Smith Family cattle head Students get a Close Up PECS girls basketball wins for the hills of Washington, D.C. tournament COMMUNITY Y 5A EDUCATION Y 1B SPORTS Y 2C

Volume XLII • Number 2 February 28, 2018 Vacant Stone Beads building demolished BY BEVERLY BIDNEY Reporter

BRIGHTON — The corner of Reservation and Harney Pond Roads was once the hub of Tribal activity in Brighton. $FRQYHQLHQFHVWRUHRZQHG¿UVWE\2OOLHDQG Shula Jones and then by Joe Lester and Julie John stood at the prime location and was the only store on the res. The abandoned concrete block structure was demolished Feb. 5. Back in the 1960s the Tribe built convenience stores in Brighton and Big Cypress to serve the communities. Big Cypress Board Representative Joe Frank remembers them being sold to Tribal PHPEHUV  -RH 2VFHROD 6U LQ %LJ &\SUHVV and the Jones’ in Brighton. Li Cohen (2) 7KH-RKQVERXJKWWKHVWRUHIURP2OOLH On left, Seminole Brighton Casino General Manager Marty Johns speaks to guests at the casino’s grand opening of table games on Jan. 30. On right, President Mitchell Cypress, Brighton Councilman Andrew J. Jones, Joe Lester’s uncle, in the late 1970s Bowers Jr., Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola and Big Cypress Councilman Mondo Tiger receive the first deal at the grand opening. and ran it until 1994. The family already had a smoke shop and convenience story in Hollywood called Stone Beads, so they changed the name of the Brighton store from 2-¶VWR6WRQH%HDGV “It was convenient for the community,” Brighton casino deals out table John said. “They could get cold drinks, the kids could get snacks and even SPD got gas there. The gas was the most convenient thing for the Tribe because they didn’t have to go into town.” games to community 2NHHFKREHH LV DERXW  PLOHV DZD\ from the reservation and Beck’s store on SR 78 in Lakeport didn’t exist yet. Business was BY LI COHEN provide an economic boost to the community. 2014. earned a gross gaming revenue of at the casino, he and his team have maintained good during Stone Beads’ heyday. Tourists Copy Editor “Today is a new era of life for us to  PLOOLRQ LQ  7KDW VDPH \HDU a standard method that has proved successful came to buy cartons of cigarettes at a broaden our endeavors. Bringing in blackjack tribal casinos throughout 28 states in the time and time again. discount price and neighborhood kids came BRIGHTON — The year is off to a and the other table games speaks volumes U.S. earned a gross gaming revenue of $29.9 “We multitask and when we run into to play video games and hang out. promising start for Brighton, as the Seminole and it just shows we’re making progress billion, a 5 percent increase since 2014. LVVXHV WKDW QHHG WR EH ¿[HG ZH LQYHVWLJDWH “During weekends they’d all crowd Brighton Casino introduced live table games in the right direction,” Rep. Howard said, As of December 2017, Florida collected it and talk about it and put a plan together,” around the machines,” John said. “We had -DQDYHQWXUHH[SHFWHGWRLQFUHDVHSDWURQ adding that the best money people can get is a  PLOOLRQ LQ UHYHQXH IURP ,QGLDQ he said, thanking his team and his wife Kim, to keep order.” experience and revenue. return on their investment. “With the council gaming, more than a 141 percent increase who despite battling and eventually beating Some of those kids cherish those The addition includes six tables in front and what they’re doing with the gaming from the previous year, according to Florida’s cancer this past year, continuously supported memories today. of the casino’s bar as well as screens for folks, they’re going in the right direction. It’s 2I¿FH RI (FRQRPLF DQG 'HPRJUDSKLF him. “They had arcade games and kids would spectators to watch. At the opening, guests a good thing for the Brighton community, Research. -LP $OOHQ 6HPLQROH *DPLQJ &(2 bring in bottles for the few cents deposit broke in the new seats and learned about too. Everybody always wants to play card Even though Brighton houses one of the and chairman of Hard Rock International, and use that cash to play the games,” said blackjack and three card poker from the games and now instead of going far, they can Tribe’s smaller casinos, Rep. Howard said explained that the grand opening for table Marilyn Doney, who worked there when she dealers after President Mitchell Cypress, go right in their backyard. … It’s a great day that progress Seminole Gaming has made games at the casino marked an ‘amazing and was in high school in the 1980s. Brighton Councilman Andrew J. Bowers for us all – for the Brighton community and over the past few years has made it a top legendary day for the Tribe.’ “It was the only spot in town, like the -U +ROO\ZRRG &RXQFLOPDQ &KULV 2VFHROD for the Tribe.” competitor. “What’s really touching to me is the Trading Post is today,” said John Madrigal. and Big Cypress Councilman Mondo Tiger According to the American Gaming “I call the other competitors big dogs emotion Marty [Johns] is outreaching to all of “It had all the essentials.” ZHUHGHDOWWKH¿UVWKDQG7KHJUDQGRSHQLQJ Association, Florida’s eight commercial and we’re like the little Chihuahua, but we’re us. It’s been a long journey since I’ve come to The store employed a host of Tribal kids concluded with a performance by Rat Pack casinos, which includes racetracks and jai a little Chihuahua with a big bite,” he said. work for the Tribe and to see this facility grow over the years. 1RZ D )UDQN 6LQDWUD 'HDQ 0DUWLQ DQG alai frontons with slot machines but not Marty Johns, general manager at in a way that’s so historic is something that’s “They were all very good workers and Sammy Davis Jr. cover band as guests played Tribal-owned casinos, earned a gross gaming Seminole Brighton Casino, got emotional YHU\ LPSRUWDQW´ KH VDLG ³2Q D SHUFHQWDJH I’d like to thank every one of them for their blackjack and poker games. UHYHQXH RI  PLOOLRQ LQ  7KDW during the grand opening as he acknowledged basis, since I’ve been working for the Tribe service,” John said. Brighton Board Representative Larry same year, tribal casinos throughout 28 states the support and assistance from his coworkers since 2001, the highest percentage of growth Howard said that this gaming expansion ‘was in the U.S. earned a gross gaming revenue to make the casino continually advance. He is here at the Brighton Casino.” )See STONE BEADS on page 4A a long time coming’ and that it will absolutely of $29.9 billion, a 5 percent increase since explained that throughout the time he’s been )See CASINO on page 4A Wildland firefighters from Indian Country train in BC, Brighton

operator. WKHDUHD7KHVSKHUHVDUH¿OOHGZLWKHWK\OHQH BY BEVERLY BIDNEY Steelman had about 70 applicants for the glycol, similar to antifreeze, and take 5 to 10 Reporter WRSRVLWLRQVLQWKHSURJUDP2Q)HE seconds to ignite after hitting the ground. It ¿UH¿JKWHUVIURPWKH&URZ1DYDMR*URV ZDVWKH¿UVWDHULDOLJQLWLRQEXUQDWWHPSWHGLQ BIG CYPRESS²)RUHVWU\¿UH¿JKWHUV Ventre, San Carlos Apache, Rosebud Sioux, the program. ¿JKW¿UHZLWK¿UHWRSUHYHQWODUJHZLOG¿UHV Yankton Sioux and Ute Mountain Tribes “This is another tool for us to use,” said from spreading out of control. Wildland joined the Seminole forestry department Brandon Spencer of the Gros Ventre Tribe in ¿UH¿JKWHUV IURP DOO RYHU ,QGLDQ &RXQWU\ to burn 2,000 acres of underbrush in Big Montana. “It’s a necessity in my job.” KDYHEHHQEXV\VHWWLQJ¿UHVLQ%LJ&\SUHVV Cypress. Most were ground crews who Spencer works with the BIA in the Rocky and Brighton to practice their skills and learn burned a “black line” clear of vegetation to Mountain Region as an assistant helicopter new ones. FRQWDLQWKHÀDPHVEXWDQDYLDWLRQGHWDLOZDV manager. He oversees a staff of seven, runs The program began in 1994 when Big charged with igniting most of the acreage WKH GD\ WR GD\ RSHUDWLRQV DVVHVVHV ¿UHV Cypress Board Rep. Joe Frank was the Bureau from a helicopter. protects property and keeps the public safe. of Indian Affairs Forester and it has continued ³7KHREMHFWLYHLVWRUHGXFHWKH¿QHIXHOV Montana’s dry season runs from late July ever since. The program this year started in DQGKHOSSUHYHQWDZLOG¿UH´6WHHOPDQVDLG through September. early January and will continue with training “We’re trying to knock that back so if we do 1DWDOLH/\QFKRIWKH1DYDMR7ULEHLVDQ JURXSV WKURXJK$SULO 7KH ¿UH¿JKWHUV ZKR KDYHDZLOG¿UHLWZLOOKDYHOHVVLQWHQVLW\DQG DVVLVWDQWKHOLFRSWHUPDQDJHUIRUWKH1DYDMR stay for 14 days at a time, work under the cause fewer problems for Tribal members.” Region of the BIA with 19 years of experience auspices of the Tribe’s forestry department Fine fuels include pine and cypress who hoped to increase her knowledge. and use reservation land as their classroom. needles. The crew had previously completed “This will make it a lot faster, more ³:LOGODQG ¿UH SRVLWLRQV DUH EDVHG RQ prescribed burns from the ground in BC and HI¿FLHQW DQG VDIHU IRU WKH SHRSOH RQ WKH tasks completed,” said Grant Steelman, experienced the speed and intensity of those ground,” Lynch said. “It would take seven IRUHVWHU¿UHPDQDJHPHQWRI¿FHU³7KH\ZRUN fuels. The Tribe’s forestry division tries to days for ground crews to do what we can do WKURXJK WDVN ERRNV WR VKRZ SUR¿FLHQF\ burn about one-third of native area vegetation in an afternoon. The training will really help ,QGLYLGXDOV DUH ZRUNLQJ WR IXO¿OO WKHLU WDVN in BC every year. XVZKHQZHKDYHODUJH¿UHV´ Members of the helicopter crew, who 7KH 1DYDMR UHVHUYDWLRQ ZKLFK LV Beverly Bidney books and at the same time just being part of Clint Smith and Joshua Hanks, of Montana, use hand tools to contain the fire and put out any errant our program while they are here.” were working on their plastic sphere dispenser comprised of 17 million acres in Arizona, operator training task books, communicated 1HZ 0H[LFR DQG 8WDK KDV DERXW VHYHQ flames as they work to create a line with no foliage in Big Cypress. A 2,000-acre parcel underwent a Some of the task books being worked on prescribed burn by firefighters from around Indian Country Feb. 1. LQFOXGH HQJLQH ERVV ¿ULQJ ERVV SUHVFULEHG with the ground crews and planned to drop million acres of commercial timber and 10 ¿UH EXUQ ERVV DQG SODVWLF VSKHUH GLVSHQVHU a few thousand small plastic spheres over million acres of mixed trees and sagebrush. )See FIREFIGHTERS on page 4A

Editorial ...... 2A Health ...... 9A Sports ...... 1C @TheSeminoleTribune @SeminoleTribune INSIDE: Community ...... 3A Education ...... 1B 2A • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018

