” wrote Layda. “I am a proctoring system. A few of my friends at Pedro Fuentes online. Some professors are less adept at past. Instead they meet a couple of times a thankful for my great-grandpa, who was in other universities around the country see the Pedro Fuentes is studying heating, technology than others, technical glitches week online, communicate daily and provide the Army at some point. He is on my dad’s same thing happening. It puts the validity of ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) at are not uncommon and PowerPoint each other updates on the group project. side of the family. My grandpa talks about a degree into question. I could not imagine the Lincoln Technical Institute in Marietta, screen sharing doesn’t always work well. However, Tommie enjoys the him sometimes. He doesn’t remember what doing that, cheating.” Georgia. Although he started school in July Regardless, Johns is confident that when she convenience of online classes. he served as. I hope all the veterans are doing 2020, he has been working in the field for graduates she will hit the ground running. “I don’t have to get up and drive to well. I know many people got hurt during the Ahnie Jumper two years. Johns said the best part of online class,” he said. “Communicating with war. Thank you for protecting our country,” Ahnie Jumper is a senior studying social “I found myself really wanting to learning is the lack of a commute. She just professors through email and telephone calls wrote Layda. work at Florida Gulf Coast University in know how the refrigerant cycle works,” has to walk to her computer. However, has improved because there are no in-person Fort Myers. Her social work classes are held said Fuentes, who is from the Hollywood discipline is the real key to online learning. interactions. They are more available outside in person, but other classes are online. Reservation. “I know a lot of the hands-on of “Treat it like a job,” Johns said. “Get of office hours. If I email a question, they “There isn’t much of a difference HVAC, but I didn’t know the science behind ready for the day, get dressed, have your respond quickly and more in-depth.” between them for me,” said Jumper, who is it.” coffee. Don’t wear pajamas. When you walk from Big Cypress. “I can see how it could be The lab classes are held twice a week into that room that has your computer, it hard for people with attention deficit, but for in person on campus, with a limit of 10 should be like going to work. Take breaks, me it’s fine.” students per class. The rest of his classes are but put your time in. Read, study and stick to Students on campus must wear masks online for about two hours per day. it day after day. It won’t be like this forever. F See COLLEGE on page 2B and check in on an app before entering the “The school’s teachers are currently in Tomorrow is going to be a better day.” 2B • The Seminole Tribune • November 30, 2020 Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School Dedman School of Hospitality students of the month - October 2020 becomes FSU’s newest college undergraduate degree program in recreation, PRESS RELEASE tourism and events. The program was previously housed in the College of Applied Studies at FSU Panama City. TALLAHASSEE — The Florida State With the addition of degrees offered at University Board of Trustees on Nov. 20 the college, Farr said he expects enrollment unanimously approved the renaming of the will tick upward, too. The school’s current Dedman School of Hospitality to become enrollment is about 600 students. FSU’s 18th college. Farr said increasing the number of The board’s decision positions the students is great but not at the expense of Dedman College of Hospitality for growth the quality of education and service Dedman in a number of ways, said Don Farr, Dedman currently offers. professor of hospitality management and “Slow, steady growth is important to dean of the new college. maintain that high level that we are at now,” “I think it gives us a little more he said. independence and a bit more control of our The Dedman School of Hospitality destination as far as our vision is concerned,” was founded in 1947. Since that time, the he said. “We are re-doing our five-year plan school’s slate of academic offerings has because –through hard work – we’ve been grown to include two undergraduate degrees, fortunate to achieve many goals ahead of two minors and a master’s program. Hands- schedule. But there are things, such as a new on experience is a large feature of Dedman Ph.D. program, that hopefully we’ll add in programs and students have internship and the future.” study abroad opportunities around the world Farr credited Sally McRorie, provost including Ireland, Switzerland, Australia, and executive vice president for Academic and Italy. Affairs, for helping to shepherd Dedman In recent years, the school has leapt from being part of the College of Business to up the rankings for the Shanghai Ranking becoming its own school and now a college. Consultancy, the preeminent university McRorie said the change acknowledges hospitality rankings. the success and commitment of Dedman’s In the most recent rankings, Dedman faculty and students. was No. 7 nationally and No. 15 in the world. “The Dedman College of Hospitality While the global pandemic has hit the has a long history and great recent expansion hospitality and tourism industry especially of working with hospitality industry leaders hard, Farr said he is optimistic for the future and preparing our graduates for outstanding of the newly minted college as well as the careers,” McRorie said. “This latest industry it educates its students to lead. milestone brings the college into the same “In my opinion, it’s the best time in the highly competitive market as its peers, both world to become a hospitality student,” he those we already outperform and those that said. “Hospitality and tourism will drive the remain aspirational. This recognition will economic recovery that we have ahead of give the college a clear advantage as it looks us, certainly here in Florida, and around the toward new opportunities in the state of world.” Florida, nationally and around the world.” The announcement comes on the heels Farr said that becoming a college will of a $1 million donation to the school in engage Dedman alumni which could also October by Deen Day Sanders to establish have a financial benefit. and support a slate of academic initiatives at “Our alumni are very excited,” he said. the school. “We expect — and we hope — giving will For more information go to dedman.fsu. go up.” edu. This spring, the college will add a new