Teach Native American history ‘Wind River’ tells the in schools story of a bigger issue level, politicians use complexity by blaming history currently being taught to children in • Delphine Red Shirt, the system to achieve nothing. the state? in Indian Country Argus Leader Currently, the state, along with Alabama, +RZ GLI¿FXOW LV LW WR LQFOXGH 1DWLYH Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, American/Lakota/Dakota/Nakota history in • Aaron Tommie the genitals, withdrawal from people, and ecently, a state panel rejected Texas, Oklahoma and Arizona, is considering the present system? A textbook, an instructor, a decrease in intimacy. Signs of children the requirement to teach South banning public school teaching on gender and educators willing to teach truth. Wind River” was one of the most who have been sexually abused are that they Dakota Native American history, identity in elementary and middle schools. However, including history along with SRZHUIXO ¿OPV WKDW , ZDWFKHG ODVW might urinate in their beds, exhibit mature R An issue is teaching students early on the culture is a fundamental error. If you are sexual behaviors, develop a bad self-image according to a local newspaper. In a state year. With a star-studded cast, it importance of treating others with respect going to teach culture, you need to teach the “ where the drop-out rate is 50 percent among tells the story of a and become easily irritable. If we see the Native American students, this is very UHJDUGLQJ JHQGHU LGHQWLW\ GH¿QHG DV DQ Lakota/Dakota/Nakota language. The two missing Arapaho signs of sexual abuse, if damage had taken discouraging. individual’s inner sense of their gender. cannot be separated. woman found dead place, further damage can be prevented if What would it take to teach Native Asking the Committee on Education to By asking for the teaching of tribal under mysterious VLJQV RI VH[XDO DEXVH DUH LGHQWL¿HG LQ LWV American history? A text book and an include the history of tribal peoples appears history, the solution would be to use the circumstances. earlier stages. When I was in high school, LQVWUXFWRU ZLOOLQJ WR WHDFK LW +RZ GLI¿FXOW less controversial. Although both issues current state standards in teaching American Although it is not one of my close classmates told me that he can that be? hinge on respect for others. History but include Native American history. based on actual strongly contemplated suicide because he The House Education Committee in the At the minimum, what the Lakota/ Perhaps the fear is that it would make HYHQWVWKH¿OPVKDUHV felt as if he did not matter. I talked to him state of South Dakota through an 8-4 vote Dakota/Nakota people in the state want is a Lakota/Dakota/Nakota people angry? Native problems prevalent and told him that he was valued more than he rejected House Bill 1253; which would have comprehensive introductory Native American American history is not just the Lakota/ in Indian Country knew. He never committed suicide and I later required public schools to provide instruction History course. There are many textbooks out Dakota/Nakota people but all indigenous that include isolation, found out that my words had a positive effect on Native American history, culture and there. There are now many graduates from peoples whose homelands are within the substance abuse, on that decision. JRYHUQPHQW :KHQ +% ZDV ¿UVW strong Native American Studies programs current borders of the United States. It is suicide, and most Many victims do not report cases of introduced on Jan. 31, 2018, it was referred from universities throughout the nation, who a rich history that would teach children, notably, sexual abuse. In the wake of sexual sexual abuse. Unfortunately, just 1 out of to the Committee on Education, it was are returning to the state and are able to teach. especially in the state of South Dakota, how harassment allegations that have shaken 3 cases of sexual assaults are reported to scheduled for a hearing on Feb. 7 and then ,WLVQRWDGLI¿FXOWSURSRVLWLRQ fortunate they are; to see and witness the on- the entertainment industry, “Wind River” police. Since only 0.6 percent of sexual deferred by the chairman to Feb. 12, when it By making it complex, saying there is going struggles of the Lakota/Dakota/Nakota extends the public conversation concerning abusers are incarcerated, some victims may fell short of the votes needed. already an Oceti Sakowin website and a state people who gave up whole territories for sexual abuse being not only a drastic issue in feel as if police are incapable of helping them Mary Stadick Smith, South Dakota government board aligned tribal standards state and nationhood. Indian Country, but throughout society as a and consequently do not notify them. There Department of Education, urged the group and social studies standards; and yet, whole. are also other victims who cite retaliation to go slowly forward in direct opposition another group assigned to coordinate tribal Delphine Red Shirt is a Native American  6H[XDO DEXVH LV GH¿QHG DV DQ\ IRUP from their abusers as another reason for to what the Democratic representative from standards, Stadick Smith seemingly gives the author and educator, who is an enrolled of abuse that involves sexual activity. This unreported cases. Mission, Shawn Bordeaux, emphasized in run-around to those from Native American member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine issue really touches my heart because I have Victims who do not receive professional introducing the bill. As in the past, at the state communities who are just asking for a Native Ridge Reservation. encountered a number of people who were help through methods such as therapy and American history course to be taught. Isn’t sexually abused throughout their lives, some group counseling can have lifelong damage who I am really close to. Pain echoes through that can lead to severe anxiety, depression, the victims’ voices when they recount their eating disorders and substance abuse. experiences involving abuse. Their stories Resources are readily available to help Boulder’s indigenous community are laced with a myriad of emotions that combat this societal issue. We all know of PDNHLWGLI¿FXOWWRQRWEHHPSDWKHWLFDWWKH someone who has been through sexual abuse very least. Seeing people conquer and heal of some kind. It is during those times when says city’s deeds don’t match words from those wounds caused by sexual abuse support is needed most. bring an indescribable joy. The Rape, Abuse & Incest National If you or someone you know of has been Network (RAINN) is the largest organization a victim of sexual abuse, contact one of the the indigenous people can’t identify with us so. following for help. • Editorial Board, privileged white folk. We should do everything possible to make against sexual violence in the nation and has helped more than 2.5 million people through I have about as much Native American life easier for those that live on reservations, National Sexual Assault Hotline Daily Camera blood in my veins as Ward Churchill and make it easy for those who want to leave, and its sexual assault hotline. RAINN’s website states that rainn.org/get-help Elizabeth Warren combined, which is to say make sure that Native Americans are treated 1-800-656-4674 probably none, however I am sympathetic well. Do we need to amend our laws so that approximately 69 percent of people sexually s we learn that the city of Boulder to cultural sensitivities. Couldn’t they have a small group of people can celebrate in the abused are under the age of 34. has been added to the miles-long Additionally, more than 320,000 people STOF Center for Behavior Health found a different day and not insulted the way they like, whether or not it is offensive to (954) 964-6338 Alist of those who have broken memory of the intrepid Italian immigrants neighbors? I think not. aged 12 and older are sexually assaulted promises to Native Americans, we barely annually, according to RAINN, and Native who worked Boulder County’s mines in the Many, if not most, of the tribes listed STOF Children Center for Diagnostics raise an eyebrow. Beginning with the U.S. 1800s? in the memorandum of understanding never Americans are twice as likely to be sexually Supreme Court case McIntosh v. Johnson, in abused than any other race. Victims are and Therapy The city leaders’ attempt to be more lived in the Boulder area. Let indigenous (954) 663-5645 1823, where the court created the Discovery “inclusive” alienated some of the very people SHRSOH¿QGDSODFHIRUWKHLUFHOHEUDWLRQV/HW usually family members, acquaintances and Doctrine of land ownership by ruling that other people their abusers may closely know. they were trying to embrace, which for the them apply for permits to celebrate, as long Aaron Tommie has worked for the Tribe “Indians” couldn’t retain rights to land once City Council is par for the course. as they tell the neighbors and don’t bang their Females account for the majority of sexually the new white settlers discovered it, Native abused victims, and sexually abusers are since 2015. He is a participant in the Tribe’s Here’s a brief rundown of the history of drums excessively. Let them erect a tipi or a Advanced Career Development program. Americans have repeatedly drawn the short the land of present-day Boulder and the city’s sweat lodge and go to it every few days to usually males. VWUDZ LQ D OHJDO V\VWHP GHVLJQHG WR EHQH¿W Some common signs of sexual abuse are He is currently working in the Executive relationship to indigenous people: worship, just as other religions do with their 2SHUDWLRQV2I¿FH only the white man. 7000 BC - 1851 AD: Many peoples, houses of worship. But not in their back self-injury, excessive baths, bruises around It took a landmark case by the Supreme beginning with Paleo-Indians, traveled or yards, or on open space. Court, after many years of effort, to establish settled the area. Should we apologize for the Sand Creek the notion that early treaties between 7KH+RUVH&UHHN7UHDW\LGHQWL¿HG Massacre? By all means. But we can’t turn governments and tribes are not merely present-day Boulder as Arapaho land while the clock back 150 years. historical documents to peer at in a glass case permitting European settlers to travel through. Changing Columbus Day to Indigenous How many more need to but are in fact current enforceable contracts. 1858: Unwelcome gold seekers arrived Peoples Day seemed like an easy decision While it makes sense from a safety in Sunshine Canyon. to make. Even though my father’s family VWDQGSRLQWWKDWRSHQ¿UHVFDQSRVHDGDQJHU 1859: Gold was found in Boulder Creek. emigrated from Italy, I have no love for die? It’s time to ban the in a city neighborhood, accommodations 1861: The Fort Wise Treaty assigned Christopher Columbus. I am ashamed of the must be provided. City Council seems Boulder to the settlers and reassigned Arapaho genocide that was committed by the settlers sincere about the need to make some changes and Cheyenne people to southeastern that followed. Now I wonder, is Indigenous AR-15 assault weapon WKDW ZLOO EHQH¿W RXU LQGLJHQRXV QHLJKERUV Colorado. Peoples Day a convenient way to assuage including redrafting the 2002 agreement 2002: The city of Boulder issued a our guilt and allow us to feel we are doing about the use of open space. weapons? memorandum of understanding indicating something good? • Levi Rickert, The argument goes that guns don’t kill It makes no sense that Christians, in WKDW VSHFL¿F WULEHV FRXOG XVH RSHQ VSDFH Declaring a holiday, signing a letter the name of religious liberty, can refuse to people, people do. Assault weapons allow ceremoniously. of understanding with no follow-through, Native News Online a person to kill many people in a matter of provide birth control to their employees or The 2002 memorandum of understanding granting limited access to land; these are critical medical care to their patients that seconds. Why does any average U.S. citizen requires permitting for temporary structures hollow words and meaningless deeds without s I re-entered the Capital Hilton have to kill a dozen people in a matter of will impact millions of others regardless of and contains a clause directing the city to concrete action. It follows the playbook from their beliefs, but Native Americans cannot in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 14, seconds? GHQ\DSHUPLWIRUDFHUHPRQ\WKDW³FRQÀLFWV the founding fathers through to today. It isn’t the “Breaking News” red-and- As an American Indian, I know gather together on their ancient sacred sites with the City Charter and ordinances.” harmless if it obscures the reality of persistent A to practice their religious ceremonies without white banner caught my eye on the large- America was built on violence. America was This reads as “no special privileges for racism and discrimination. screened television. There were images of conceived in bloodshed. As an American jumping through bureaucratic hoops. indigenous people.” Approximately 1,000 Maybe it is time to pay reparations. Let’s Local legend has it that Chief Niwot is students running and law enforcement taking Indian, I remember that some 300 American members of indigenous tribes live in Boulder deed a parcel of open space over to a tribe position outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas Indian men, women and children killed at buried under Haystack Mountain. Legend County today. Since these people cannot or a Native American entity with the express also has it that I shot a birdie on the seventh High School in Parkland, Florida. Someone Wounded Knee, as I remember those killed at easily practice customs and religions from purpose of allowing them to be fully in charge in the hotel lobby crowd remarked, “Another the high school in Parkland. As an American hole. Less mysterious is this current clash their culture, revisiting the memorandum is of the activities on their land. Returning some RI FRQÀLFWLQJ RUWKRGR[LHV 7KH 1DWLYH school shooting.” Indian, I remember that some 200 Cheyenne warranted. If the memorandum actually is of the land would be more than a gesture. Later in the afternoon noon I received and Arapaho were killed at Sand Creek, Americans want to celebrate their religion functioning as it is intended (that is, not at Also, our schools should teach local with sacred ceremonies and the Boulder updates via emails that said there were 17 Colorado, as I pray for the families of those all), then it needs to be rewritten. history. My children spent way more time killed and 15 another injured. Of the dead who lost loved ones in Parkland. bureaucrats want to worship their religion, 2016: The city of Boulder declared learning about the Mayans than they did the regulatory state. were 14 students and three were on staff as It is time to pray for the United States of Indigenous Peoples Day to “forge a path learning about the Cheyenne or the Arapaho coaches or teachers. America. How many more need to die? It’s &DQ¶WZH¿QGDIHZDFUHVRIRSHQVSDFH forward to address the past and continuing tribes. I did not know that Chief Niwot was where such ceremonies can be held? It’s The weapon used was an AR-15 assault time to ban the AR-15 assault weapon. harm to the Indigenous People and the land.” killed in the Sand Creek Massacre. Boulder weapon. not like they want to ride e-bikes with their Yet again, Boulder is happy to talk the could teach the real history and how we tried unleashed dogs running wild on the land Far too often the common denominator Levi Rickert, a tribal citizen of the talk, and reluctant to walk it. to repair some of the damage that was done. in mass killings in the United States is the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, is the where their forefathers once lived. What the white man did to the native We should stop the cycle of broken Native Americans caught heat for assault weapon. publisher and editor of Native News Online. population in the 19th century was terrible. promises and empty gestures. It is time for Americans to ask the Previously, he served as editor of the Native celebrating on Valmont Butte too, a sacred If the Sand Creek massacre happened Native American burial ground in the 1800s. question, “What does allowing citizens to News Network. He is a resident of Grand today, there would be serious repercussions. The Camera’s editorial advisory board own assault weapons have to do with the Rapids, Michigan. Maybe they were unaware that in 1971, city However, we seem to forget historical members are: Mara Abbott, Judy Amabile, RI¿FLDOVGHFLGHGWREXU\WRQVRIUDGLRDFWLYH second amendment that allows for citizens context. The 19th century was a time of Rett Ertl, Michelle Estrella, Fern O’Brien, the right to bear arms?” soil in the butte that had been excavated from Manifest Destiny, when the United States Cha Cha Spinrad, Alan Stark, John Tweedy, — what else — an affordable housing project Citizens cannot own nuclear weapons. was expanding, and white people were taking Chuck Wibby and Don Wrege. (Ed Byrne and Why should they be able to own assault the city was building downtown. No wonder land. Should we give it all back? I don’t think Steve Fisher are emeritus members.)

The Seminole Tribune The following deadlines apply to all Advertising: Publisher: The Seminole Tribe of Florida If you would like to request a reporter or is a member of the submissions to The Seminole Tribune: Advertising rates along with sizes and other would like to submit an article, birthday Native American Journalists Association. information may be downloaded online at: Senior Editor: Kevin Johnson wish or poem, please contact Issue: March 30, 2018 http://SeminoleTribune.org/Advertise [email protected] Senior Editor Kevin Johnson at Letters/emails to the editor must be signed Deadline: March 16, 2018 954-985-5701 ext. 10715 and may be edited for publication. Copy Editor: Li Cohen Issue: April 30, 2018 [email protected] © 2018 Seminole Tribe of Florida Subscription rate is $35 per year by mail. Deadline: April 11, 2018 Postmaster: Make checks payable to: Please send address changes to: Staff Reporter: Beverly Bidney The Seminole Tribune Issue: May 31, 2018 The Seminole Tribune [email protected] 3560 N. State Road 7 Deadline: May 16, 2018 3560 N. State Road 7 Hollywood, FL 33021 Hollywood, FL 33021 Contributors: Jenna Kopec, Maury Neipris Phone: 954-985-5700 Please note: Submissions that come past Aaron Tommie, Karen Two Shoes Fax: 954-965-2937 deadline will be published in the following issue. 3A • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018 A

Naples community can can vegetables

BY BEVERLY BIDNEY movement home. This is something to Reporter involve the community, it’s something anyone can come to and be together.” This year the group also made sweet NAPLES — About a dozen members of pickled watermelon rind, onion relish and the Naples community went back in time for EUHDGDQGEXWWHUSLFNOHV%XWWKH¿UVWGD\ZDV a couple of days as they canned vegetables all about tomatoes. the old fashioned way. Using the water bath method of canning, Crates of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, participants used their own recipes to onions, watermelons, and pinto and garbanzo PDNH MDUV RI WRPDWR VDXFH VSHFL¿F WR WKHLU beans fresh from the Immokalee farmers taste. Some were plain, others had a kick. PDUNHW¿OOHGWKH-XDQLWD2VFHROD&HQWHU)HE Personalized ingredients in their sauces 12 and 13. Boxes of Mason jars, large pots included items such as garlic, onions, herbs, of simmering water, knives, cutting boards seasonings, jalapeno, habanero or Italian hot and other tools of the trade were at the ready peppers, brown sugar, salt, pepper and more. to make shelf-stable food from the fresh There was plenty of warm conversation produce. among the steaming pots of water. Everyone Last year the canning class was a big hit, in the room was busy shucking, blanching, so Naples Community Education Outreach SHHOLQJFKRSSLQJDQG¿OOLQJWKRVHMDUV2QFH Coordinator Sandra Osceola brought it back WKH VWHULOL]HG MDUV ZHUH ¿OOHG WKH\ FRRNHG due to popular demand. Osceola’s daughters in the water bath for about 45 minutes. The Jessica Osceola, Karie Gamez and Marissa pressure from the cooking vacuum seals the Marie Osceola were among those who lids, which keeps the food fresh for up to a requested the class. year. “This was the only way we got our Beverly Bidney Beverly Bidney vegetables as kids,” said Sandra Osceola. Blanched plum tomatoes are carefully placed in Pedro and Karie Gamez, on left, blanch and peel plum tomatoes for canning as Christina Billie tends to “We are trying to bring the farm to table sterile jars along with vegetables and seasoning. hers, which are already in the jars during the Feb. 12 Naples community canning class. Jessica Osceola designs for Coconut Creek Casino children’s clothing line names TCD graduate Neil Baxley Director of BY BEVERLY BIDNEY her work at galleries and Art Basel in Miami wanted to make sure they weren’t exploiting Reporter Beach and is a ceramics professor at Florida the culture.” Gulf Coast University. Since its inception in 2002, Tea Slot Operations Osceola’s childhood dream is now Collection has created clothing lines based NAPLES — When Jessica Osceola was IXO¿OOHG ZLWK KHU FRQWULEXWLRQ WR WKH VSULQJ on cultures around the world. The company FROM PRESS RELEASE behind the scenes at the casinos and they a child, she wanted to be a fashion designer. 2018 line of the Tea Collection, a San contributes a portion of online sales to the have no idea what goes on day-to-day,” said Since then her path has been a creative one; Francisco based children’s clothing company. Global Fund for Children and supports its Baxley, who also enjoys sharing the culture she is an artist and sculptor who has shown She and three other Native American artists mission of advancing the dignity of children and history of the Seminole Tribe with other contributed and youth worldwide. COCONUT CREEK – Neil Baxley has team members at Seminole Casino Coconut designs for the Osceola sent the company a patchwork been promoted to Director of Slot Operations Creek. “What the Tribe has done for our team Native Artists sample and a sketch, from which they made at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, where members, including providing jobs for so collection, the fabric they can use for up to two years. he is the highest ranking team member who many people, makes me feel good.” including designs 6KHDOVRKDGPDGHWKH¿QDOGHFLVLRQRQZKDW is also a member of the Seminole Tribe of An avid fan of the Miami Dolphins and from Gregory pieces were to be produced. The fashions Florida. season ticketholder, Baxley is also a frequent Lomayesva, include two girls’ dresses, a baby mini dress, Baxley joined Seminole Casino visitor to Walt Disney World, where he Hopi, Benjamin a long sleeve hoodie and leggings for girls Coconut Creek as Assistant Director of vacations with his family. Harjo Jr., and babies. The line launched in January and Slot Operations in 2016. He is a graduate Shawnee- will be available until it sells out. of Seminole Gaming’s Tribal Career Seminole, ³7KLV LV WKH ¿UVW WLPH WKH\ KDYH GRQH Development Program (TCD), Martha Berry, North American Native Americans,” Osceola which recruits and cross-trains Cherokee. said. “By collaborating with the company, members of the Seminole Tribe Before they aren’t stealing it.” of Florida to become future agreeing to Osceola is aware that other designers, leaders of Seminole Gaming. participate in such as Donna Karan and the store A graduate of the Excellence in the line, Osceola Anthropologie, have taken Native American Leadership Program of Seminole had many designs and used them without permission Gaming, Baxley previously was conversations from or acknowledgement of the Tribes. manager of Seminole Casino Big with the During her Art Basel show in 2012 she Cypress. He has also worked at company and displayed a sculpture titled “Not Yours, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & was convinced Not Ours, Not for Sale” as a protest against Casino Hollywood and Seminole it would treat the trend of the fashion industry’s “Tribal Classic Casino Hollywood. the Tribe’s art inspiration.” The ceramic sculpture featured Baxley was born and raised and culture with legs protruding from a Donna Karan shopping on the Brighton Seminole respect. bag. Reservation. He is a graduate of “I wanted Growing up in a traditional village, ITT Technical Institute, formerly it to be a Osceola was surrounded by family and loved of Fort Lauderdale, with a degree celebration of those moments when women gathered to in electronics. culture and FRRN RYHU WKH RSHQ ÀDPH VHZ WRJHWKHU RU In addition to his duties art,” Osceola style each other’s hair in traditional ways. as Director of Slot Operations, said about her “The most important message is that %D[OH\ LV DQ XQRI¿FLDO patchwork design patchwork is about the community,” Osceola ambassador of the Seminole for the clothing. said. “The things that inspire me are right Tribe of Florida and Seminole “Patchwork here in this group with these ladies sewing, Casino Coconut Creek. He works isn’t something our kids being here.” to recruit other members of the I created; it Tea Collection is sold in boutiques Seminole Tribe to participate in belongs to the around the country and can be purchased the Tribal Career Development Beverly Bidney culture, not to from its website, teacollection.com. Program while also serving as a Jessica Osceola with her son Joaquin McKinley-Osceola who is wearing the Tea each individual role model for them to follow. Collection hoodie made from her patchwork patterned fabric. who creates it. I “Tribal members can’t see