Advancing a ‘strong healing heritage’ in nursing education AIAN embarks on

BY LINDSEY HENDRIX others through nursing. forcibly displaced from our native lands collaborative college Texas A&M Health Which of your accomplishments are in the 1960s with the Toledo Bend Dam’s you most proud of, and why? construction on the Sabine River at the Texas- data project Perhaps the accomplishment I am most Louisiana border. Our people lost everything Since 1990, November has been PRESS RELEASE recognized as National Native American proud of is my current doctoral research, they had known for generations: homes, Heritage Month (under variations of the which investigates methods of increasing hunting grounds, religious ceremonial sites, Native American students’ success in and even our cemeteries. We came back DENVER — Only 14.5% of American name), a dedicated time to celebrate the Indian and Alaska Natives (AIAN) age rich heritage and significant contributions nursing programs. As a Native American, stronger than before, rebuilding everything I witnessed first-hand the lack of resources that was lost through this tragedy, and we 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or of Native people on the culture, history and higher—less than half of the rate of the achievements of the United States. For R. and support available to minority students are now one of the largest Native American seeking nursing degrees. Native American Tribes in Louisiana. overall population, at 31.5%, according Cody Bruce, MSN, Ed, RN, CNE, clinical to the U.S. Census Bureau. The American assistant professor at the Texas A&M students may have difficulty envisioning Why is it important to celebrate the themselves positively in an academic setting contributions of Native Americans to the Indian College Fund is embarking upon University College of Nursing, his Native a $1 million, five-year research project, American heritage has guided him to a due to the historical trauma of assimilation history, culture and achievements of the programs and racism, which continue to United States? titled “American Indian and Alaska Native career in healing, educating, researching and College Students: Building Collaborative mentoring. influence Native American youth’s social Celebrating the contributions of Native problems. One solution is to pair Native Americans is of the utmost importance. Data Capacity for Assessing College Access, What inspired you to work in your Persistence, and Graduation Success,” chosen profession? American learners with Native American Without growing up learning about my mentors, who have successfully navigated ancestors’ sacrifices and achievements, I funded by The Spencer Foundation. The As a nurse educator, I credit my chosen project, in collaboration with three other career to my family of teachers and healers. college challenges. But this is only one may not have chosen the field of nursing solution. Native Americans and other ethnic education. Only through education can we national Native American scholarship- I inherited a strong healing heritage from providing organizations, will create data my Choctaw-Apache ancestors, who nursed groups will continue to be disadvantaged address cultural and social issues such as Texas A&M Health Science Center until academic institutions adopt a truly social exclusion, racism, stereotyping, and capacity across organizations. locals with poultices and teas. They were the R. Bruce Cody is a Texas A&M University clinical The research project will explore ways Nightingales of their day. When someone holistic admission method and retention prejudice, which continue to be experienced assistant professor in the College of Nursing. activities are funded. by Native Americans. to increase AIAN students’ access to and fell ill, a family member would send for graduation from college as well as ways my ancestors. They would brew a tea out of How do you feel your Native American What does Diversity & Inclusion in heritage has contributed to your success? health care mean to you? growing; ten years ago, we would not have students interact with institutions once they the roots and serve it with a smile. We do considered sexual identity with respect to are in college. not know if it was the root that would cure I am a proud member of the Choctaw- Diversity and inclusion in health Apache Tribe of Ebarb, Louisiana. I grew care means we acknowledge, respect, and diversity. We have to make a conscious effort The organizations will build a shared them or the taste, but they got well. Many to educate ourselves and others about these database, which will combine the number of my ancestors were leaders and educators up with a strong connection to our tribe’s celebrate every individual’s differences, rich cultural heritage and history. One of the no matter their race, creed, color, cultural differences to set the example of diversity of students served across organizations to and even built the first tribal school for our and inclusion for others to follow. provide a larger, more robust sample when people. Growing up hearing these stories of qualities that I inherited from my ancestors identity, sexual orientation, sexual identity, that I feel daily is resiliency. Our tribe was and religion. Our list of differences is conducting qualitative and quantitative their dedication sparked my desire to heal research.