CHEHANTAMO! Judith A. Homko Marital & Family Law

SELLING DRUGS? Divorce Alimony Guy! Modifications Prenuptial Agreements Appeals Paternity Issues

BABY MAMA DRAMA Child Support Domestic Violence

GOGETGUY.COM  _  )D[ 320 S.E. 9th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 GUY SELIGMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW | (954) 760-7600 4A • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018

with their friends socially.” )STONE BEADS When Shawn graduated high school, From page 1A went to college and competed in rodeos it Diane Smith worked at the store when ZDVGLI¿FXOWIRU-RKQWRUXQWKHVWRUHVRWKH\ closed it. The opening of Beck’s, and the LWZDV2-¶V/HZLV*RSKHUUHPHPEHUVZKHQ competition it brought, may have contributed the John family lived in a trailer behind the to that decision. Eventually they gave the store. building back to the Tribe. When the Johns bought the store, they The future for the site is unclear, but already had the store in Hollywood, the city there could be plenty of Tribal members who where their children already attended school. would like to create their own business there. That meant a long commute for John until Jaryaca Baker would like to take her business she found some reliable employees. By 1980, management degree and put it to good use the family put a trailer on the site and moved with a small grocery store and/or restaurant in full time. Hurricane Jeanne took the trailer she would build from the ground up. She is LQ working on a business plan to present to the -RH /HVWHU ZKR SDVVHG DZD\ LQ  Tribal Council. was a consummate businessman. In addition “Everyone drives by there,” Baker to the Stone Beads stores, he was a real said. “I don’t have to start with something estate agent for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, huge, I just have to start. This is the year I planted orange groves on the reservation and do something. I have a son now and have to bought land in Lake Placid to start the Stone show him what hard work and perseverance Beads ranch. The Hollywood store and the is.” ranch are still operated by the family. John drove by the site and saw the pile of “The store was good for us,” John rubble that used to be Stone Beads just a few VDLG³,WZDVDYHU\SUR¿WDEOHEXVLQHVV0\ hours after it was demolished. daughters Joletta and Jill and son Shawn Beverly Bidney (2) “It made me a little sad, but it brought grew up here and had the means to keep up The Stone Beads building, which has stood on the Brighton site since the 1960s, is demolished by an excavator Feb. 5. back some wonderful memories,” she said.

mountain terrain,” said Smith. “The federal government shutdown, a group of six ³:KDW ZH¶UH ¿QGLQJ LV WKDW D ORW RI )FIREFIGHTERS vegetation here is super thick, like a jungle.” women from the Prescribed Fire Training )CASINO people who wouldn’t come here before are From page 1A William Hensley of the San Carlos Center in Tallahassee were working in Big From page 1A now saying since this casino is closer they’re Apache Tribe in New Mexico was working Cypress Preserve at the time and helped going to come see us,” he said, explaining More than half of the land is arid, desert on his engine boss task book. He has 13 H[WLQJXLVKWKH¿UH Johns said that he plans for that growth that most local people would travel farther FOLPDWH ZLWK ¿UHV PRVW FRPPRQ IURP 0D\ seasons of experience in Arizona, Montana ³7KH ¿UH KHOSHG DGGUHVV D KD]DUGRXV to continue. away to take part in table games. to mid-July. DQGWKHUHFHQW¿UHVLQQRUWKHUQ&DOLIRUQLD IXHO EXLOGXS WKDW KDG EHHQ LGHQWL¿HG DV Currently, the table games are not ,IWKHWDEOHJDPHVGREHQH¿WWKHFDVLQR Randy Pretty-on-Top of the Crow Tribe ³2XU PDLQ JRDO LV WR VDYH SHRSOH DQG a containment problem last year, but the budgeted for with revenue and expenses ¿VFDOO\-RKQV¶QH[WJRDOLVWRFUHDWHDPRUH LQ0RQWDQDKDVEHHQDZLOGODQG¿UH¿JKWHUIRU their houses,” he said. “When you can’t program did not make it to that location to EHFDXVH WKH ¿VFDO \HDU EHJDQ LQ 2FWREHU resort-like environment by adding a hotel. more than 50 years and has trained with the succeed, it takes a big toll on them.” FRQGXFWIXHOWUHDWPHQWZRUN>SUHVFULEHG¿UH but they will be accounted for next year. Although he’s wanted to add a hotel for 6HPLQROH IRUHVWU\ ¿UH¿JKWHUV IRU  \HDUV A few days after this group’s training, RUPHFKDQLFDO@´6WHHOPDQVDLG³7KH¿UHDQG Even though there is not a set number to the approximately 17 years, he says that now “it He serves as a facilitator, mentor and coach DQ DFWXDO ZLOG¿UH HUXSWHG LQ %& ,W ZDV UHVXOWLQJ SUHVFULEHG ¿UH EXUQ RXW RSHUDWLRQ expected revenue, Johns is sure that it will may be on the horizon.” IRUWKH¿UH¿JKWHUVLQWKHSURJUDP small, only 7 to 10 acres, and didn’t affect helped in reducing Wind Clan and Farmer have a positive impact with the latest gaming “I know a few things,” Pretty-on-Top DQ\ KRPHV$OWKRXJK WKH ¿UH¿JKWHUV LQ WKH URDGV ZLOG¿UH ULVN GXULQJ WKH XSFRPLQJ addition. said. “I hope they will get the experience to program traveled home early due to the brief ZLOG¿UHVHDVRQ´ EHFRPHTXDOL¿HGWREH¿ULQJDQG¿UHERVVHVVR they can move further in prescribed burning operations on their own reservations.” $OORIWKHYLVLWLQJ¿UH¿JKWHUVKDYHWHUUDLQ completely unlike Florida’s and most were glad to have a few days of warm weather. “Things burn when they are green here,” said Joshua Hanks of the Crow Tribe, who works for the BIA’s the Rocky Mountain 5HJLRQ³%XWWKH¿UHFKDOOHQJHVDUHWKHVDPH as anywhere; to stay within the parameters of the burn.” 7KH GD\ EHJDQ ZLWK D EULH¿QJ OHG E\ burn boss Tanya Albert of the Southern Paiute Tribe. She began with the weather report and forecast and then described the area of the burn on a map. The responsibilities of the burn boss include safety of the crew, burning DVPDOOWHVW¿UHDQGGHWHUPLQLQJLILWLVVDIHWR EXUQWKHUHVWRIWKHDFUHV ³$IWHUZHOLJKWWKHWHVW¿UHZHVHHKRZ IDVW LW VSUHDGV WKH ÀDPH OHQJWK DQG KHLJKW and the rate of spread,” said Albert. “If it’s good to go, I tell them to ignite the rest. Li Cohen 6DIHW\LVRXU¿UVWSULRULW\´ From left, Big Cypress resident Charlotte Tommie and Brighton residents Rita Youngman and Mable She gave the go-ahead to ignite at 11:35 Tichenor learn the rules of Blackjack at the grand opening of table games at the Brighton casino Jan. 30. DP7KH¿UH¿JKWHUVRQIRRWDQGLQDEXJJ\ slowly made their way deep into the woods, LJQLWLQJDURZRIÀDPHVDORQJWKHZD\7KH ÀDPHVVSUHDGTXLFNO\DQGDIHZ¿UH¿JKWHUV helped keep it contained with hand tools, thus creating a line devoid of fuel called a EODFNOLQH $ ÀRFN RI ZRRG VWRUNV KRYHUHG Brighton RV over the area, hoping for an easy meal of ODUJHÀHHLQJLQVHFWV There were no strong winds and thick VPRNH ¿OOHG WKH ZRRGV 3UHWW\RQ7RS SXW Resort revels in KLV¿QJHUXSLQWKHDLU “Listen to the wind, it’ll tell you things,” he said. Brittany Iron Shell of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota, walked at the front of busy season WKHOLQHZLWKDFDQRIIXHOVHWWLQJ¿UHVZLWK HYHU\ VWHS 7KH KHDW RI WKH ÀDPHV DQG WKH smoke didn’t deter her. BY BEVERLY BIDNEY the campsites and that they aren’t too close “It’s a lot different than the grasslands Staff Reporter together. at home,” said Iron Shell, who works at the “They have a lot of room,” said Johnson. BIA’s Winnebago Agency in Nebraska. “This ³:H FDPH KHUH WR ¿VK DQG WKHUH¶V URRP WR BR HTON All it takes is a drive back your boat in next to your camper. We is a great opportunity to transition from a to the Brighton Trading Post to see things are KDQGFUHZWRHQJLQHERVVDQGSUHVFULEHG¿UH plan to come back.” hopping at the adjacent RV Resort. A sea of Paul and Rose Davy, from Nashville, burn boss.” recreational vehicles, boats and bikes have Clint Smith of the Crow Tribe in Tennessee have children in South Florida and ¿OOHGWKHSDGSDUNWRFDSDFLW\ ZDQWHGWRVWD\LQWKH2NHHFKREHHDUHD,W¶V 0RQWDQDVWD\HGDWWKHUHDURIWKH¿UHWRWDPS Beverly Bidney “It’s our second year in a row that we’re GRZQDQGSXWRXWDQ\ZD\ZDUGÀDPHV+H WKHLU¿UVWWLPHDWWKH595HVRUWDQGWKH\ZLOO Brittany Iron Shell, of South Dakota, monitors the fire she started Feb. 1 as part of a black line operation full,” said Darcey Barrows, Trading Post stay for two months. adjusted easily to the weather, but moving in Big Cypress. Native American firefighters came from all over the country to train with the Tribe’s general manager. “We have people from all through the BC woods was a new experience ³*RG OHG XV KHUH´ 5RVH VDLG ³,W¶V D forestry department. over New York, Illinois, Indiana, Alaska, nice set up and they have good prices. It’s for him. Canada. They come for the quiet; they love ³7KLV ODQG LV ÀDW ,¶P XVHG WR VWHHS peaceful, clean and the people are friendly. it.” I feel healthier here, I like the nature. We’ll Many are repeat customers and are stay for three months next year.” already making reservations for next year. Wendell Webb, of Hell, Michigan, Season is from November through March arrived in November, will stay until March DQG PRVW FXVWRPHUV VWD\ IRU WZR WR ¿YH and plans to come back next year. He has PRQWKV 7KH PDLQ DWWUDFWLRQ LV ¿VKLQJ EXW friends in Fort Myers and Melbourne, so the some also go to the casino daily. location is perfect for him. “They come here because it’s just nice,” “It’s quiet, the people are nice and they said Jodi King, campground supervisor. really take care of you here,” Webb said. “I 7KLV \HDU LV *DU\ -RKQVRQ DQG 0LNH like the wildlife and the kayaking. We feel Howard’s second at the RV Resort. The fortunate to get a nice place like this.” 3RUWVPRXWK 2KLR UHVLGHQWV OLNH WKH VL]H RI