Marissa Osceola F COLLEGE Marissa Osceola is a pre-med student Connecticut bill calls for teaching of From page 1B at Florida Southwestern State College in Fort Myers. After she earns her associate’s degree, she plans to transfer to a university Native American history in public schools Rochelle Osceola in North Carolina, preferably Duke. Rochelle Osceola, is a junior at This is her first experience taking online Everglades University and is working toward classes and said one of the challenges is being BY BRIAN HALLENBECK Paugussetts of Colchester. beliefs that may or may not be grounded her Bachelor of Science degree in alternative able to make connections with teachers. The Day (New London, Conn.) The fifth state-recognized tribe, the in fact. ... I think the story of resilience, medicine. As a two-time cancer survivor, she “I’m very much a learner by explaining Schaghticokes, occupies a reservation in and nation rebuilding is important for our is glad to be here. or having conversations about the topic,” Connecticut state Sen. Cathy Osten, a Kent. students to understand not just the historic Osceola and her two children, one in said Osceola, who is from Naples. “You The Mashantuckets and the Mohegans context in which we lived, but our continued kindergarten and the other an 11th-grader, Sprague Democrat, is renewing her push to don’t get to speak in class or to other students mandate the teaching of Native American also have gained federal recognition, which survival as tribal nations.” live on the Hollywood Reservation. She was online, but you can have student to teacher enabled them to develop casinos on their Miguel Cardona, commissioner of the originally at the school’s campus but switched history in the Connecticut’s public schools. interactions.” Osten announced Nov. 19 that reservations. state Department of Education, had some to online right before the pandemic hit. “It’s As a mother of two, Osceola appreciates “We are ecstatic and in full support,” doubts about the bill. easier to accommodate our schedules,” representatives of Connecticut’s five state- the flexibility of being able to control her recognized Indian tribes will join her Nov. 23 Rodney Butler, the Mashantucket chairman, “We believe that learning about Native Osceola said. “I can log in anytime. Being schedule. Since everything is assigned said of Osten’s bill. “Cathy has shown Americans is crucial to understanding their organized is the best way to do online school. outside the Capitol in Hartford to announce on a weekly basis, she can complete the the resubmission of a bill seeking to add time and time again how government-to- lives and culture, however we are concerned Student life doesn’t seem to exist, instead it coursework on her own schedule within the government collaboration works for the regarding the added burden placed on the all revolves around family life. I’m not in Native American studies to social studies week. Students have a 24-hour window in curriculums. benefit of all. She worked directly with all Department, as well as the unfunded mandate touch with friends from school.” which to take the exams. five of the historical tribes of Connecticut being placed on districts,” he testified. Some of the challenges of online The General Assembly’s Education Although there isn’t much of a student Committee held a public hearing on the in drafting this legislation and we look “Districts are just now moving to a less learning are making time to read the books life, Osceola attends seminars and lectures for forward to supporting her at the Capitol next prescriptive system to allow students more and not having the professor there in person measure in March, just days before the extra credit. One lecture was by a professor 2020 legislative session recessed — for week to celebrate this milestone and Native flexibility with the classes they are taking, to help her through things. from Harvard University who spoke about American Heritage Month.” and continuing to add new courses year after “The professors have time for online good, it turned out — due to the coronavirus how Covid and evolution are related. pandemic. The legislature is scheduled to Katherine Sebastian Dring, the Eastern year is against the spirit of that transition.” students on the telephone or email,” Osceola “You can study Covid through evolution Pequot chairwoman, also lauded Osten’s Ray Rossomando of the Connecticut said. “They are really good at it. You have reconvene Jan. 6. and see how closely or not this strain of the Senate Bill 314, which Sen. Eric efforts. Education Association, which represents more work online than in the classroom and virus is compared to other virus strands,” “The Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation is an active and retired teachers across the state, every day you have to participate in discussion Berthel, a Watertown Republican, and Osceola said. “You can track its progression Rep. Robin Comey, a Branford Democrat, essential part of U.S. history,” she said in a also expressed concerns about expanding groups so they can take attendance.” to this point and study the virus the same way statement. “As a First Nations People with curriculum requirements. After graduation, Osceola would like joined Osten in sponsoring, called for you study anything else in evolution. This is local and regional school boards to include a reservation established by the colonial “Increasing the number of topics to work in the Tribe’s integrated health something we wouldn’t get without Zoom; government in 1683 and continuously legislatively each year is not a sustainable department or become a cancer advocate. Native American studies in their districts’ more people are available now to do more of social studies curriculums. It would have occupied and controlled by the tribe since practice and represents a significant shift “I feel like a lot of people aren’t aware these Zoom talks.” that time, it is extremely important that of curricular decisions from teachers, of alternative medicine, but you can integrate authorized the use of materials made But overall, Osceola said virtual school available by the State Board of Education the educational system include our tribal administrators and locally elected boards of it together and use fewer pharmaceutical is an isolating experience. history.” education to the legislature,” he said. drugs. It’s about using herbs, yoga, as well as other “appropriate” materials, “I could be at any school, not just FSW,” provided the curriculum focuses on “the In March, Lynn Malerba, chief of the In 2019, Gov. Ned Lamont signed into meditation and diet. Alternative medicine is she said. “When I’m with classmates, I get a Mohegan Tribe and a former chairwoman law a bill requiring that African American more preventative than anything.” Northeast Woodland Native American Tribes sense of community. Not being able to bond of Connecticut.” of the tribal council, submitted testimony in and Black studies and Puerto Rican and over our struggles with online learning is a Osten said the bill has the backing of the support of the bill, as did Michael Thomas, a Latino studies be included in public school hard thing to get used to. Online learning is state-recognized tribes, four of which have former Mashantucket chairman. curriculums, starting with the 2021-22 an adjustment for me and for the teachers as reservations in southeastern Connecticut: ”As you are well aware,” Malerba school year. well.” the Eastern Pequots of North Stonington, wrote, “the narrative about our American the Mashantucket Pequots of Ledyard, the Indians and Alaska Natives, the first peoples Mohegans of Montville and the Golden Hill of this land, varies widely from positive to negative, employing many stereotypes and 3B • The Seminole Tribune • November 30, 2020 Native ‘Winter Counts’ delves into American blurred justice on reservations TV drama – ‘Sovereign’ – BY DAMON SCOTT Reservation in South Dakota, says at the subjects affecting Native Americans, Staff Reporter novel’s outset. including addiction, substandard care by to air on NBC It sets the stage for one of the book’s the Indian Health Service and the need for main thrusts: Weiden’s examination of the a return to Indigenous food and cuisine for BY DAMON SCOTT Denver-based author David Heska Major Crimes Act – a law passed by the health and sustainability. Staff Reporter Wanbli Weiden’s debut novel “Winter U.S. Congress in 1885 – as part of a final But the issue of crime and justice stands Counts” is a crime fiction that’s part mystery, section of the Indian Appropriations Act that out. suspense and thriller. year. The law places certain crimes under Audiences will soon be able to watch a It takes a sobering look at the convoluted federal jurisdiction if committed by a Native Chief Spotted Tail Native American family drama on network justice that often comes when crimes American in Native territory. television for the first time ever. are committed on reservations by Native But its effect has often been an uneven Weiden recently published a children’s “Sovereign” is a project headed up Americans. How the federal government one for Native American communities. book that has a connection to Winter Counts by award winning Black filmmaker Ava gets involved, or doesn’t, can have jarring The rollicking novel is something of a – “Spotted Tail.” Duvernay. She’s partnered on the project consequences. case study of justice denied by the American “I wrote it because I wanted Lakota kids with NBC. “The tribal police couldn’t do anything. legal system, or in some cases by a tribal from my particular band to have a book of The series will run a pilot episode – a The feds prosecuted all felony crimes on the council. one of their own,” Weiden said. testing ground to gauge whether it will rez, and they didn’t mess with any crime In Winter Counts, Wounded Horse is The book features the former leader of continue on with more episodes. Sovereign short of murder,” Virgil Wounded Horse, the hired to fill in the gaps when that happens. the Lakotas by the same name. The Major chronicles the “lives, loves and loyalties of book’s local enforcer on the Rosebud Indian But the book also examines other Crimes Act came about in the wake of his murder. an Indigenous family struggling to control In 1881, a Lakota on the Rosebud the future of their tribe against outside forces Indian Reservation killed Chief Spotted Tail. and themselves.” The Americans arrested the offender, but the It’s not yet known when the pilot will Aslan Chalom air. Lakota people got involved and wanted him Author David Heska Wanbli Weiden to face restitution for his crime. Duvernay is one of the most sought out “But the Americans didn’t like that directors in Hollywood. She’s known for her because of European justice. They were work as the director of the motion picture outraged because they loved Spotted Tail Weiden would like to see the law “Selma,” and “A Wrinkle in Time.” and thought it was outrageous that the terminated and Native nations given In 2017, she was nominated for the Natives wouldn’t punish him more severely,” precedence over their own affairs. Academy Award for best documentary Weiden said. He said the Tribal Law and Order Act that feature for her film “13th.” The following The killer was sentenced to death, but was passed during the Obama administration year she got critical acclaim for her work the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a was a good step forward, although it hasn’t on the Netflix drama “When They See Us,” lawsuit brought by the Lakotas arguing that completely solved the problem. based on the 1989 Central Park jogger case. they were a sovereign nation. The 2010 law expands the punitive Duvernay posted on her Instagram page In response to the court’s decision, the abilities of tribal courts operating in Indian about Sovereign after the project was first U.S. Congress passed the law taking away Country and allows them to increase jail announced in late October. the authority to prosecute felony crimes on sentences handed down in criminal cases. “We all deserve to see ourselves on a reservation. television. Period. Proud to work with Bird Felony cases would be referred by the ‘Under prosecution, Runningwater, Sydney Freeland and Shaz Federal Bureau of Investigation to the U.S. over incarceration’ Bennett on the first Native American family Attorney’s office. However, Weiden said, the drama developed for broadcast television,” feds ended up refusing to prosecute 30% to The Major Crimes Act has also had an her post read. “SOVEREIGN is built to 40% of felony crimes that didn’t rise to the effect on how long someone is incarcerated. give you epic tales of power, politics, level of murder. As it stands today, because Natives that perseverance and passion a la Dynasty, The lack of prosecution meant offenders commit a felony crime have to be prosecuted Dallas and Empire — but with an epic that, for example, hurt women and children in the federal correctional system instead Native cast and creators.” were often set free. It’s a situation that of the state system – sentences are more happens today. punitive. F See TV on page 4B “The Major Crimes Act is a disaster,” “Maybe a person gets an aggravated Weiden said. “It contributes to crimes assault charge from a bar fight – somebody committed on the reservation – and to makes a bad choice and goes after someone missing and murdered Indigenous women with a beer bottle,” Weiden said. “In most across the country.” state courts, you’d get six months at most. Weiden hopes Winter Counts will But the federal system is more rigid. Under bring more attention to the little known the guidelines you could get five years and and understood law that’s harming Native there is no parole. We have an issue of under American lives. prosecution and over incarceration.” “When an offender is set free, sometimes Weiden hopes the book with spark a the families will go hire their own vigilante. dialogue among tribal leaders and decision- Beat them up for a price. [The book] is based makers in Washington, D.C. upon real life. It’s a really terrible situation “I’m hoping that my little voice will on reservations,” he said. “I study the spur a discussion. Hopefully this can be a statistics; they are continuing to let a high nonpartisan issue,” he said. percentage of offenders go free.” Meanwhile, Weiden is already working Winter Counts is very personal for on a sequel to Winter Counts. It will likely Weiden, too. be released in 2022. There is also movement “My aunt and cousin were murdered on a film adaptation of the novel. on the Rosebud Reservation when I was a For more, go to davidweiden.com. very small child,” he said. “Because of this terrible incident, I’ve always had an interest Ecco Press in criminal justice, especially on Native Facebook “Winter Counts” is David Heska Wanbli Weiden’s debut novel. lands.” Ava Duvernay is the force behind the NBC show “Sovereign.”