Beverly Bidney Beverly Bidney Syr Johnathan Duncan, of Nashville, Tanya Albert, of Utah, and Randy Pretty on Top, of Montana, observe the fire they set in Big Cypress to start a 2,000-acre Mike Howard and Gary Johnson are glad to have space for the boat right next to their recreational prescribed burn. vehicle at the Brighton RV Resort Feb. 5, which is filled with campers from all over North America. 5A • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018 Cattle head for the hills at Tribe observes Smith Family Cattle Drive moment of silence for MSD victims BY BEVERLY BIDNEY Reporter BY KEVIN JOHNSON BR HTON²$WWKHWKDQQXDO6PLWK Senior Editor )DPLO\ &DWWOH 'ULYH -DQ  ZKLFK KRQRUV the family patriarchs’ contributions to the 2VFHRODVDLGLQDVWDWHPHQW³:RUGVFDQQRW Tribe in the cattle industry and public service, The Seminole Tribe of Florida observed express the tremendous grief our nation is about 100 family, friends and community a moment of silence Feb. 15 at 10:15 a.m. experiencing over the tragedy that occurred members aimed to move a herd of 30 steer IROORZLQJ WKH )HE  WUDJHG\ LQYROYLQJ D )HE$VDFRPPXQLW\ZHDUHVWXQQHG:H about six miles from the Brighton Marsh mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas mourn the tragic loss of lives and injuries, and Pens to the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena. High School in Parkland that left 17 students, our deepest sympathies go out to the victims, Brighton Board Representative Larry faculty and staff dead. In an email to the their families and friends. We commend the Howard, a longtime supporter of the event, Tribal community and employees, Chairman heroic actions and courage of the rescue was the honorary Trail Boss. 0DUFHOOXV:2VFHROD-UDVNHGIRUDPRPHQW workers, volunteers and investigators.” “It means a lot that the family chose me,” RIUHÀHFWLRQDQGUHVSHFWIRUWKHYLFWLPV &KDLUPDQ 2VFHROD RUGHUHG ÀDJV WR EH Rep. Howard said. “I’ve known all of the “It is with a heavy heart that I request placed at half-mast in respect for the victims. individuals in the family. The Smith family this moment of silence today,” Chairman has meant a lot to the community and many were representatives, councilmen and even President. They took the time to serve their reservation and people respect them for it.” Four generations of the Smith family attended the event, which was organized by Diane Smith, Roger Smith’s widow, with plenty of help from the rest of the family. The surviving children of Jack Smith Beverly Bidney Sr. and Roger Smith’s siblings Jack Jr., The 6th annual Smith Family Cattle Drive, led by honorary Trail Boss and Brighton Board Rep. Larry 1HOOLH6PLWK2QHYD%D[OH\/LQGD7RPPLH Howard, makes its way through Brighton pastures. The participants in the drive aimed to move the herd and Mahala Madrigal are all involved of 30 cattle from the Marsh Pens to the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena on Jan. 27. in the cattle industry and the cattle drive. Their children, grandchildren and great But the cattle drive hit a speedbump FRZJLUOVWRXVHWKHLUURGHRVNLOOVWR¿QGDQG grandchildren participated in the annual about halfway to the destination. The capture the four-legged fugitives. event. yearling steers bolted in Jason Baker roped one escapee on the different directions near far side of the canal and, with the help of the Red Barn. Most ran Daniel Rodriguez and Clint Bowers, tied its into nearby woods and legs together and waited for a cattle trailer were recovered easily. A to retrieve it. Not quite a rodeo event since few others ran across a nobody kept time, but the skills they used bridge, down a road and were the same. LQWR PRUH ZRRGV 2QH 2IWKH¿YHDQLPDOVWKDWUDQDZD\IURP jumped into a wide canal the herd, three were caught quickly, one was and started swimming. lost in the woods and one drowned in the “The steers were a canal. little crazy today,” said “They got hot and took off because of Kevin Johnson Diane Smith. “These the heat stress,” said Bobby Yates, natural The flags in front of the Hollywood Headquarters Building were lowered to half mast to honor the victims animals weren’t used to resources cattle foreman and last year’s of the Feb. 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fl. being in a cattle drive.” honorary trail boss. “I’ve seen animals Most of the ATV behave this way, it’s just part of it. They are drivers and horseback living, breathing creatures and have minds of riders in the cattle drive their own.” anticipated a leisurely After the excitement died down and ride to the rodeo arena, everyone made it to the rodeo grounds, as has been the case for &KDLUPDQ0DUFHOOXV:2VFHROD-UDQG5HS WKH SUHYLRXV ¿YH \HDUV Howard addressed the crowd. How to address But the ruckus of the “Today isn’t about titles; I’m a family escaped bovines caused PHPEHU´ VDLG 2VFHROD ZKR LV PDUULHG WR these cowboys and Roger and Diane Smith’s daughter Trisha. “Just being here and keeping the Beverly Bidney (2) an active shooter memories alive means a lot to the Left, Jason Baker ropes a steer that family.” escaped from the herd during the Howard has also participated cattle drive. Below, some of Brighton’s in the cattle drive every year since littlest cowfolk prepare for the annual situation LWVLQFHSWLRQLQ event. From left are Benjamin Smith, “This one had the most 6, Camelia Grzech, 4, Dahlia Grzech, 7 excitement I’ve seen,” Howard and Jaxson Grzech, 6. said. “This is something the brothers would have liked. I’ll SUBMITTED BY SEMINOLE TRIBE PUBLIC SAFETY together as a group and be aggressive. continue to do this as long as I can When possible, provide the following get up on a horse.” LQIRUPDWLRQ WR ODZ HQIRUFHPHQW RI¿FHUV RU The Smith Family Ranch Unfortunately active shooters are 911 operators: Rodeo, which took place later that becoming more prevalent in today’s society Location of the active shooters day and the next, was sanctioned than they have in the past. Active shooter Number of shooters IRUWKH¿UVWWLPHWKLV\HDU,WWRRND situations are unpredictable and evolve Physical description of the shooters IHZ\HDUVRIHIIRUWWRJHWTXDOL¿HG quickly. It is very important for people of all Number and type of weapons used by the Florida Cattlemen’s ages to know how to properly react to these by shooters Association, but now, rodeo events. Seminole Police Department teaches Number of potential victims at the participants earn points toward the the Run, Hide, Fight method. location Florida Ranch Rodeo Finals to be Run – If there is an accessible escape held in September. path, attempt to evacuate the premises. Warn Individuals typically do not just snap,’ The ranch rodeo featured 13 other individuals that may be unaware of the but display indicators of potentially violent teams from throughout Florida who situation and help others escape if you are behavior over time. If these behaviors are competed in events tied closely able. Call 911 when it is safe to do so. recognized, they can often be managed and to the work they do on the ranch Hide – If evacuation is not possible, treated. Indicators of potentially violent every day. Teams of four men and ¿QGDSODFHWRKLGHZKHUHWKHDFWLYHVKRRWHU behavior by an individual may include: one woman vied to be the best in LV OHVV OLNHO\ WR ¿QG \RX $WWHPSW WR ORFN stray gathering, trailer loading, or barricade doors or other entrances with Depression/withdrawal team branding, team sorting and heavy furniture or objects. Remain quiet and Repeated violations of rules or ranch bronc riding competitions. turn off lights in the room and make sure policies The overall winner was the team phones are turned to silent. Stay away from Explosive outbursts of anger or rage from HA Bar in Venus. windows. Hiding behind large items can help without provocation SURWHFW\RXIURPJXQ¿UH Behavior that may suggest paranoia Fight – As a last resort, and only when (e.g., “everybody is against me”) your life is in imminent danger, attempt to Escalation of domestic problems disrupt and/or incapacitate the active shooter. 7DONRIVHYHUH¿QDQFLDOSUREOHPV Look around your location for objects you Talk of previous incidents of can use to incapacitate the shooter. Work violence. RICHARD NEW CASTILLO MedicareMedicara e cardscards 954.522.3500 protectprotecct yyourouur healthh aandnd youryyouur identity ided ntittyy Helping the Seminole Community For Many Years

NewNew MMedicareedicare cardscards wwillill bbee ssentent ttoo MMedicareedicare 24 HOURS A DAY ppatientsatients bbetweenetween AAprilpril 2018 andand AprilApril 2019. Since 1990 I have protected rights like yours. 0\RãFHGHIHQGV'8,VGUXJRIIHQVHVVXVSHQGHG OLFHQVHVGRPHVWLFYLROHQFHDQGDOOIHORQLHVDQG YouYou don’t need to do anythinganything to Watch youryour mailbox for youryour new PLVGHPHDQRUVWKURXJKRXW)ORULGDDQGWKH ggetet your new cardcard cardcard withwith newnew numbernumber 8QLWHG6WDWHV The hiring of an attorney is an important decision MakeMake sure yoyourur mailimailingng address is YouYou can use youryour new cardcard at youryour that should not be based solely upon advertise- up to datedate tribaltribal healthcarehealthcare provider 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 LearnLearn mmoreore at ggggo.medicare.gov/newcardo.medicare.gov/newcard 5,&+$5'&$67,//2 the Trial Attorney of the year. He graduated from oorr ccallall 1-800-633-4227. )/25,'$&5,0,1$/'()(16($772851(< Capital University in 1989 and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1990, Federal Bar in 1992, and the Fed- :::&$67,//2/$:2)),&(6&20 eral Trial Bar in 1994. 6A • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018 Two-Spirit couple competes Cook Off makes in Sweetheart’s Special tasty debut in Trail

BY BEVERLY BIDNEY Sweetheart’s BY KEVIN JOHNSON The contestants received prize money and Reporter Special was Senior Editor trophies. sponsored Osceola said there are is no magic to his by Wanda TRA L — Appetite-pleasing aromas cooking and that he enjoyed competing in the B C PRESS — Sean Snyder and Bowers, who drifted through the early afternoon breeze Cook Off. Adrian Matthias Stevens have been dancing welcomed DW WKH +XJJLQV FDPS GXULQJ WKH ¿UVW 7UDLO “It’s good. I’m looking forward to the since they could walk; Snyder is a men’s everyone to Seminole Community BB Ribs & Chicken QH[W RQH´ KH VDLG DV KH SUHSDUHG ULEV IRU fancy dancer and Stevens is a grass dancer. dance. Cook Off on Feb. 24. lunch for about 50 people in attendance. “We are both just natural dancers,” said “They The contest attracted a handful of cooks The event also featured breakfast, music, Stevens, who is Northern Ute, Shoshone- had a really who used either open pits or grills to work vendors and plenty of activities for kids, such Bannock and San Carlos Apache. “We were awesome their talents on four slabs each of chicken or DVDURFNFOLPELQJZDOODQGJLDQWLQÀDWDEOHV raised in the pow wow world and people routine,” ULEV7KHELJJHVWEHQH¿FLDULHVZHUHWKHWKUHH ³,W¶VRXU¿UVWRQH,¶PSOHDVHGZLWKLW:H know our values and traditions. They watched Bowers judges Erica Deitz, Machir Marsh and Matt learn as we go,” said Trail Council Liaison us grow up and watched over us.” said. “They Rockwell who taste-tested and scored each Norman Huggins. The couple put together a winning stayed in and contestant’s entry. They gave rave reviews. routine using both dance styles and came in danced; I ³*RRGWHQGHUQHVVDQGJRRGÀDYRU7KHUH Coo Off Results second in the Sweetheart’s Special Feb. 10 didn’t have ZDV ÀDYRU UHDOO\ GHHS WR WKH ERQH´ VDLG at the Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow. any qualms 0DUVKD¿UH¿JKWHUSDUDPHGLFZLWK6HPLQROH Ri s Snyder and Stevens were well-received by about it. And Fire Rescue. 1. Mike Osceola -81 points the audience and other dancers. then they “Some were really good. Both chicken 2. Migathe Leroy Osceola -70 points “It’s kind of like a redemption for us,” took second. entries were moist and tender. I appreciate 3. Jake Keyser -62 points Stevens said, referring to the last pow wow They had the that,” said Deitz, who works in the President’s in which they competed. nerve to get 2I¿FHLQ+ROO\ZRRG Chic en Salt Lake City residents Snyder and into my dance The best of the bunch were deemed 1. Jake Keyser -74 points 6WHYHQVZHUHGLVTXDOL¿HGIRUEHLQJDVDPHVH[ and when to be Michael Osceola in the ribs contest 2. Alvin Buster Jr. -70 points couple when they danced in the Sweetheart’s they placed, and Jake Keyser in the chicken contest. Special at the San Manuel Band of Mission they had to Indians pow wow in October 2017 in San say how they Bernardino, California. felt about the “There were three groups of about a other person. dozen couples each,” Stevens said. “The They did it FRXSOHVWKDWZHUHWKHUHZHUHVRH[FLWHGIRU just like the us, wanted us out there and supported us. The rest of them. committee wasn’t as progressive as the rest Fair is fair, I of California.” just asked for ³,W ZDV D GLI¿FXOW VLWXDWLRQ´ DGGHG sweetheart Snyder, who is Navajo and Southern Ute. “We dancers.” went out and competed and we weren’t part Bowers RIWKH¿QDOLVWV:HNQHZZHFRXOGGREHWWHU realizes not EXWZHGLGQ¶WNQRZZHZHUHGLVTXDOL¿HG$ everyone reporter from powwows.com interviewed in the Tribe Beverly Bidney us. The committee told the reporter we were accepts Sweetheart’s Special dancers Adrian Matthias Stevens and Sean Snyder flank Wanda GLVTXDOL¿HGEXWWKH\QHYHUWROGXV´ Snyder and Bowers, who sponsored the special at the Hollywood Pow Wow. According to a statement from the San Stevens’ Manuel Pow Wow, the couple wasn’t truthful lifestyle. challenges or prejudices they had in California about the gender of each dancer on the 7KH\ KDYH EHHQ WRJHWKHU IRU ¿YH \HDUV DQG allowed them to focus on representing application form. engaged for two. LGBT Native Americans themselves as a couple. They were surprised “The San Manuel Pow Wow competition are sometimes referred to as Two-Spirit and thrilled to win second place. rules state clearly that being less than truthful people among tribes because the individuals “I feel incredible, I feel accepted,” said when entering any of our competitions will have both a male and female spirit within Snyder. “Wanda just wanted people, couples. disqualify any participant. This couple them and are the embodiment of both genders. Those were the only rules. Compared to what misrepresented themselves as a man/ According to Indiana University ZHH[SHULHQFHGEHIRUHLWZDVQLJKWDQGGD\ woman couple to enter the contest, thereby anthropologist Brian Gilley, many Native The Seminoles have been beautiful. We felt were dismissed from competition when this American tribes used to recognize four so much love, positivity and hospitality here misrepresentation was discovered. The same genders feminine woman, masculine and felt good entering the arena.” VH[FRXSOHZRXOGKDYHEHHQLQHOLJLEOHWREHLQ woman, feminine man and masculine man. Tribal Fair was the fourth pow wow the competition under established rules. The ,QGLYLGXDOV LQ VDPHVH[ UHODWLRQVKLSV ZHUH in which they competed together in a Pow Wow Committee and judges became considered holy and treated with utmost 6ZHHWKHDUW¶V 6SHFLDO 7KH ¿UVW ZDV LQ aware of the couple in question during the respect and acceptance before European 2015 at the Saginaw Chippewa Pow Wow competition and agreed to allow them to settlers arrived and reshaped Native culture. in Michigan, then at a small pow wow in complete the dance to honor them and their Snyder and Stevens simply wanted to Washington state the following year, followed relationship,” the statement read. compete and were pleased when they realized by the San Miguel Pow Wow in October. Kevin Johnson Both Snyder and Stevens dance they were welcome at Tribal Fair. After an article about them appeared in Mike Osceola prepares ribs for the community during the first Trail Seminole Community BBQ Cook Off individually at pow wows and Stevens came “The spouse of a staff member told us a People Magazine article on Dec. 15, 2017, on Feb. 24. He won first place in the ribs contest. in fourth at the Seminole Pow Wow in the there were no rules here; just come here, Snyder and Stevens were invited to speak grass dance category earlier this month. The show up and show out,” Stevens said. at the Human Rights Campaign’s Time to Knowing they wouldn’t face any of the Thrive conference in Orlando Feb. 17. The duo decided to stay in South Florida for the week and Bowers took them to the Ah-Tah- Thi-Ki Museum and Billie Swamp Safari in Big Cypress. ³:H DUH H[FLWHG WR FRPH KHUH WR H[SHULHQFHWKHFXOWXUDOFHQWHUVZKLFKLVZKDW we do everywhere we go,” Snyder said. “The culture of any tribe is what’s important and that’s what blows us away.” Snyder is a beader and Stevens is a sewer who is known in the pow wow world for the regalia he creates, including the Ute inspired regalia they wore for the Sweetheart’s Special. “We revamped our routine by running H[WUD PLOHV DQG UHDOO\ SUHSDUHG RXUVHOYHV for this,” Stevens said. “We challenged each other as dancers and used our athleticism to come back strong.” The Sweetheart’s Special was comprised of four dances of different tempos over two days. The drums set the pace and the dancers did their best to keep up. Seventeen couples competed for the prize money and the top ¿YHZHUHDZDUGHGSUL]HVUDQJLQJIURP WRSOXVDVZHHWKHDUWER[RIFDQG\IRU Valentine’s Day and a Seminole patchwork tote bag. “We admire these couples,” Snyder Beverly Bidney said. “When you see that type of love and Sean Snyder and Adrian Matthias Stevens tour the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in Big Cypress Feb. 14. companionship, we are inspired by it.” Kevin Johnson From left, Erica Deitz, Matt Rockwell and Machir Marsh serve as judges in the Cook Off for chicken and ribs.

Courtesy photo Some of the couples who danced in the Tribal Fair and Pow Wow Sweetheart’s Special Feb. 9 and 10. Snyder and Stevens are the third and fourth from the right. Kevin Johnson Migathe Leroy Osceola finishes up his cooking on an open pit at the Cook Off in Trail. 7A • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018 Conference at Native Learning Center tackles energy independence and options for tribes

BY KEVIN JOHNSON the Ponca passed a Rights of Nature statute we don’t have to take the lead; we just want Senior Editor as protection for its ecosystems, including to make sure that wherever we’re going we wildlife. She suggested the Seminole Tribe all get there together, and that’s the purpose HOLL OOD — Casey Camp- consider a Rights of Nature measure. of these conferences.” +RULQHN NQRZV ¿UVWKDQG ZKDW NLQG RI “It is an added layer of protection on Chairman Osceola said the Tribe recently disruption drilling into the Earth can cause, tribal lands,” she said. began to delve into looking at the alternative which was one reason why the member of 7KH FRQIHUHQFH ZKLFK LV H[SHFWHG and renewable energy sectors. the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma’s Business to be an annual event, brought together “I was approached about eight months &RPPLWWHH H[SUHVVHG JUDWLWXGH WR WKH dozens of tribal personnel from throughout ago about this opportunity to pursue 6HPLQROH7ULEHIRUKRVWLQJLWV¿UVW5HQHZDEOH ,QGLDQ &RXQWU\ ± LQFOXGLQJ 672) RI¿FLDOV alternative energy, renewable energy, whether Energy & Sustainability Conference. and employees as well as representatives it be wind, or whether it be solar, or whether “We really learned a lot here,” Camp- from the U.S. government, private business it be hydro,” he said. Horinek told Chairman Marcellus W. and utilities, including Florida Power & Last fall the Seneca Nation of Indians 2VFHROD -U &KDLUPDQ¶V 2I¿FH 6SHFLDO Light. Several topics centered on alternative LQ1HZ

THE LAW OFFICES OF ALAN S. BERNSTEIN, PA. Arrested? We need to talk!

CRIMINAL CHARGES DEMAND A SERIOUS DEFENSE

West Palm Beach office Call 954-925-3111, or on evenings by appointment only & weekends call 954-347-1000 Email [email protected] CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION Served as lead council in numerous Instructor at National College for DUI criminal jury trials Defense at Harvard Law School Has concentrated on criminal Completed intensive trial advocacy defense matters since 1981 with the National Association and Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving In: Practicing In: Broward County, DUI Domestic Violence Palm Beach County, Juvenile Offenses Drug Crimes Hendry County, Violations of Probation Theft Crimes & Glades County Traffic Offenses Felonies

THE LAW OFFICES OF ALAN S. BERNSTEIN, PA. 2131 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 303 301 Clematis St., Suite 3000 Hollywood, Fl 33020 West Palm Beach, Fl 33401

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

Please feel free to visit our website at: Floridacriminaldefensepro.com 8A • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018 Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in the community BY REBECCA FELL WR EULQJ SDUW RI WKH 0XVHXP DQG 7+32 WR Archaeologists investigate Curator of Exhibits 7ULEDO PHPEHUV DW WKHLU FRQYHQLHQFH DQG KDV DOUHDG\ DWWHQGHG WKH 7ULEDO )DLU LQ +ROO\ZRRG%ULJKWRQ)LHOG'D\VWKH%DWWOH 7KURXJKRXW WKH \HDU WKH PXVHXP DQG RI 2NHHFKREHH DQG WKH 2UDQJH %ORVVRP Seminole medicinal collector 7ULEDO +LVWRULF 3UHVHUYDWLRQ 2I¿FH  VWDII )HVWLYDO LQ 'DYLH &KHFN RXW WKH OLVW EHORZ SDUWLFLSDWHVLQPDQ\HYHQWVZLWKLQWKH7ULEDO IRU ZKDW HYHQWV WKH GHSDUWPHQW ZLOO DWWHQG FRPPXQLW\ /LNH PDQ\ SHRSOH -DQXDU\ DQGZKDWZLOOEHIHDWXUHGLQWKHQH[WFRXSOH )HEUXDU\ DQG 0DUFK DUH EXV\ PRQWKV IRU RIPRQWKV BY RACHEL MORGAN JUDQGFKLOGUHQ WKH EDVLFV RI URDVWLQJ WXUWOH ZKRZDQWWRXVHWKHFDPSDVDSODFHWRWHDFK WKHVH GHSDUWPHQWV DV VR PDQ\ JUHDW HYHQWV o alee Shootout arch and THPO Archaeologist DQGJDU¿VK2QDQ\JLYHQGD\6WHOODFRXOG \RXQJHU JHQHUDWLRQV DERXW WUDGLWLRQDO FDPS WDNH SODFH LQFOXGLQJ 7ULEDO )DLU DQG 3RZ 6HPLQROH:DUVGLVSOD\ &DWWOH &DUW GLVSOD\ EHIRXQG VHZLQJ PDNLQJGROOV GRLQJEHDG OLIH :RZ %ULJKWRQ )LHOG 'D\V ,PPRNDOHH &DQRHDQG0XVHXP7+32LQIRUPDWLRQ 7KH7ULEDO +LVWRULF 3UHVHUYDWLRQ 2I¿FH ZRUNJULQGLQJFRUQDQGPDNLQJFRUQPHDO 7+32LVFRPPLWWHGWRUHFRUGLQJKLVWRULF 6KRRWRXWDQGFDWWOHGULYHV Health Festival arch 7+32 DLPVWRLGHQWLI\DQGSUHVHUYHDUHDV 2XWVLGH RI WKH FDPS 6WHOOD DLGHG WKRVH LQ 6HPLQROHFDPSVDVDSDUWRILWVEURDGHUHIIRUWV At many of these events there is an 0XVHXP7+32 LQIRUPDWLRQ XSFRPLQJ RIFXOWXUDOVLJQL¿FDQFHWRWKH6HPLQROH7ULEH QHHG DV D FROOHFWRU RI PHGLFLQDO KHUEV ,Q WR SUHVHUYH DQG SURWHFW FXOWXUDO UHVRXUFHV $K7DK7KL.L 0XVHXP  7+32 ERRWK HYHQWVDQGERDUGZDONLQIRUPDWLRQ RI)ORULGD$VWKH7ULEHFRQWLQXHVWRH[SDQG SDUWLFXODU 6WHOOD KHOSHG PHPEHUV RI WKH %\ PHHWLQJ ZLWK FRPPXQLW\ PHPEHUV WR :KLOH WKH ERRWK RIIHUV D ORW RI LQIRUPDWLRQ Big Cypress Cattle Drive arch 7+32 HQGHDYRUV WR HQVXUH DSSURSULDWH FRPPXQLW\ VXIIHULQJ IURP DFKHV DQG SDLQV UHFRUG WKHVH SODFHV7+32 HQVXUHV WKDW WKH IRU SHRSOH ZKR KDYH QHYHU KHDUG RI LW &DWWOH&DUWGLVSOD\&RZ7RVVJDPH0DSV SURWHFWLRQ RI FXOWXUDO UHVRXUFHV WKURXJKRXW DQGFDUHGIRUPRWKHUVZLWKQHZERUQFKLOGUHQ 7ULEH¶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¶VGHSDUWXUH VLJQL¿FDQFHWRWKH6HPLQROH7ULEHRI)ORULGD FROOHFWLRQ DUH DYDLODEOH WR 7ULEDO PHPEHUV 5HG5LEERQIHVWLYLWLHVDQGSDUDGH2IFRXUVH -ROO\WRUHFRUGWKHKLVWRULF6WHOOD6PLWK&DPS WKH 6WHOOD 6PLWK &DPS ZDV HQJXOIHG E\ FDOOWKH7ULEDO+LVWRULF3UHVHUYDWLRQ2I¿FHDW IRU IUHH7KH VWDII FDQ ZRUN ZLWK SHRSOH WR WKH0XVHXPDQG7+32GHSDUWPHQWZLOOEH RQWKH%ULJKWRQ5HVHUYDWLRQLQOLJKWRIIXWXUH LQFUHDVLQJDPRXQWVRIYHJHWDWLRQDQGWRGD\ RUVWRSE\WKHRI¿FHV VFKHGXOHWLPHVWRVHHWKHFROOHFWLRQUHVHDUFK KRVWLQJ WKH DQQXDO $PHULFDQ ,QGLDQ $UWV GHYHORSPHQW SURMHFWV ZLWK WKH SRWHQWLDO WR QRUHPQDQWVRIWKHKLVWRULFFDPSDUHYLVLEOH WRSLFVDQGFRQWULEXWHWKHLURZQRUDOKLVWRULHV &HOHEUDWLRQ $,$& RQ1RYDQG/RRN LPSDFWWKLVVLWH 7KH ORFDWLRQ RI WKH 6WHOOD 6PLWK &DPS WRWKHFROOHFWLRQ IRUPRUHGHWDLOVODWHUWKLV\HDU 7KH 7+32 VWDII UHPDLQV VLJQL¿FDQW WR 6PLWK¶V GHVFHQGDQWV $W PDQ\ HYHQWV ELQGHUV RI SKRWRV $VDOZD\VWKHGHSDUWPHQWORRNVIRUZDUG PHW 0ROOLH -ROO\ IRU SHRSOH WR VHH DUH EURXJKW DORQJ 7KHUH WR KHDULQJ LGHDV IRU VKDULQJ PRUH RI WKH JUDQGGDXJKWHU RI DUH PDQ\ JUHDW PHPRULHV LQ WKRVH SKRWRV 6HPLQROHVWRULHVLQWKHFRPPXQLW\,IWKHUH 6WHOOD 6PLWK DW D 6RPHWLPHV WKH VWDII LV ORRNLQJ IRU LQSXW LVDQLGHDIRUDQH[KLELWGLVSOD\±HLWKHULQ FOHDULQJ WKDW UXQV :KLOHSHRSOHDUHLGHQWL¿HGLQPDQ\SKRWRV WKH PXVHXP RU IRU HYHQWV ±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± HLJKW FKLFNHHV RQH VKRZHU KXW D KLGH WDQQLQJ VWDWLRQDQGDKRJSHQ /LIH DW WKH 6WHOOD 6PLWK&DPSUHYROYHG DURXQG WUDGLWLRQ $V FDPS PDWULDUFK 6WHOOD SUHSDUHG traditional meals for Courtesy photo KHUIDPLO\DQGWDXJKW Stella Smith (far right) with unknown woman and children. her children and

Courtesy photo Museum and THPO booth at the 2017 Tribal Fair.

Finalists present design concepts for National Native ƌŝŶŐĨƌŝĞŶĚƐΘĨĂŵŝůLJ͊  American Veterans 'ĞƚĐƌĂŌLJ͕ĞdžƉůŽƌĞƚŚĞǀĞƌŐůĂĚĞƐ͕ƚĂƐƚĞ Memorial ƚƌĂĚŝƟŽŶ͕ĞŶũŽLJĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƟŽŶƐĂŶĚŵŽƌĞ͊  FROM PRESS RELEASE WKHZD\WKHVHPHQDQGZRPHQFKRVHWRVHUYH RYHU WKRVH \HDUV´ 7KH HYHQW ZDV ZHEFDVW DQGLVDUFKLYHGDWKWWSQPDLVLHGXH[SORUH March 10th: Archaeology Day The Smithsonian’s National Museum PXOWLPHGLDZHEFDVWV RIWKH$PHULFDQ,QGLDQKRVWHGWKH¿QDOLVWV 7KH¿QDOLVWVDUH -DPHV'LQK'DQLHO6D6X:HK-RQHV 3RQFD  James Dinh DQG (QRFK .HOO\ +DQH\ 6HPLQROH  'DQLHO 6D6X:HK -RQHV 3RQFD  April 21st: Earth Day +DUYH\ 3UDWW &KH\HQQH$UDSDKR  6WHIDQLH DQG(QRFK.HOO\+DQH\ 6HPLQROH 5RFNQDNDQG/HUR\7UDQV¿HOG 0ƗRUL1JDL 1DWLRQ 7DKX1JDWL 7RD  ZKR ZLOO DGYDQFH WR WKH +DUYH\3UDWW &KH\HQQH$UDSDKR June 28th: Art at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki VHFRQGVWDJHRIWKH1DWLRQDO1DWLYH$PHULFDQ Stefanie Rocknak 9HWHUDQV0HPRULDOGHVLJQFRPSHWLWLRQ /HUR\ 7UDQV¿HOG 0ƗRUL 1JDL 7KH¿YH¿QDOLVWV²FKRVHQIURPDSRRO 7DKX1JDWL7RD RI  FRPSOHWHG VXEPLVVLRQV ² VKDUHG July 28th: Seminole War Day WKHLUYLVLRQIRUWKHPHPRULDODQGSUHVHQWHG 6HUYLQJ RQ WKH MXU\ WR HYDOXDWH WKH WKHLU LQLWLDO GHVLJQ FRQFHSWV DW ³0HHW

Training from couch to 5K Karen’s Corner: SUBMITTED BY BOB LAMENDOLA PLQXWHVHDFKWLPH UXQQLQJ7RWDOPLQXWHV Florida Department of Health in Broward ee t o 'R EORFNV RI  PLQXWHV RI 5XQWKUHHPLQXWHVRIUXQQLQJ7RWDO UXQQLQJDQGPLQXWHVRIZDONLQJ7RWDO PLQXWHV Making the most PLQXWHVHDFKWLPH ee seven PLQXWHVRIUXQQLQJ7RWDO :DONLQJ LV JUHDW ZD\ WR JHW WKH  ee three 7ZRUHSHWLWLRQVRIPLQXWHV PLQXWHVHDFKWLPH PLQXWHVRIPRGHUDWHH[HUFLVHQHHGHGHYHU\ RIUXQQLQJDQGPLQXWHVRIZDONLQJWKHQ ee eight PLQXWHVRIUXQQLQJ7RWDO ZHHNIRUJRRGKHDOWK)RUWKRVHZKRZDQWWR PLQXWHVRIUXQQLQJDQGPLQXWHVRIZDONLQJ PLQXWHVHDFKWLPH UDLVHWKHEDUKRZHYHUFRQVLGHUMRJJLQJ

7KH &HQWHUV IRU 0HGLFDUH  0HGLFDLG 6HUYLFHV &06  ZLOO PDLO \RX D QHZ RV Camping • Cabins • Dining • Spa • Bike Riding • Fishing 0HGLFDUHFDUGEHWZHHQ$SULODQG$SULO   0HGLFDUH LV UHPRYLQJ \RXU 6RFLDO 6HFXULW\ QXPEHU IURP \RXU FDUG DQG LV UHSODFLQJLWZLWKDQXPEHUWKDWLVXQLTXHWR \RX

863-467-0474 BRIGHTONRVRESORT.COM 10A • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018 SEMINOLE SCENES

Beverly Bidney CELEBRATING THE HEART: Valentine’s Day was the perfect time for the Big Cypress community to gather for the annual photo recognizing Heart Health Awareness Month. Seniors and staff dressed in red- and the more romantic shade of pink- took a few minutes to pose for the picture. Beverly Bidney photo

Courtesy of Ruth Osceola REPRESENTING THE NATIONS: Chandler DeMayo represents the Seminole Tribe of Florida in Washington, D.C. while attending the Close Kevin Johnson Up program with other student leaders from tribes around the country. DOWN THE SLIDE: Rayann Thomas, 5, enjoys an inflatable slide during the Trail Seminole Community Cook Off on Feb. 24. In addition to the cooking contest, games and activities were set up for kids.

Beverly Bidney NEW HOME: Members of the Naples community pose with their new chickee, which was completed in December 2017. Plans for the chickee include traditional cooking classes, bi-monthly breakfast and lunch and monthly programming for youth. Built Cynthia Osceola, the chickee measures 20 by 40 feet and is vented on each side of the roof for cooking. The custom 8 by 10 foot grill was built by Danny Tommie of Brighton. From left are Bryce Osceola, Jessica Osceola, Joaquin McKinley Velasco- Osceola, Brian Zepeda, Christina Billie and Brittany Billie. Beverly Bidney photo

Beverly Bidney BREAKFAST CLUB: A flock of wood storks gather in a shallow pond on the Immokalee reservation to feast on fish in the early morning of Jan. 31. Two of the storks appear to enjoy a morning dance as the rest of the flock search for fish.