Opportunities increasing for Indigenous actors, but still a ways to go

Haynes considered it a turning point for BY ARI RIOSECO indigenous communities. Special to The Tribune “It was one of the first portrayals of a Native woman carrying a film and being remarkable,” Haynes stated. Irene Historically, cinema has not provided Bedard went on to receive a Golden Globe Indigenous communities with the Nomination for her role in the film. opportunity to represent themselves in For the first time, stereotypes and the modern world. From Western films to misrepresentations are being consistently animated shorts, Native American actors quelled and replaced with accurate portrayals have been mostly limited to stereotypical, of Native people, played by Native actors. inauthentic, and culturally-insensitive roles. Native representation in the film industry is Yet, with every year that passes, Native experiencing a positive change. talent is further appreciated; films now have “I think we’re really at a great spot,” Native directors, television series now have Queypo said. “It’s not this pendulum that has casting directors prioritizing Native actors, swung and…now we’ve got to wait another and there is a demand for authentic Native five years until it becomes a little chic and a content. Cinema is shifting and Indigenous little bit trendy to have Native content.” communities are finally experiencing Native content in cinema is at its most the results of their determination to be authentic today because it is written, directed, recognized. played, and led by Indigenous people. Native actors such as Chief Dan Amber Midthunder, a Native actor George, Tantoo Cardinal, and Will Sampson from New Mexico with a role in the FX have shaken the industry with their powerful series “Legion,” hopes the representation of roles, paving the way for Indigenous Indigenous people will continue to develop. actors. Today’s Native actors continue to She aims to represent the history and culture challenge societal limitations and fight for of her native community, as well as their the right to narrate their own stories. Their everyday life. “We walk around, we go to resolve throughout cinematic history has the grocery store, we’re doctors, we’re this become a source of encouragement for thing, we’re that thing… We’re all sorts of Indigenous people and a foundation for regular things also,” Midthunder stated. accurate representation of Native culture and Courtesy image Society’s understanding and community. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists hosted a livestream panel discussion with Native American actors Nov. 17. appreciation for Native communities is In a virtual panel hosted by Screen slowly shifting as a result of Native actors Actors Guild and the American Federation of playing more leading and contemporary Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) When Indigenous communities are and you…are representing something that is feather” roles. If the only films portraying roles. After 28 years of acting, Guerrero said on Nov. 17, “Fear the Walking Dead” actor accurately represented on-screen, in so much more than you…,” he said. Native communities are period pieces, she recently took on the first role that did not and Blackfeet descendant Kalani Queypo literature, in art, and throughout history, Every Native role on-screen and behind then society’s understanding of Indigenous end in her character’s death. discussed his experience as a child when new perspectives can emerge in non- the scenes is a representation of Native people risks being limited to one perspective. “I believe it’s just the beginning,” Native representation was scarce in cinema. Native populations: the understanding communities and a chance to reclaim their “That’s why I went back to get a Guerrero said. “The majority of the time, they didn’t that Indigenous communities have always stories. Queypo witnessed the increase in screenwriting degree,” Kimberly Guerrero At the conclusion of the SAG-AFTRA look like you,” he shared. “You wanted to belonged here. Indigenous representation on the set of explained. Guerrero, a Native actor from panel, the speakers shared a hope for more see yourself in them and you wanted to see “The one thing that’s worse than being “Trickster.” Oklahoma starring in “The Cherokee Word contemporary roles for Native actors, as well yourself on screen.” misrepresented is to be invisible… There’s “It’s based on a trilogy of books from for Water,” is creating the opportunities as a continued increase in opportunities. The Yet, with the release of every film came nothing more tragic than feeling like you an Indigenous writer. We’ve got primarily Native communities deserve to have goal to amplify Native voices is not one task, the reminder that Native roles were scarce don’t belong in the country that our ancestors Indigenous cast, Indigenous show runner available. but a progression of numerous actions. and Native talent was unappreciated. originally walked upon,” Queypo continued. and director… Every single department “I’m just going to put my time into Soon, a shift occurred and Native roles With this shift in the industry, white- throughout the entire thing…had at least two writing roles for native people,” Guerrero Ari Rioseco is a freelance writer and a appeared more frequently in cinema. washed roles in cinema are becoming less indigenous people,” Queypo said. said. Seminole Tribe employee. “Anytime there would be somebody frequent, and opportunities for Native parts This accomplishment, however, does Guerrero is not the only one who popped up on-screen, it would be super are flourishing. not mean the battle has ended. Opportunities creating greater opportunities for Native exciting… You thought, ‘My goodness, they Today, Native actors take on an for Native roles are still vastly outnumbered. communities; casting director Rene Haynes look like my uncle, they look like my mom, additional responsibility, explained by Without more modern opportunities, Native is known for her active role in casting Native my cousin. They look like me,’” Queypo “Chicago Fire” actor Glenn Stanton. actors are restricted to what Cherokee actor people for Native parts. When discussing said. “Suddenly your career is not your career DeLanna Studi refers to as “leather and Irene Bedard’s role in “Lakota Woman,” 4B • The Seminole Tribune • November 30, 2020 Native American Soldier welcomes chances to tell others about her culture