Courtesy photo SUPER BOWL SUNDAY: Brother Darence Fuentes, 7, and Ryland Fuentes, 6, can hardly contain their excitement at the Super Bowl Sunday feast at the Hollywood Boys and Beverly Bidney Girls Club. KODAK MOMENT: Cayden Jumper and Dalina Rodriguez enjoy their seat aboard a horse at the Junior Cypress Rodeo Arena.

Beverly Bidney PICTURE PERFECT: Diane Smith (holding the camera/phone) and daughter Amanda Smith enjoy the ride during the Smith Family Cattle Drive on Jan. 27 in Brighton.

Kevin Johnson WELCOME LAP: Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. waves the crowd as part of the opening ceremony of the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association event Feb. 16 during the Brighton Fair Day and Rodeo. 11A • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018

NATIONAL NATIVE NEWS

Ne exhi it loo s at Native a headdress, holding a bow and arrow. continue with that success.” In addition, AIMS has been able VLJQL¿FDQWIRUSHRSOHZKRKDYHORQJFODLPHG A ericans i pact on US culture “I think the exhibition was carried out Native American leaders want to create to increase the number of local Native indigenous Ta no heritage. ZHOO DQG LW GH¿QLWHO\ PDNHV \RX WKLQN RI Sovereign Community School, a 6-12 grade American high school students taking While historians, archaeologists and FLA STAFF Ari Bold. Native American imagery,” she said. “When charter school that would incorporate native advanced-placement classes or concurrent descendant communities had claimed the Visionary. A spectacular success. I see images like that, I’ll think more about themes in all aspects of learning. college enrollment classes from three in Ta no weren’t extinct for decades, until The words in an online promotion where it came from.” “This stuff is stuff that everyone should 2015-16 to 75 in 2018-19. now they lacked clear genetic evidence to for a new museum exhibit in Washington, Reed, University of Tennessee know. It’s not just important for indigenous AIMS held a forum in the Student support their case. D.C., describe an 1830 U.S. law that forced professor and Cherokee woman, fears communities to care about things like Union at FLC to present some of its work Lead author Dr Hannes Schroeder, thousands of American Indians from their people will get the wrong impression about tribal sovereignty and the role our tribes and recognize numerous collaborators who from the University of Copenhagen, said: lands in the South to areas west of the the Indian Removal Act from the website. played not just in shaping our history but helped the program for the past two years. µ,W¶VDIDVFLQDWLQJ¿QGLQJ Mississippi River. An essay puts a positive spin on what Reed in shaping the sciences, in shaping math, in Reaching out to the Native American Many history books will tell you that Provocative, yes, says the co-curator calls ethnic cleansing. shaping literature,” said Phil Gover, head of community was the biggest reason the the indigenous population of the Caribbean of the exhibit “Americans” that opened Yet, she plans to visit. Sovereign. “We can create an educational program was able to make a difference was all but wiped out, but people who self- last month at the National Museum of the “I think there is legitimacy to say, come curriculum that does all of those things.” and increase Native American students’ identify as Ta no have always argued for American Indian. Bold and visionary in look at this exhibit. That’s a fair response to Oklahoma City has one of the highest entry into college, said Robert Aspen, an continuity. imagining a country free of American criticism,” Reed said. “I want to go and give per capita rates of native students in the academic adviser at Durango High School Now we know they were right all Indians. A spectacular success in greatly the exhibit a fair shake because it may be country. Community leaders and child and a member of the AIMS team. along: There has been some form of genetic H[SDQGLQJZHDOWKIURPFRWWRQ¿HOGVZKHUH brilliant and could do everything the website advocacy groups said it’s important for “After all the bullet points,” he said, continuity in the Caribbean.’ millions of blacks worked as slaves. does not.” parents to have choices. “the big part of this success is developing Study co-author Professor Eske “When you’re in the show, you “For a lot of parents, they haven’t had individual relationships and trust with Willerslev, from the, University of understand bold and visionary become as egas eview ournal an option like this to have a school founded students, families and tribes.” Cambridge, said: It has always been clear tongue in cheek,” co-curator Cecile by indigenous school leaders and educators The program was funded for two years that people in the Caribbean have Native Ganteaume said. that would offer a culturally relevant by a $300,000 grant from the Colorado American ancestry, but because the region education to Native American children,” Department of Higher Education and has such a complex history of migration, The exhibit that runs through 2022 +DUYDUG8QLYHUVLW\¶V¿UVW has opened to good reviews and pushes said Robert Ruiz of Scissortail Community $100,000 from a matching grant from the LW ZDV GLI¿FXOW WR SURYH ZKHWKHU WKLV ZDV the national debate over American Indian tenured Native A erican studies Development. “So, for us and for our Native Colorado Education Initiative. In addition, VSHFL¿FDOO\ LQGLJHQRXV WR WKH &DULEEHDQ imagery — including men in headdresses professor gets to or American parents, this is a very exciting and Richard Ballantine, the chairman of the until now.’ with bows, arrows and tomahawks — and historical day.” board of Ballantine Communications Inc., sports teams named the Chiefs, Braves +DUYDUG 8QLYHUVLW\ KDV KLUHG LWV ¿UVW Opponents said schools like Sovereign which owns The Durango Herald, provided Daily ail and Blackhawks. The NFL’s Washington tenured Native American studies professor would actually segregates the students. a private donation to help pay for counselors Redskins logo on one wall prompts visitors following multiple calls for the school to “ If we give this, then the Latino to reduce the summer melt issue. Native A erican treat ent to think about why it’s described both as a offer formalized Native American studies as students are going to want their own school Now, Mike Hudson, a member of center faces la suit fro olo part of its curriculum, reported The Harvard and the black kids are going to want their the board of directors of the Community unifying force in D.C. and offensive. County The exhibit falls short, some say, Crimson. own school. Aren’t you just segregating Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado, Philip J. Deloria started teaching in schools?’ I’ve heard that word, segregated said the organization is looking for with an accompanying website and its The federal Indian Health Service characterization of the Indian Removal Act. January of this year, transferring to Harvard schools. Segregation is a system of community donations from Southwest from his former position in the American oppression, and this is a system of choice,” Colorado in an effort to continue the wants to put an adolescent rehab program The online text is a perplexing way to on farmland northwest of Davis, but Yolo characterize an effort that spanned multiple Studies department at the University of Gover said. “This is a system where parents program. Michigan. Harvard History Department get to opt in to hopefully give their kids an “We want to keep the program going &RXQW\RI¿FLDOVVD\WKHFXUUHQWSURSRVDOLV presidencies and at one point, consumed DUHFLSHIRUWUDI¿FGLVDVWHU RQH¿IWK RI WKH IHGHUDO EXGJHW VDLG %HQ Chair Daniel L. Smail called Deloria “the education that they want.” in perpetuity, and we will continue to seek leading — I was gonna say one of the Sovereign Community School can federal, state and national funding, but we’d The $20 million live-in facility would Barnes, second chief of the Shawnee Tribe. treat roughly 100 substance-addicted The law led to the deaths of thousands of leading, but he’s really the best — historian appeal the vote and continue their push to like to receive funding from the region as of Native Americans active today,” in a create the charter school. well. We want southwest Colorado to have American Indian and Alaska Native youth people who were marched from their homes each year. without full compensation for the value of statement to the Crimson. some skin in the game,” he said. Penn has hired multiple tenure-track lahoma ews But Yolo County supervisors say it the land they left behind. And it affected far would also pose a major safety issue due to PRUHWULEHVWKDQWKH¿YHKLJKOLJKWHGRQOLQH Native American studies professors. In Chron 2013, when the University hired Assistant cars coming around the bend of county road he said. 31. The county has asked the federal entity “It made it seem like it was a trivial Professor of Anthropology Margaret Progra helps Native A erican Tri e found y Colu us didn t Bruchac, she was the third tenure-track to add a left turn lane to mitigate the risk, matter that turned out best for everyone,” students get ready for college go extinct after all but Supervisor Don Saylor says they haven’t he said. “I cannot imagine an exhibit at Native American studies professor to be hired by Penn. budged. the newly established African-American DURAN O Colo. — “You don’t have A 1,000-year-old tooth has provided 7KH FRXQW\ ¿OHG D ODZVXLW RYHU WKH museum that talked about how economically Deloria is currently teaching a graduate to go through this alone.” seminar on Native American historiography, JHQHWLF HYLGHQFH WKDW WKH ¿UVW QDWLYHV WR WUDI¿FLVVXHODVWZHHN wonderful slavery was for the South.” With that simple statement, Torey meet Columbus in the New World have “They’re basically shifting the burden Ganteaume said the website isn’t and will begin teaching an undergraduate Archuleta, a Fort Lewis College freshman introductory course on Native American living descendants in the Caribbean. RIWUDI¿FVDIHW\IURPWKHLUSURMHFWWRWKHTrail of Tears, One unanticipated problem the program They will give all that they do forming the legal foundation for refunding Pocahontas and the Battle of Little Bighorn. OKLAHO A C T Oklahoma encountered in increasing Native American possess for anything that is given to them, to Native American veterans the improper $Q RULHQWDWLRQ ¿OP RQ WKH LQYHQWLRQ RI City Public Schools board members have matriculation was described as “summer exchanging things even for bits of broken assessment of state income tax for nearly a Thanksgiving starts with a once widely used voted 7-1 to shelve the creation of a Native melt,” which is the failure of a student to crockery,’ he noted upon meeting them in quarter century. television screen test featuring an Indian American charter school on Monday night. enroll in college after being accepted upon the Bahamas in 1492. 7KH +RXVH ELOO XS IRU D ¿QDO YRWH head and then questions the hoopla of the Board members said they are not graduation from high school. They were very well built, with very 7XHVGD\ ZRXOG DOORZ WKH ¿OLQJ RI UHIXQG national holiday when America already had opposed to the premise of having an In 2016-17, AIMS administrators handsome bodies and very good faces.... claims for state personal income taxes Independence Day. indigenous-focused school but thy are noticed 46 Native American students They do not carry arms or know them.... inappropriately withheld from federal Eden Slone, a graduate student in FRQFHUQHGWKH¿QDQFLDOVDUHQRWULJKWDWWKLV from high schools in southwest Colorado They should be good servants.’ military paychecks to Native Americans museum studies in the Washington, D.C., time. had been accepted to college, but only 26 Few of the Ta no were left a half-century ZKRKDGRI¿FLDOUHVLGHQFHVRQWULEDOODQGV area, said she was impressed by the exhibit’s “We’ve got a great set of charters actually enrolled in a college. The next year, later, wiped out by European disease and the and served on active duty in the years 1977 design and interactive touch tables. She schools in this district,” said board member counselors reached out to Native American slave trade, and it was thought for centuries to 2001. never realized that Tootsie Pop wrappers Mark Mann. “We’ve had a lot of success students who had been accepted to college they had gone extinct. featured an image of an American Indian in with them, and we want to make sure we to increase the enrollment rate. 7KH QHZ ¿QGLQJV DUH OLNHO\ WR EH Hurricane v. Insurance; Did I pay for my insurance?

SUBMITTED BY RISK MANAGEMENT an authorization form allowing the Tribe to therefore creating a shortage and the home premium before going into Hurricane Season In conclusion here are your options for make an automatic one time deduction for being underinsured. In order for your which begins June 1. Having insurance for payment: their 2018 premium. For premiums owed home to be insured 100 percent to value the your home offers you the protection you Send a check directly to AMERIND On Feb. 1 during the distribution of for 2018 the deduction will take place mid- full premium must be paid otherwise risk need in the event you sustain a loss as a Risk for amount shown on our invoice bill 1099’s for Tribal members at the Big Cypress, month in March 2018. Beginning in 2019 cancellation. result of a catastrophic event. If you have Sign up for automatic one time Brighton and Hollywood reservations, the deduction will occur mid-month in IMPORTANT: It is extremely important any questions relating to your homeowners yearly deduction for 2018 for March 15 representatives from Risk Management January of every year going forward. if you received a bill from AMERIND Risk insurance program under the Community Contact your Housing Insurance were also present to discuss homeowners The Seminole Tribe of Florida currently to please pay your premium prior to June Shield Program offered by AMERIND Coordinator for assistance regarding insurance provided by AMERIND Risk. insures 687 homes on the reservations 30, 2018. Failure to pay the full premium Risk please do not hesitate to contact Risk payment or During the visit many Tribal members under the Community Shield Program on your policy will result in immediate 0DQDJHPHQWDW2XURI¿FHV Contact Risk Management Risk had questions related to their insurance which covers up to $250,000 towards the cancellation. Also pursuant to the recent are located at Tribal headquarters on the Analyst Clint Byers for assistance premiums, coverages and how best to value of the home and $80,000 toward the change in the Housing Policy you may not VHFRQGÀRRU Thank you for your prompt response pay for the premiums. Risk Management value of a modular home. In many cases be entitled to maintenance services if your You can also contact your local Housing and attention to this very important matter. facilitated the process of paying for the “split these low limits are not enough to cover the insurance coverage is not paid to full value. 2I¿FH DQG DVN WR VSHDN ZLWK DQ LQVXUDQFH bill” or premium portion owed by Tribal full “replacement” or cash to reconstruct There is still time to pay for your 2018 coordinator for directions as well. members by having Tribal members sign 12A • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018

South Florida’s only place to ROCK! Experience THE NEW EVENT CENTER

march 17 april 20 CAGE FIGHTING HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS

april 21 may 5 JOHN MULANEY GIPSY KINGS KID GORGEOUS

may 12 july 21 DANE COOK STEVE MILLER BAND WITH PETER FRAMPTON

july 24 july 27, 28 & 29 ROD STEWART BRITNEY SPEARS WITH SPECIAL GUEST PIECE OF ME CYNDI LAUPER

Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000 MYHRL.COM • SEMINOLEHARDROCKHOLLYWOOD.COM 1B • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018 B

Hollywood Hills student shares Seminole story

BY LI COHEN Rodriguez, 16, is a sophomore at Hollywood VLJQL¿FDQFH RI 6HPLQROH FHUHPRQLHV DQG years ago, but didn’t win. Copy Editor Hills High School looking to help people medicine men, ending her 30-second speech This year, she said she is understand the Seminole Tribe in a way that with, “We are forever unconquered and we much more prepared and is goes beyond school textbooks and history are the Seminole Tribe of Florida.” GHWHUPLQHGDQGFRQ¿GHQWLQ HOLLYWOOD — For one local Tribal lessons. At her table, where she displayed cultural her abilities to be a leader student, being a teenager is merely a gateway On Feb. 22, the school hosted a items such as handmade skirts, beads, for the community. to having a loud voice for change. Talia multicultural baskets, a carved canoe and an alligator head, After high school event where Rodriguez explained that many people don’t and her hopeful role as students can know about Seminole culture. Many people, princess, Rodriguez plans demonstrate their she said, just know the stereotypes. to attend Haskell Indian cultures. Students “I want them to know we are way more Nations University to play representing than that. We fought in wars and our ancestors basketball, a sport she’s Israel, Jamaica, died for us to be here right now,” she said. “I played since she was 5 Argentina, China, just want to share with everyone that there’s years old. Colombia and a deeper meaning behind the Seminole Tribe Though future plans are other countries of Florida.” still uncertain, Rodriguez displayed 7KLV ZDVQ¶W WKH ¿UVW DQG ZLOO QRW EH assured that one fact she cultural clothing, the last time Rodriguez seeks to share the knows for sure is that she food, dances Seminole story. She has made it one of her will continue sharing the and singing for priorities to take every opportunity possible Tribe’s story in all of her the 100-plus to share the story and her next goal is to do so endeavors. guests. Each as Miss Florida Seminole Princess. “I think of it as being a representative “I want to be the voice for our people,” sponge where I can absorb gave a brief she said. “When the opportunity strikes I all of the knowledge I can speech about their have to take it and show everyone that we are and hold it in me,” she said. culture, including here, we’re not small and we have voices.” “Then when I go and travel, Li Cohen Li Cohen Talia Rodriguez, 16, tells Hollywood Hills High School students, parents, faculty Rodriguez, who Rodriguez competed for the title of I can release that knowledge described the Junior Miss Florida Seminole Princess a few to everyone I meet.” Tali Rodriguez, back, brought along her three younger siblings, from and staff about the Seminole culture during their multicultural night Feb. 22. left, Alex, Dalina and Justin, to show traditional clothing. Students get a Close Up of DC BY LI COHEN careers. respective issue with a bill. Each committee Copy Editor Ahfachkee School junior Janessa Jones, ¿UVWGLVFXVVHGWKHLVVXHZLWKHDFKRWKHUWKHQ 16, said this trip essentially determined with pro and con lobbyists, before their bills WASHINGTON — The nation’s the rest of her life. The workshops and ZHQW WR WKH PRFN FRQJUHVV ÀRRU 2QFH RQ capital is home to more than just legislation discussions with national leaders inspired her WKHÀRRUDOOVWXGHQWV±DFWLQJDVOHJLVODWRUV± and historical buildings it also provides to narrow down her career path and pursue debate whether the bill should progress in the an education experience visitors will never a career in political science and business legislative process. forget. From Feb. 4 through 8, Seminole administration. Later in the day, students addressed students congregated with dozens of other “I’ve always wondered what it’s like those same concerns at a panel discussion high schoolers from Tribes around the U.S. ZRUNLQJLQDQRI¿FHDQG>FUHDWLQJVROXWLRQV ZLWK VHQDWH LQWHUQV SXEOLF SROLF\ RI¿FLDOV in Washington, D.C. to learn about the impact to problems we go through and how things and representatives from the Committee of they can have on their communities through DUH UDQ >LQ ,QGLDQ &RXQWU\@´ VKH VDLG Indian Affairs. A handful of students asked the Close Up Foundation’s United South and explaining that the entire trip opened up her about violence against women in Indian Eastern Tribes (USET) Impact Week Youth eyes to happenings and issues surrounding Country, their thoughts about the recent Summit. dozens of other tribes. “I see myself as a language immersion acts, and what a day in Throughout the week-long venture, leader and coming here, I never knew there the life is like for congressional members. students learned about USET, congress and was such a thing as Indian Country. It really Jones, who asked if the representatives current legislation impacting Indian Country opened up my eyes and I really like how we ever go back to their Tribal lands to see what LVKDSSHQLQJ¿UVWKDQGVDLGWKDWGHVSLWHPDQ\ people attending the program beat around the bush with their concerns, it is the students’ responsibility to express how they feel and get straight to talks on solutions. “It was very educational and it taught a lot of people to come out of their shells and Li Cohen speak up,” she said. Chandler DeMayo, 16, of Hollywood, contemplates the solutions Close Up students came up with to address Native American issues during a mock USET council session on Feb. 7. Students turn thoughts into actions Toward the end of the conference, students collectively decided on a particular issue they wanted to present to the USET Board of Directors. Jones’ idea, to create an elective for elementary, middle and high school students that focuses on Native American history and culture, was ultimately selected. She and her co-presenter Maranda Mather, 17, said that schools in areas with larger tribal populations, both federally recognized and unrecognized, would offer the electives and focus on the local tribes. If an elective is not possible, Jones and Mather want to see the subject implemented into U.S. history courses. “U.S. history is mandatory for all children in the U.S. to take. Making it a class is the most effective way we can think of and it’s a better way to get information out and reach out to the students,” Jones said. “In history classes, there’s really not a lot of information about Native Americans; it’s always the bad pieces and treating us as the bad guys.” Li Cohen (2) After presenting the idea, the board USET representatives and students were led by military members to lay a special wreath on the Tomb of decided to adopt the plan into its plans for the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetary. the upcoming year. In doing so, they plan to place pieces of this initiative in various amendments and resolutions. No details on this have been released. While it may be a while before results Li Cohen from the acceptance of this resolution are Students, including some from the Seminole Tribe, attending the trip to Washington, D.C. show their seen nationally, Jones is making sure that excitement to spend a day on Capitol Hill, where they visited the Library of Congress and the Dirksen local results are seen as soon as possible. Senate Office Building. Jones has set up a series of meetings with Big Cypress Councilman Mondo Tiger have Native Americans that actually work DQG $KIDFKNHH 6FKRRO RI¿FLDOV WR GLVFXVV through various workshops and activities LQRI¿FHVXSKHUH>LQ:DVKLQJWRQ@7KDWZDV implementing her idea into Ahfachkee. throughout the city. Included in the itinerary mind-blowing to me because our statistics Meetings started on Feb. 23 and updates will were panel discussions with members are so low, but it is very inspirational.” be provided in the coming weeks. of USET and the Senate’s Indian Affairs According to the Pew Research Center, Committee, mock congress sessions, debates the 115th Congress in session until Jan. Close Up in a wrap and leadership trainings. While education 3, 2019 is the most racially and ethnically The 12 Seminole Tribe of Florida was the primary time commitment, fun was diverse Congress in U.S. history. The Center students ended their week in Washington not lost for the students, as they also visited UHSRUWHG WKDW QHDUO\ RQHLQ¿YH YRWLQJ tired in body, but energized in spirit to take numerous memorial sites, including Iwo Jima members of the House and Senate are a what they learned back to their communities. and the war memorials, Capitol Hill and even minority; however, out of the 535 members, Deven Osceola, 17, lives in the Tampa a theater performance of “Shear Madness” at only two of those individuals are Native DUHD DQG GRHVQ¶W EHORQJ WR D VSHFL¿F the Kennedy Center. American. reservation. The Mount Dora Christian Many students enjoyed the trip because While Native American representation Academy junior said that despite not living on of the opportunities to connect with other in these positions is low, these statistics a reservation, communicating and socializing students from around the nation. LaBelle simply served as motivation for students to with fellow Tribal members and those from High School junior Allegra Billie, 17, for spark change. other Tribes is essential in making progress become more active in news related to Indian different cultures that I haven’t really known example, said that Close Up helped her come This spark ignited during the mock throughout the Tribe and even the nation. Country. He hopes to show elders that his before,” the Nova Southeastern University out of her shell and network with people to congress workshops, which aimed to teach ³7KHEHVWSDUW>RIWKHWULS@ZDVMXVWKRZ generation is not a lost cause and can uphold School sophomore said, adding that attending learn more about them, their tribes and the attendees about issues in Congress affecting much they tried to push you out of your Seminole culture and sovereignty. workshops throughout the week was his issues they currently face. For her, socializing different tribes individually and as a whole. comfort zone and socialize and make friends. Hollywood resident Chandler DeMayo, favorite part. “It allowed me to meet people is usually a challenge and this trip was unlike They primarily focused on legislation recently It kind of changes you by the end of the 16, also attended the conference for his from my Tribe whom I never met before any educational experience she’s had. debated in congress the Tribal Recognition week,” he said. “It makes me want to be in a second year. Though he and Osceola live in and express ideas to solve problems on our “It’s more of an experience to open up to Act of 2015, the Police Camera Act of 2015 leadership position, even though I’m usually different areas of Florida, he said attending reservations. more people,” said the Immokalee resident. and the Native Language Immersion Student introverted and don’t really talk too much.” this conference allows them to develop DeMayo plans to take the solutions “Without coming here, I don’t think I would Achievement Act of 2015. This was Osceola’s second time attending a friendship and work on ideas for the discussed at the workshops to the youth club have ever had that experience.” With these issues in mind, students were the conference and he hopes to return next betterment of their community and other in Hollywood, which he said he is an active As challenging as the week was socially, divided into committees one for each issue year. In the meantime, he said he’s going to tribal nations, as well. member of to act as a youth councilman for it also helped students identify their future to decide if they wanted to address their keep learning about Seminole culture and “It was good to interact with kids from the Tribe. 2B • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018 State of Indian Nations United South and recognizes new tribes, Eastern Tribes discusses legislation and UNC Asheville sign education BY LI COHEN when market conditions change,” he said. was the legislative combat of the ongoing Copy Editor “We root our businesses in local communities opioid congress. While many policies have for good. If you want to buy American, then addressed the crisis nationally, tribal nations do business with Tribal economies.” are usually not included in legislative plans The 2018 State of Indian Nations, held by agreement for Sen. Udall agreed with Keel, going on for this issue. the National Congress of American Indians, to say how these successes are implemented The National Indian Health Board gathered hundreds of spectators on Feb. 12 to into the three core principles he brings to reported that the grants stemming from the hear about goals, opportunities and priorities all legislative decisions regarding Indian 2017 State Targeted Response to the Opioid regarding the federal government and Indian Country guiding tribal sovereignty, Epidemic did not pertain to Indian Country, Native Americans Country. NCAI President Jefferson Keel promoting tribal self-determination and despite Native Americans having statistically delivered this year’s speech and Senator Tom ensuring that meaningful government-to- higher opioid issues when compared to other Udall, D-NM, delivered the congressional government consultation happens when races in the U.S. FROM PRESS RELEASE Indigenous Studies minor to incorporates response. federal action affects Indian Country. As reported by the Centers for Disease FXUULFXOXP VSHFL¿F WR VWXGHQWV ZKR In congratulating newly recognized “Decisions made for Indians by Control, Native Americans lead second in the matriculate from USET member Tribal Virginia tribes, including the Chickahominy, Indians produce the best outcomes for the 86±ZKLWHVOHDGLQJLQ¿UVW±LQRYHUGRVH WASHINGTON — In a signing Nations. Eastern Chickahominy, Upper Mattaponi, unique needs, cultures and beliefs of their rate. While rates statistically have a higher ceremony Feb. 5, United South and Eastern Other entities expected to support the Rappahannock, Nansemond and Monocan communities,” Udall said. “President Keel’s rate, they also have more public health Tribes Inc. (USET) and the University of faculty program include UNC Asheville’s Tribes, Keel explained that this success is address poignantly recognized the challenges initiatives available that Native Americans North Carolina at Asheville (UNC Asheville) North Carolina Center for Health and MXVWDQRWKHUWHVWDPHQWWRWKHLQÀXHQFH1DWLYH Indian Country faces, but it also recognizes do not have as much access to. Additionally, agreed to collaborate on an education Wellness and the National Environmental Americans have had on the world. your success and determination in uncertain Native American youth are twice as likely as initiative that will offer undergraduate Modeling and Analysis Center. Additional “In developing agriculture, building times.” white and three times as likely as black youth opportunities at one of the nation’s top public support may come from the Eastern Band of infrastructure, managing lands and natural Some of these uncertain times are being to use nonmedical opioids. liberal arts universities, while enhancing Cherokee Indians, as well as the Cherokee resources, in governing and solving shared address by Congress, including the Native Udall hopes to combat this issue by cultural research and resources across the Preservation Foundation. UNC Asheville has community challenges, we are and always

BY KEVIN JOHNSON Senior Editor

IGHTON — The Brighton Field Day is still looking good at 80. The 80th edition of the annual event welcomed thousands of visitors to the Brighton Reservation for three sun-splashed days of art, dance, food, music, wildlife and professional rodeo. Field Day started Feb. 16, a day when the temperature reached the mid-80s but it felt more like summer than winter. “Kansas has humidity; you have a lot of humidity,” said John Richard, a dancer with the Haskell University Dance Troupe, which performed in the Grand Entry ceremony in IURQWRIVWDQGVWKDWZHUH¿OOHGZLWKKXQGUHGV of kids from Clewiston, Moore Haven and Okeechobee. The grand entry also included Brighton Board Rep. Larry Howard, Miss Florida Seminole Randee Osceola and Jr. Miss Florida Seminole Kailani Osceola and U.S. Staff Sgt. Gabriel Coppedge, who grew up in Big Cypress and now lives in Arizona. Brighton Councilman Andrew J. Bowers Jr. provided welcoming remarks to the audience. Randee Osceola introduced herself to the crowd and noted that she is from the Kevin Johnson Immokalee Reservation and is part of the Participating in the grand entry to start Brighton Field Day on Feb. 16 are, from left, Miss Florida Seminole Randee Osceola, Brighton Board Rep. Larry Howard Wind Clan. She urged the visitors to be and Jr. Miss Florida Seminole Kailani Osceola. inquisitive. “I hope you learn a lot. Don’t be scared to ask questions,” she said. Kailani Osceola told the audience that she is from the Otter Clan and the Trail community. “I hope you learn lots and lots. Come up to us and ask us questions,” she said. Lewis Gopher hosted part of the opening ceremonies and explained the Tribe’s culture, including its language and the different clans. The crowd was treated to a performance by the Osceola Warriors Legacy Reenactment WKDWIHDWXUHG³¿JKWV´EHWZHHQD866ROGLHU (Andrew Wallin) and Seminole warriors uinton Cypress, Tucomah Robbins and Jason Melton along with Seminole female warriors Alyssa Osceola and Charli Osceola. The group, which has expertise in martial arts, depicted the types of battles including KDQGWRKDQG ED\RQHW NQLIH DQG ULÀHV ± reminiscent of the Seminole Wars in the 1800s. They wore period-attire, which, on a sweltering day, led to sweaty and dusty tussles. “Conditions out here today are not unlike the conditions back then,” Charlie Osceola, the group’s director, said in reference to the high heat. Veteran alligator wrestler Billy Walker and wrestlers from the Freestyle Alligator Wrestling Competitions provided ample entertainment battling their sharp-toothed Kevin Johnson foes. Canku One Star, from Rosebud, S.D., performs Taste buds were tempted by an array of with the Haskell Indian Nations University Dance vendors with names such as World Famous Troupe in front of hundreds of spectators at the Ice Tea, Made From Scratch Bakery and 4th grand entry ceremony to start Brighton Field Day Kevin Johnson Day Homemade Ice Cream. on Feb. 16. Ahfachkee School students find their shade under umbrellas they bought at the Brighton Field. 2QHZHHNDIWHUKH¿QLVKHGWLHGIRUWK place at the PGA Tour’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am team event in California, singer Colt Ford, who used to be a professional golfer, entertained a big crowd as Saturday night’s headliner at Field Day.

Kevin Johnson Brighton Councilman Andrew J. Bowers Jr. welcomes the audience to Brighton Field Day.

Kevin Johnson Kevin Johnson Youngsters get to meet the White Mountain dancers from Arizona. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gabriel Coppedge participates in the opening ceremony to start Brighton Field Day.

Kevin Johnson The grand entry enters in front of hundreds of area school kids at Brighton Field Day.