BY FRANKLIN FISHER or Richmond, people sometimes “assumed” army.mil she was Hispanic, she said. “And I was like, ‘No, I’m actually Native American.’ And then just seeing FORT BENNING, Ga. — Back when the excitement of others, who were like, she was a youngster of 10 or so, Lynette ‘Wow! You’re Native American? You Native Eriacho remembers how on a sunny day in Americans are still alive?’ ‘What tribe are New Mexico people at the Native American you from?’ And I would respond, ‘I’m from parade were thrilled with pride as a float the Navajo Nation tribe.’ And do I have an bearing World War II Navajo Code Talkers Indian name? What am I doing so far away came into view. from home? ‘Do you know any of your Eriacho, now 33 and a staff sergeant tribe’s food?’ Like am I able to cook it or with almost nine years in the Army, sees prepare any type of meal? that moment as one that started her thinking “And every time I go home I talk to my about maybe someday joining the military. mom or dad they would tell me, ‘All right, It wasn’t the only thing that made her think well teach them about our tribe whenever of it. Economic stability was a big one too, you can. Let ‘em know we’re here.’” among considerations. But to someone being So when it comes up she tells others reared in the Navajo culture, the role of the of some of the things Navajo culture Code Talkers was a source of deep pride, holds important, which she said include: Markeith Horace she said, not only to the Navajo but to other resilience, patience, hard work, respect for Staff. Sgt. Lynette Eriacho, a Soldier of Navajo and Apache descent, at Fort Benning on Nov. 17. Eriacho, who was born and raised in New Mexico, recently Native American peoples. others, including elders, honoring earlier completed a two-year assignment here as a drill sergeant training recruits for the Infantry. She says telling others about the Navajo culture, along with Code Talkers were Native American generations of Navajo who demonstrated the Army’s participation in annual observances of Native American Heritage Month each November, helps foster cultural insight across a diverse military. service members who used their tribal courage, endurance and resilience in the face languages to encode messages that left of hardships. enemy codebreakers stumped. Many were “Respect our elders – very definitely Navajo but came from other tribes, too. Code taught,” she said. “They went through, Talkers had first been used in World War I endured a lot. They grew up with very little. and their success led to much wider use in Our goal is to not send them to a nursing World War II. Some served in Europe but home. We want to take care of them. They most served in the Pacific with the Marine took care of us, and our parents. Definitely, Corps and Army. respect is a big one, that we’re very, very “That’s a huge draw for a lot of younger head-on about. adults to enlist in the military,” Eriacho said “Being very dedicated to learning” is of the Code Talkers. also highly valued, she said. Eriacho, who’s of both Navajo and But above all, said Eriacho, she tells Apache descent, enlisted in 2012, became people about a Navajo focus on “Walking in a wheeled vehicle mechanic, and later beauty,” which she sums up as living daily trained to be a drill sergeant. She recently with an attitude of calmness, courtesy, and finished two years as a drill sergeant with good will. Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 58th Infantry “We’re told to ‘Walk in beauty,’” she Regiment, part of the 198th Infantry Brigade said. “That’s just like this quote, saying how here. The brigade trains recruits attending we should go about our lives.” Infantry One-Station Unit Training. She’s Its “main premise,” she said, is that to slated for a new assignment next month, also the extent possible, people behave in a way at Fort Benning, she said. that’s “balanced, disciplined and loving. She was born in Gallup, New Mexico, Everyone we’ve encountered, every job about a two-hour drive west of Albuquerque, we’ve done, that we’ve just left great things and grew up in Pinedale, about a 30-minute behind.” drive east of Gallup. In that region are the Each November is National Native sprawling lands of the Navajo Nation. American Heritage Month, and Eriacho “It spreads out from Arizona, parts of thinks the Army’s participation in it and New Mexico and Utah,” she said. There are similar observances can benefit all its also Zuni and Hopi reservations in the area. members. After high school she lived for a time in “I think it’s a good way to acknowledge Northern California, in places that were not and give recognition,” she said. “It gives a predominantly Native American. learning point for those who are working in “It was very different for me to be a the military. It does give some people time center of attention because where I grew to pause and recognize their peers. It lets us up everyone’s Native American,” she said. reflect and be able to learn more and know “Everyone’s Navajo or Zuni or Apache, that, wow, the Army’s made up of many and it’s like, where I started traveling more, unique cultures.” that’s when people, non-Native American Markeith Horace personnel, were more interested in me and This article is from the U.S. Army and Staff. Sgt. Lynette Eriacho with her 10-year-old daughter Diedra at Fort Benning on Nov. 17. my culture.” appears on army.mil. In those places in California, El Cerrito

F TV First Native American U.S. Poet From page 3B Runningwater is of the Cheyenne Laureate appointed to third term and Mescalero Apache Nations. He is a producer who is known for his work on “Freedom Riders,” “American Experience” BY KEVIN JOHNSON and “Native Shorts” – part the Sundance Senior Editor Institute’s Native American and Indigenous program. The first Native American U.S. Poet Freeland is a transgender Navajo Laureate will serve a third consecutive term. filmmaker from Gallup, New Mexico. The Library of Congress announced She wrote and directed the short film Nov. 19 the appointment of Joy Harjo “Hoverboard” and the film “Drunktown’s (Muscokee (Creek) Nation), who has already Finest,” which caught the eye of critics after served two terms as U.S. Poet Laureate. premiering at the Sundance Film Festival. The appointment makes Harjo the second Her second film, “Deidra and Laney Rob a laureate to receive this extension since terms Train” debuted at Sundance and was released for the position were established in 1943. on Netflix in 2017. She began her laureateship June 19, 2019. Bennett, who is a writer, filmmaker and Facebook She was a guest speaker at the Seminole performance artists, has worked on a variety Bird Runningwater is working with Ava Duvernay Tribe’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki-Museum lecture of film and TV projects. and others on the groundbreaking TV project. series in November 2019. As of press time, there was no word on The third term, which begins in which Native American actors would appear September 2021, will allow Harjo time on the series. Notably, the Indigenous Canadian to complete projects and programs whose American and musician, Buffy Sainte-Marie, timelines have been impacted by Covid-19. Changes ahead? shared an Oscar for best original song for “Throughout the pandemic, Joy Harjo “Up Where We Belong” from the film “An has shown how poetry can help steady us Beverly Bidney Native American and Indigenous Officer and a Gentleman.” and nurture us. I am thankful she is willing to U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo speaks at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki-Museum’s lecture series Nov. 22, 2019, in People have generally not been visible in Recognition has been even more elusive continue this work on behalf of the country,” Big Cypress. mainstream Hollywood over the years, at for Native Americans in film and TV. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said least not in positive and accurate ways. Only one Native American has been in a statement. “A third term will give Joy The map provides a connection to a with Native presence, thoughts and words. Recognition by those working in the awarded an Oscar – actor Wes Studi. He the opportunity to develop and extend her industry has been hard to come by as well. new online audio collection developed by Poetry is made of word threads that weave was given an honorary award for career signature project.” Harjo and housed in the Library’s American and connect us.” Recent years have shown some progress. achievement in 2019. Studi did appear in a For her third term, Harjo will focus The 2019 film “Jojo Rabbit” won the Folklife Center, which features the Harjo was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on previous best picture winner – “Dances with on her signature project, “Living Nations, participating poets reading and discussing an May 9, 1951. She is the author of nine books Academy Award for best adapted screenplay Wolves” – in 1991. Living Words,” which was launched as during this year’s event, and was nominated original poem. Each chose their poems based of poetry. Her memoir “Crazy Brave” won The 72-year-old has also appeared in the part of the Native American Heritage on the theme of place and displacement, and the 2013 PEN Center USA literary prize for in five other categories, including best films “Avatar,” “Heat” and “Street Fighter.” Month celebration in November at loc. picture. with four focal points in mind: visibility, creative nonfiction. She is also the author of Native American actor August gov/programs/poetry-and-literature/poet- persistence, resistance and acknowledgment. a children’s book, “The Good Luck Cat,” and The director and one of its producers Schellenburg, of Mohawk descent, was laureate/poet-laureate-projects/living- are Indigenous – Taika David Waititi and “This has been a challenging year for the a young adult book, “For a Girl Becoming.” nominated for an Emmy in 2007 for nations-living-words/. The digital project country, for our earth. Poetry has provided Harjo has recently released her co-edited Chelsea Winstanley. Waititi and Winstanley outstanding supporting actor in a miniseries features an interactive ArcGIS story map, are married and identify as Māori – the doorways for joy, grief and understanding anthology, “When the Light of the World for his role in “Bury My Heart at Wounded developed with the Library’s Geography and in the midst of turmoil and pandemic,” Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through: A Indigenous Polynesian people of New Knee.” Map Division, which maps 47 contemporary Zealand. Harjo said in a statement. “I welcome the Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry” He is the only known Native American Native American poets across the country opportunity of a third term to activate my (Norton). But it’s rare to have any Indigenous actor to be nominated for an Emmy. — including Harjo, Louise Erdrich, Natalie nominees; there have only been a handful in project and visit communities to share Diaz, Ray Young Bear, Craig Santos Perez, Native poetry. The story of America begins the more than 90-year history of the Oscars. Sherwin Bitsui and Layli Long Soldier. Houston launches its first virtual Native American museum

HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA Museum and Cultural Center in Houston was Day in Houston as the second Monday in downloadable application – takes the viewer Indigenous collections in Houston. launched by the nonprofit Southern Apache October. through a full virtual experience, including “Mayor Sylvester Turner will go down in HOUSTON — The Houston region Museum — which had formerly existed as Through renderings of art, artifacts, a Southern Apache Museum and American history as the Mayor who finally recognized is home to about 68,000 Native Americans a physical museum until 2017 — with a videos and virtual exhibits, visitors can learn Indian Genocide Museum. There is also a the Indigenous community in Houston, and from all tribal nations, according to the 2010 $10,000 grant from the Mayor’s Office of about Indigenous nations, including the virtual library, garden, and more. the Native American Indian community will Census, and Native American history is Cultural Affairs. Alabama-Coushatta, Choctaw, Comanche, The public can access the Southern always remain grateful for the recognition,” deeply embedded in Texas’ frontier past. The announcement comes during Cherokee, Lipan Apache, Navajo, Ponca, Plains Museum and Cultural Center at read a statement from Chance L. Landry, The city now has a platform to celebrate Native American History Month and in the Tunica Biloxi, Muskogee Creek and Aztec. apachemuseum.org. founder of the Southern Apache Museum and educate the public about Indigenous wake of City Council’s vote earlier this fall The online experience – which has an Organizers hope the virtual space will and Lipan Apache artist. histories. The virtual Southern Plains to officially recognize Indigenous Peoples’ interactive component available through a eventually lead to a physical venue for 5B • The Seminole Tribune • November 30, 2020 Sports C Shortened Moore Haven football season ends on senior night

BY KEVIN JOHNSON Senior Editor

MOORE HAVEN — The Moore Haven High School football season was abbreviated – only four games on the field – but memories of playing in the midst of a global pandemic will no doubt last a lifetime. It was no surprise that the Terriers – similar to many other Florida high school football programs – endured their share of obstacles along the way. Postponements, cancellations, forfeits and interruptions were the unfamiliar parts of the season, but making it to the playoffs – which the Terriers did for the fourth consecutive season – was nothing new. In a season like no other, Moore Haven went 1-2 in the regular season and advanced all the way to the Class 2A regional semifinals after receiving a bye in the play-in round and a regional quarterfinal forfeit win against St. John Neumann-Naples, which cancelled the remainder of its season due to a Covid outbreak. Kevin Johnson Kevin Johnson Unfortunately for the Terriers, they met Moore Haven senior Donovan Harris is escorted by his aunt Angie Fish and mom Cheryl. Moore Haven senior Ramone Baker is joined by his parents Preston and Mona at the senior night an all too familiar foe in the 2A regional ceremony Nov. 20. semifinal Nov. 20. Speedy Champagnat Due to the pandemic, the atmosphere at facemask tussle. Catholic School, a defending state champion Joe Brown Stadium wasn’t nearly as electric Before their final game, Baker and from Miami-Dade County – and the heavy as it normally is for a senior night and Harris said the highlight of the season was favorite to win another title – overwhelmed playoff game. The school announced earlier a 21-15 win against Glades Day on Oct. 23. young Moore Haven, 49-18, at Moore Haven in the week that ticket sales would be limited Harris said making a big tackle in the game High School. It was the fourth straight year to 300. No band in the stands meant a far was his favorite memory of the season. the Terriers season has ended with a playoff quieter night, although Terrier cheerleaders Finding consistency during a pandemic loss to Champagnat. did their best to keep up the home fans’ season was among the challenges Moore Champagnat flexed its power and took spirits. Haven had to deal with this fall. Baker, a advantage of Terrier miscues to build a 35-0 Baker, a running back and linebacker, two-year varsity player, said the lack of lead just six minutes into the game. Moore played in every game this season; Harris, a games and practice cancellations made it Haven, shaky early with miscues, eventually fullback and defensive end, played in two. difficult for the team to get into a normal settled down. Early in the second quarter the They provided plenty of versatility on both rhythm. Terriers completed an impressive 80-yard sides of the ball, including in the offensive Moore Haven finished with a 2-3 record. scoring drive with a short touchdown run by backfield where they were among the team’s With football season done, Baker and Johnny Crawford III. key blockers and even carried the ball at Harris have shifted their focus to the boys Prior to the game, Moore Haven times. Harris barreled his way for 11 hard- basketball team, where they’ll be key players honored its players from the class of 2021. earned yards on a carry in the second quarter along with football teammate Jaytron Baker. The senior night procession with family against Champagnat, although it was called “We’re going to be good,” Ramone members included the Seminole Tribe’s back due to a penalty. Baker said. Ramone Baker, who was escorted by his Baker’s senior night on the field didn’t The team is coached by Preston Baker, parents Preston and Mona; and Donovan last long. Less than four minutes into the who was the head coach of the school’s Harris (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma), first quarter, he was ejected from the game varsity girls team last year. who was joined by his mom Cheryl and aunt along with a Champagnat player following a Angie Fish.

Kevin Johnson (2) Above, Donovan Harris wraps up a Champagnat player during a battle on the line. Below, Harris powers his way for a big gain while carrying the ball.

Kevin Johnson Ramone Baker (9) and Donovan Harris (28) look for blocks while on offense in the Class 2A regional semifinal against Champagnat.

Moore Haven finishes volleyball NABI sets dates for 2021

season with winning record BY KEVIN JOHNSON Foundation implements safety measures to Senior Editor protect our youth and communities.” BY KEVIN JOHNSON The foundation said the 2020 tournament was scheduled to have 136 teams and more Senior Editor The Native American Basketball than 1,300 Indigenous players from North Invitational (NABI), which annually features American and New Zealand. If held next summer, it will be the 18th edition of NABI. MOORE HAVEN — Despite not more than 1,000 young players from Indian Country, including the Seminole Tribe, is In addition to hundreds of games, NABI being able to play volleyball at their school, also provides the players with a vast array of Preslynn Baker and Yani Smith still managed planning for the tournament to be held in 2021. The Seminole Tribe is one of seven other opportunities, including educational to gain valuable experience on the court this and instructional. The foundation plans to fall. major sponsors of NABI. Organizers announced Nov. 2 that they offer its educational youth summit, college The pandemic forced Pemayetv and career fair, parade of teams and the junior Emahakv Charter School, which has been are shooting for July 11-17, 2021, for the invitational’s return in Phoenix. If all goes NABI camp. conducting classes virtually this fall, to “The NABI Foundation will continue to cancel its volleyball season. Baker and according to plan, games will be played in the Phoenix area with championship tilts set monitor the situation and amend the program Smith took their volleyball talents to Moore according to imposed safety guidelines closer Haven High School, where they were able to for Talking Stick Resort Arena, home of the NBA’s Suns and WNBA’s Mercury. Similar to the program dates. A full schedule of events play a short season in the Terriers program. will be released mid-June” said Lynette Moore Haven’s varsity team, which to just about everything in the sports world these days, the dates and location are subject Lewis, director of basketball 0perations and is led by head coach Shawn Crosky and program development. assistant coach Mona Baker, enjoyed a solid to change. The 2020 edition was cancelled due to NABI also plans to officially launch its season with a 3-2 record. The season, which own brand of sports apparel called NABI was halted for a few weeks in September due Covid-19. “Though it was a tough, heart-wrenching Nation, which will include custom team to a Covid outbreak at the school, concluded Courtesy photo decision to cancel the [2020] program, it will uniforms. The brand is scheduled to be made in October. From left, the Tribe’s Yani Smith, Summer Gopher, Mariah Billie and Preslynn Baker were part of the available throughout 2021. Previously, the Facing older competition – Baker is an remain the right decision,” GinaMarie Scarpa, Moore Haven High School volleyball program this fall. president & CEO of the NABI Foundation, line has only been available during the week eighth-grader who made varsity and Smith of the invitational. is a seventh-grader who played JV – should said in a statement. “We did what we had to [teams].” Meanwhile, a few other PECS students do to keep our youth and communities safe. The foundation will host year-end benefit the players in the years to come. Baker and Smith weren’t the only were also part of Moore Haven’s middle fundraising campaigns that will be posted “They picked up well. They adjusted We look forward to bringing the program Seminoles in the volleyball program. They school team that was coached by Dallas back in 2021 (virus willing) and will continue on @NABI Foundation social media and the really well,” said assistant coach Baker, joined freshman Summer Gopher and senior Nunez. The team lost only one match. foundation’s website – nabifoundation.org who is also the mother of Preslynn. “If you to work closely with CDC guideline, state and Mariah Billie, who was honored in a senior tribal health departments to ensure the NABI – starting in November. All proceeds will want to be better, you’ve got to play better night ceremony at the team’s final match. benefit foundation programs. 6B • The Seminole Tribune • October 30, 2020 Alena Stockton snags seven rebounds in Florida SouthWestern preseason victory

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FORT MYERS —Former Ahfachkee School basketball player Alena Stockton, from the Big Cypress Reservation, played in her first home game for Florida SouthWestern State College on Oct. 24. Stockton, a 5-foot-6 freshman guard, played nearly 19 minutes coming off the bench in the Buccaneers’ 84-75 preseason win against Florida College at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers. Stockton didn’t score any points, but she was busy on the boards as she grabbed seven rebounds, which tied for second most on the team. Her five offensive rebounds tied for game-high. She also had two assists and two steals. Stockton is one of eight freshmen on the 13-player roster. FSW, which went 5-0 in the preseason, is scheduled to start its regular season Jan. 16. The Bucs went 24-7 last season and Evan Radford/Prince Albert Daily Herald reached the National Junior College Athletic Fred Sasakamoose, one of the first Indigenous players in the National Hockey League, passed away Association Tournament. Courtesy image Nov. 24. He had been hospitalized with Covid-19. Florida SouthWestern State College freshman guard Alena Stockton, second from right, prepares to defend against an in-bounds pass in a preseason game Oct. 24 against Florida College. Fred Sasakamoose, Indigenous Native cowgirls among top all-around contenders NHL pioneer, dies at 86 at Women’s Rodeo World Championship Former Chicago Black Hawk player Editor’s note: This article from the World Champions Rodeo Alliance was was being treated for Covid posted Nov. 10 as a preview for the Women’s Rodeo World Championship, which was held BY WILLIAM DOUGLAS and playing in the NHL. If you think back, Nov. 8-15 in Texas. NHL.COM it’s unbelievable the things he had to go BY KENDRA SANTOS through and what he went through going to World Champions Rodeo Alliance residential school and accomplishing what Fred Sasakamoose, one of the first he did. It’s just amazing.” Indigenous players in the NHL, died Nov. Sasakamoose made his NHL debut 24. The former Chicago Black Hawks Nov. 20, 1953, against the Boston Bruins forward was 86 and had been hospitalized and played against the Toronto Maple Leafs Navajo cowboys Erich Rogers, with Covid-19. two days later. He was then sent back to Aaron Tsinigine and Derrick Begay have Sasakamoose, who had lived on the junior but was informed on the night of his been constants in the world-class team Ahathkakoop Cree Nation reserve in final game with Moose Jaw of the Western roping conversation for years. Now here Saskatchewan, was tested for Covid-19 on Canadian Junior Hockey League that the come Navajo cowgirls Danielle Lowman, Nov. 19 and the test came back positive Black Hawks wanted him to report for a Bailey Bates and Serena Dahozy, who two days later, according to his son, Neil game at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Feb. 27, are serious three-event threats here at this Sasakamoose. 1954. week’s $750,000 Women’s Rodeo World He received antibiotics intravenously “That night. I was on that train,” he told Championship at Will Rogers Memorial and was placed on oxygen, but his lungs the Edmonton Sun in March 2014. “Going to Center in Fort Worth, Texas. could not recover, his son said. Toronto. Going to play. Three days on a train. “We’ve never had a chance like this, “This Covid virus just did so much I don’t know how the word got out that fast so it’s a great opportunity to be here,” said damage into his lungs, he just couldn’t keep that there was an Indian going to play. Lowman, 28, who grew up in White Cone, responding, his body just couldn’t keep up,” “I was warming up on the ice, and Arizona, and now lives in Gilbert. “Growing Neil said in a video posted on Facebook. somebody skated up to me and said, up on the Rez, it’s a point of pride being able “When I talked to him, I asked him how he ‘Somebody wants to talk to you over there.’ to handle a rope.” was feeling, if he was scared. He said, ‘I’m I’d never seen (broadcaster) Foster Hewitt in Classic Ropes cowgirls Lowman, Bates not scared, I’m ready to go, if I gotta go, I’m my life. He was just on the radio. He said, and Dahozy have grown up competing going to go.’ I said, ‘You know what, Dad? If ‘How do you pronounce your name?’ … It together. Here at the WRWC, Lowman is you’re tired, you go. You go and don’t worry was big news. It was a big deal. I was an heading for Dahozy, heeling for Lari Dee about us over here.’” Indian with an Indian on my sweater.” Guy and breakaway roping. Sasakamoose did not have a point in 11 Sasakamoose went to training camp “I team roped first, then learned how to games with the Black Hawks in 1953-54. with the Black Hawks in 1954 but was sent breakaway rope from Bailey and (National “Only 125 hockey players and six teams, to the minors. He played minor and senior Finals Rodeo barrel racer) Kassidy Dennison and I was one of them,” he told Global News hockey until retiring in 1960. (who’s also roping here),” Lowman said. in 2018. “Today we lost a luminary in the hockey “Rodeo is huge in our Native American Kendra Santos Family, friends and the hockey world world with the passing of Fred Sasakamoose,” culture. We have horses, cattle and goats Native cowgirls Serena Dahozy, Danielle Lowman and Bailey Bates. mourned the loss of a man who overcame the Blackhawks said in a statement. “Fred to take care of, and grow up working hard Canada’s abusive residential school system inspired many across the sport and throughout outdoors. Then we go inside and help “It’s awesome to live in this era, where Nation in Window Rock, Arizona. Her big to become the first Indigenous player with North America after becoming one of the Grandma cook. We’re raised to work hard women’s rodeo is picking up and coming brother, Brooks Dahozy, is a professional treaty status in the NHL. first Indigenous-born athletes to play in the and be tough.” out of its shell,” Bates said. “Being a Navajo team roper. “Fred Sasakamoose was a Canadian National Hockey League when he played 11 Lowman has admired the ultimate all- kid, what prepared us for this amazing “We have no chance at money like original who attained one of his life goals games with the Blackhawks during the 1953- around icon all her life. opportunity was growing up on the Rez and this anywhere else,” said Serena, who’s at the age of 19, by becoming the first Cree 54 season. Fred’s family spoke of his love “I’ve always looked up to The King, competing at Indian rodeos, where they have heeling for Lowman and Bates here, and player to appear in an NHL game, and then for his culture, his people and his language. Trevor Brazile (who last week surpassed ladies team roping and breakaway roping. also breakaway roping. “To be here with my dedicated the rest of his long life to serving That lasting impact of his legacy will forever $7 million in career earnings and won his We’ve all been roping a long time. friends, who both rope so good, is special. the First Nations community -- using hockey be celebrated and continue to bring people 26th world championship at the National “Dani, Serena and I have roped together And to recognize the all-around like they do and other sports to provide opportunities for together for generations to come. Finals Steer Roping in Kansas),” she said. “I forever, so it’s pretty special being here here, of course we’re going to enter up.” Indigenous youth,” NHL Commissioner Gary “To the entire Sasakamoose family that love watching Trevor and how he presents together. An event like this makes me The Women’s Rodeo World Bettman said. “The story of Sasakamoose’s includes his wife, Loretta, four children himself. He’s a real hand.” think about our roots. It’s a big deal to be Championship All-Around Titlist will take groundbreaking, 11-game NHL career with and over 100 grandchildren and great- Bates, 27, calls Nakaibito, New Mexico, here competing for this amount of money, home a trophy saddle and $20,000 check. the Chicago Black Hawks in 1953-54 was grandchildren, the Chicago Blackhawks home and bulldogger Michael Bates brother. especially where we come from.” “Twenty grand is a lot of money,” the culmination of years of dedication to organization extends our deepest While she’s here in Fort Worth, she’s heading Dahozy, who’s also 28 with just one Dahozy said. “That’s enough for a new overcoming adversity in pursuit of a dream, condolences.” for Serena, heeling for Cindy Welling and day’s difference in age from Lowman, is horse. I just feel so blessed to be here.” and the pivot point at which he turned his After his playing career was over, breakaway roping. Bates is bullish on being from the heart and capital of the Navajo focus to helping others pursue their dreams. Sasakamoose returned home to the at the richest women’s rodeo of all time, too. “On a personal note, I will always Ahathkakoop First Nation to help give others treasure meeting Fred at the 2019 Heritage the same kind of opportunities he received. Classic in his native Saskatchewan, getting He worked to build and develop minor to spend some precious time getting to know hockey and other sports in the community. him and the gift he gave me that day -- a Tournaments, leagues and sports days Nike N7 collection pays homage to statue depicting his NHL rookie card. The followed as a result of these initiatives, as National Hockey League mourns the passing well as the Saskatchewan Indian Summer of this special man and sends its condolences and Winter Games. Sasakamoose also was Kyrie Irving’s Indigenous heritage to his family and the countless young men on the NHL Diversity Task Force as well as BY KEVIN JOHNSON and women of the First Nations community the Aboriginal Healing Foundation. Sioux Tribe naming ceremony in 2018. The I feel comes from this journey I’ve been on, whose lives he touched.” Senior Editor new footwear features a haptic graphic that this rediscovery I’ve made in my adult life.” Sasakamoose had a long, difficult path Sasakamoose’s NHL career was brief, to the NHL, which included being taken references the gifts he received during his Irving’s mother, Elizabeth Larson, was but he blazed a trail for players and coaches ceremony. a member of the Standing Rock Sioux. She from his family’s home and shipped to the Nike released its most recent N7 of Indigenous heritage, including Carey St. Michael’s Indian Residential School in “I’m extremely proud to be Lakota died when he was 4. During the naming Price, Jordin Tootoo, Bryan Trottier, Reggie collection to coincide with Native American Sioux, and at the same time, I’m still in the ceremony in 2018, Irving was given the Duck Lake, Saskatchewan. The school was Heritage Month in November. The collection Leach, George Armstrong, Ted Nolan, Craig part of a government-sponsored, religious process of diving deeper into discovering tribal name Little Mountain by the Standing Berube, Sheldon Souray, Gino Odjick and of footwear and apparel highlights NBA who I am and where I come from,” Irving Rock Sioux. education system designed to assimilate the player Kyrie Irving’s Indigenous heritage. Theo Fleury. country’s Indigenous children. The schools, said in a statement. “Everything that comes Irving plays for the Brooklyn Nets. Trottier, a Hockey Hall of Fame center Nike said the color pattern includes a with my background is something I’ve Cleveland made him the first overall pick in which began in the 1880s and closed in 1996, design drawn from the star quilt and medallion who scored 1,425 points (524 goals, 901 were rife with abuse. always accepted, but I didn’t necessarily the 2011 NBA Draft out of Duke University. assists) for the New York Islanders and Irving received during his Standing Rock understand it until now. The immense pride But Sasakamoose never abandoned Pittsburgh Penguins and won six Stanley his language, cultural beliefs or way of Cup championships, called Sasakamoose life. He testified before Canada’s Truth and “a pioneer, somebody looked at with First Reconciliation Commission in 2012 about Nation blood who was an achiever, broke his experiences at the residential school. barriers. He was inducted into the Saskatchewan “He didn’t realize how inspiring he was, Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. The Blackhawks which makes him a humble man, which, to honored him in November 2002, and the me, is much like Jean Beliveau and Gordie Edmonton Oilers did the same in 2014 as Howe and all of those guys who we hold in part of their Celebration of First Nations such high regard.” Hockey, with Sasakamoose performing Leach, who scored 666 points (381 the ceremonial puck drop before a game goals, 285 assists) in 934 games with the against the New York Rangers. In 2017, Boston Bruins, California Golden Seals, Sasakamoose was invested in the Order of Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings Canada, an honor that recognizes Canadian and was voted the Conn Smythe Trophy citizens for outstanding achievement, winner as the most valuable player in the dedication to community or service to the 1976 Stanley Cup Playoffs, said he didn’t nation. know about Sasakamoose until he was 16 Sasakamoose’s death came a week after and playing junior hockey in Flin Flon, he finished the final edits on his memoir. Manitoba. “Call Me Indian: From the Trauma of Leach said that when he learned Residential School to Becoming the NHL’s Sasakamoose was First Nation, he was First Treaty Indigenous Player” is scheduled instilled with pride. for release April 6. “He was one of the players that we “At least his story is documented and wanted to be like him and play in the now it’s done,” Neil said. Nike National Hockey League,” Leach said. “He Nike’s N7 2020 winter collection includes these new footwear. accomplished his goal and that was a big feat at that time in the 50s, being First Nation