Kevin Johnson Kevin Johnson Andrew Wallin, left, and Quenton Cypress perform a Seminole Wars battle scene for school kids. Freddy and Juan Colin, twins from Okeechobee, show off purchases they made at Brighton Field Day. 4B • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018 Seminoles host popular Tribal Fair and Pow Wow

BY KEVIN JOHNSON contest as we did for that weekend,” Bowers Senior Editor said. Bear Creek (Ojibwe), from Sault Ste. Results HOLLYWOOD — An increase in the Marie, Ontario, won the drum contest and the number of dancers and drummers highlighted ¿UVWSUL]H en s Golden Age Thirty-one dancers from throughout Southern Buckskin the 47th edition of the annual Seminole Tribal Fancy/Grass/Chicken Combined 1&ORWK%XFNVNLQ&RPELQHG 1st Place Whitney Sage Fair and Pow Wow. 1RUWK$PHULFDFDSWXUHG¿UVWSODFHKRQRUV 1st Place Tommy Draper 1st Place Carmen Clairmont “We had 276 dancers. Usually, we barely On the stage, the Osceola Brothers and Mag7 packed a powerful 1-2 punch 1RUWKHUQ%XFNVNLQ make 200, so it’s a little better. It was good,” 17UDGLWLRQDO66WUDLJKW&RPELQHG S. Cloth/Buckskin Combined 1st Place Alva Fiddler said Wanda Bowers, who is in charge of the that pumped up the crowd on day 2. Doc’ 1st Place Jim Red Eagle 1st Place Mary Olser Battiest and Spencer Battiest joined Taboo, Pow Wow. unior Teen o s In addition to dancers and drummers, PJ Vegas, Supaman, Kahara Hodges, Drezus en s Senior Wo en s Senior and Emcee One as the MTV Music Video Fancy/Grass Combined +DUG5RFN/LYHDUHQDZDV¿OOHGZLWK1DWLYH Chicken Fancy 1st Place Peyton White Buffalo vendors, movie actors, singers, bands and Award winners known as Mag7 generated 1st Place Todd Papequash 1st Place Star Whiteye visitors from Feb. 9-11. a commanding presence much the delight of the audience. 1RUWKHUQ6RXWKHUQ&RPELQHG Led by Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Fancy Jingle 1st Place Brycen Whiteshirt Jr., the Tribal Council entered the arena and 7KH ¿QDO GD\ RI 7ULEDO )DLU IHDWXUHG 1st Place Michael Roberts 1st Place Grace Pushetonequa country singer Jamey Johnson, who used the was eventually surrounded by the colorful r Teen Girls Categories and energetic circle of hundreds of dancers. concert to kick off his 2018 cross-country Grass 1RUWKHUQ&ORWK tour. 1RUWKHUQ6RXWKHUQ&RPELQHG The Tribe was also represented by Color 1st Place Jon Taken Alive 1st Place Tosha Goodwill VW3ODFH_1LFKROH1RUGZHOO *XDUG PHPEHUV DQG 86 1DY\ YHWHUDQV 7KH 1DWLYH 5HHO &LQHPD )HVWLYDO Seminole Salli Josh and Curtis Motlow and SURYLGHGSOHQW\RIYDOXHIRU¿OPD¿FLRQDGRV 1RUWKHUQ7UDGLWLRQDO Southern Cloth Three weeks before he is scheduled to be a Fancy/Jingle Combined Miss Florida Seminole Randee Osceola and 1st Place Lonny Street 1st Place Chalene Toehay Tartsah 1st Place Morning Star Roberts Jr. Miss Florida Seminole Kailani Osceola. presented at the Academy Awards, Wes Studi In his welcoming remarks, Chairman was among the actors along with Martin Southern Straight 1RUWKHUQ%XFNVNLQ Sensmeier, who appears in the thriller “Wind Dru s Osceola paid homage to those in the military. 1st Place Kelly Grant 1st Place Thea McCloud 1st Place Bear Creek “Thank you to all our military veterans River,” Michelle Thrasher and Steven Paul Judd who posed for photos with fans. Studi, 2nd Place The Boyz and our active military personnel for serving en s unior Southern Buckskin 3rd Place Southern Style us,” he said. “We would never be able to who stars in the recently released “Hostiles,” Chicken 1st Place Danita Goodwill will be a presenter alongside Laura Dern 4th Place Sharp Shooter do this without them none of this would be 1st Place Rooster Top Sky 5th Place Midnight Express SRVVLEOH 7KH VDFUL¿FH WKH\ PDGH DQG WKH\ at the Oscars on March 4 for the Academy Wo en s unior Adult Award in Sound Editing. Film watchers were 6th Place War Paint are continuing to make, I appreciate that.” Fancy Fancy 7th Place Wild Band of Comanches Bowers said attendance was boosted in WUHDWHG WR ³5XPEOH 7KH 1DWLYH$PHULFDQV 1st Place Canku One Star 1st Place Bobbi Lynn Frederick part by a strong turnout in the drum contest, who Rocked the World,” “Wind Across the Everglades,” and “Ronnie BoDean.” Special Sweetheart Special Winners which had about 10 different groups who Grass Jingle 1st Place Jocy Bird & Trae Little Sky vied for more than $65,000 in prize money. This year’s Tribal Fair and Pow Wow 1st Place Trae Little Sky 1st Place Kia McCloud ZDV WKH ¿QDO RQH WR EH KHOG DW WKH FXUUHQW 2nd Place Adrian Stevens & Sean Snyder In previous years the contest was split in 3rd Place Brennah Wahweotten & Canku northern and southern sections, but this year Hard Rock Live arena, which is slated to be 1RUWKHUQ7UDGLWLRQDO 1RUWKHUQ&ORWK demolished and replaced with a new venue as it was one combined contest, which turned 1st Place Lakota Littlesky 1st Place Farica Syrette One Star out to be a popular move. part of the expansive project that will include a new guitar-shaped hotel. 4th Place Josette Wahwasuck & Doug “We’ve never had such a big drum Southern Straight Southern Cloth 6FKRO¿HOG 1st Place Kiowa Cozad 1st Place Amanda Harris WK 3ODFH _ 6WHKDQLH 1RUGZDOO  $GDP Wo en s Golden Age 1RUGZDOO Fancy/Jingle Combined 1st Place Irene Oaks

Kevin Johnson Bear Creek, from Ontario, performs as judges watch during the opening day of the Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow on Feb. 9 at Hard Rock Live arena in Hollywood. The judges deemed Bear Creek to be the Kevin Johnson Kevin Johnson best. With his brother Spencer Battiest in the background, ‘Doc’ Battiest sings to their hometown crowd Feb. Taboo, of the Black Eyed Peas, performs during 10 on the Seminole Hollywood Reservation as part of the Mag7 concert. It was the second day of the Mag7’s concert at Tribal Fair. three-day Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow at Hard Rock Live.

Kevin Johnson U.S. Navy veterans Curtis Motlow and Salli Josh lead the Seminoles during the grand entry Feb. 9.

Kevin Johnson Courtesy Photo Jr. Miss Florida Seminole Kailani Osceola, left, and Miss Florida Seminole Satie Rico, of Hollywood, won first place in the 17 and under category at the Randee Osceola share a lighter moment during the grand entry. Tribal Fair art show for her drawing of the late Addie Billie.

Kevin Johnson Kevin Johnson Joe Dan Osceola, center, is joined by actors Wes Female dancers line up during the grand entry on Kevin Johnson Studi, right, and Steven Paul Judd, as part of the Young dancers show plenty of colorful moves during the grand entry. Native Reel Cinema Festival at the Tribal Fair. Feb. 9. 5B • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018

Li Cohen Sharon Osceola spend some quality time with her granddaughter Naomi Frank during the Hollywood Preschool’s Friendship Carnival on Feb. 14, making small bead crafts.

Li Cohen Agnes Billie-Motlow shows off her Valentine’s outfit to the other seniors at Hollywood’s Valentine’s Day party on Feb. 14 at the senior center. Li Cohen Aislinn Osceola plays a Valentine’s Day themed ring toss with hearts and a unicorn on Feb. 14 at the Hollywood Preschool’s Friendship Carnival.

Beverly Bidney Maggie Porter shows off her pink Valentine’s Day finery during the judging at the Big Cypress celebration.

Beverly Bidney Linda Lee Henry appears gleeful as she dances with Elvis impersonator Daniel Cunningham.

Beverly Bidney Paul Bowers struts his stuff during the judging of Valentine’s Day inspired garb at the Big Cypress senior’s soiree

Beverly Bidneyi Elvis impersonator Daniel Cunningham serenades a transfixed Nancy Billie during the Big Cypress seniors Valentine’s Day celebration Feb. 14.

Li Cohen Taylor Battiest shows off the Valentine’s Day gear he made during the Hollywood Preschool’s Friendship Carnival on Feb. 14. Li Cohen Naomi Seymour, left, helps Juanita Osceola pin the lips on Miss Valentine during the senior Valentine’s Day party on Feb. 14. 6B • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018

Ahfachkee art ‘Hostiles’ leaves skills showcased a lot to be desired BY JENNA KOPEC Seminole Tribune Freelance Writer what Joe tells us in the exposition, which was point. Rosalie’s character isn’t necessarily a at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki PDLQO\DGH¿DQWUDQWFDOOLQJSophia Loren’ separation lines between and above S’ and U’ to create T’. PRESS RELEASE accompanied by Entertainment Tonight ever given for a non-English language role. -XVWLQ %LOOLH D ¿IWK interviewer Bill Harris and she will also Loren expertly juggled European grader, used the sun, answer questions from the audience. movies garnering an Oscar nod for her COCONUT C — On April 6 From beauty pageant runner-up at age performance in Marriage Italian Style and clouds, birds, water, at 8 p.m., Seminole Casino Coconut Creek grass and a wooden boat 14 to a modeling career that paved the way $PHULFDQ¿OPVVXFKDV(O&LGDQG7KH)DOO will welcome to The Pavilion stage Sophia for a successful big-screen presence, Loren of the Roman Empire. The hit Italian comedy in his Beautiful Day’ Loren, whom the American Film Institute mixed-media piece that Kevin Johnson KDV ¿UPO\ HVWDEOLVKHG KHU OHJDF\ DV RQH RI Robert Altman’s “Galaxies,” created Loren” (priced at $70/$85/$100/$250) are by 12th-grader Eyanna Billie with watercolor The students whose art wor is on in the 1950’s, the screen siren caught comedy Ready to Wear. displa and their grades on sale via Ticketmaster locations, online Hollywood’s eye and America’s heart with a In addition to the Academy Award, and ink, depicts a visual vastness of space at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-653- that allows a mind to wander and wonder. Amaya Bert (2nd) string of movies, including Boy on a Dolphin, VKHKDVZRQD*UDPP\$ZDUG¿YHVSHFLDO Keifer Bert (kindergarten) 8000. Houseboat, Arabesque, and Heller in Pink Golden Globes, a BAFTA Award, Laurel Rebecca Fell, the museum’s curator The $250 ticket will include a “Meet & of exhibits, said she looks forward to the Aaliyah Billie (5th) Tights, starring with Hollywood’s top leading Award, the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Eyanna Billie (12th) Greet” session immediately following the men, including Cary Grant, Marlon Brando, Film Festival and the Honorary Academy exhibition each year and seeing the works VKRZDVZHOODVDVLJQHGERRN±³Paul Newman. Award in 1991. In 1995, she received the Cecil Camille Billie (1st) Today, Tomorrow: My Life” by Loren. However, it was Loren’s performance B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievements, participated for several years. 7KH3DYLOLRQER[RI¿FHZLOODOVRRSHQ “With the older kids and Eyanna’s Justin Billie (5th) in the riveting Italian mother-daughter one of many such awards. Emma Dicarlo (5th) at 1 p.m. on the day of the show for on-site drama Two Women (La Ciociara) that made In 1999, Loren was recognized as one of work is a good example they start to ticket purchases and will call pickup. develop their own sense of expression and Tikara Hall (kindergarten) FLQHPDWLF KLVWRU\ 7KH 1HZ

BY LI COHEN Comanche boys became adept bareback ur Heart At Wounded nee Copy Editor riders by age six; full Comanche braves were Dee rown considered the best horsemen who ever rode. Using council records, autobiographies, Seminole exhibit Sometimes the best way to check out from They were so masterful at war and so skillful DQG ¿UVWKDQG GHVFULSWLRQV %URZQ DOORZV daily life is to check out a book. The following with their arrows and lances that they stopped great chiefs and warriors of the Dakota, Ute, books are written with a focus on Native the northern drive of colonial Spain from Sioux, Cheyenne, and other tribes to tell us Americans and are New York Times best- Mexico and halted the French expansion in their own words of the series of battles, to open at Orlando sellers. All Tribal members, descendants, westward from Louisiana. White settlers PDVVDFUHV DQG EURNHQ WUHDWLHV WKDW ¿QDOO\ community members and employees are arriving in Texas from the eastern United left them and their people demoralized and encouraged to discover the latest stories and 6WDWHVZHUHVXUSULVHGWR¿QGWKHIURQWLHUEHLQJ decimated. A unique and disturbing narrative take a journey into the world of literature. rolled backward by Comanches incensed by told with force and clarity, Bury My Heart at Museum of Art Below is the list of the books – all available the invasion of their tribal lands. So effective Wounded Kneechanged forever our vision RQ$PD]RQ±DQGWKHLURI¿FLDOVXPPDULHVDV were the Comanches that they forced the of how the West was won, and lost. It tells published by the authors. creation of the Texas Rangers and account a story that should not be forgotten, and so BY STAFF REPORT IRUWKHDGYHQWRIWKHQHZZHDSRQVSHFL¿FDOO\ must be retold from time to time. The Heart o er thing That Is GHVLJQHGWR¿JKWWKHPWKHVL[JXQ o Drur and To Cla in The war with the Comanches lasted Cra Horse and Custer The arallel The great Sioux warrior-statesman Red four decades, in effect holding up the Li es o Two A erican Warriors O LANDO Seminole culture is Cloud was the only American Indian in development of the new American nation. Stephen A rose reaching beyond South Florida, as the history to defeat the United States Army in a Gwynne’s exhilarating account delivers a On the sparkling morning of June 25, Orlando Museum of Art will present the war, forcing the government to sue for peace sweeping narrative that encompasses Spanish 1876, 611 men of the United States 7th exhibit “Enduring Beauty: Seminole Art and on his terms. At the peak of Red Cloud’s colonialism, the Civil War, the destruction Cavalry rode toward the banks of Little Culture” from March 22 to July 8. The gallery, powers the Sioux could claim control of one- of the buffalo herds, and the arrival of the Bighorn in the Montana Territory, where created by I.S.K. “Keith” Reeves V and Sara ¿IWKRIWKHFRQWLJXRXV8QLWHG6WDWHVDQGWKH railroads—a historical feast for anyone three thousand Indians stood waiting for Reeves, will be displayed in the museum’s OR\DOW\RIWKRXVDQGVRI¿HUFH¿JKWHUV%XWWKH interested in how the United States came into battle. The lives of two great warriors would Mr. and Mrs. Chesley G. Magruder Gallery. fog of history has left Red Cloud strangely being. soon be forever linked throughout history: The collection displays crafts and obscured. Now, thanks to the rediscovery of a Against this backdrop Gwynne presents Crazy Horse, leader of the Oglala Sioux, and art from as early as the 19th century. lost autobiography, and painstaking research the compelling drama of Cynthia Ann Parker, General George Armstrong Custer. Both were Items include an embroidered and beaded by two award-winning authors, the story of DORYHO\QLQH\HDUROGJLUOZLWKFRUQÀRZHU men of aggression and supreme courage. bandolier bag, men’s big shirts, women’s our nation’s most powerful and successful blue eyes who was kidnapped by Comanches Both became leaders in their societies at very and children’s clothing, patchwork, beaded ,QGLDQZDUULRUFDQ¿QDOO\EHWROG from the far Texas frontier in 1836. She grew early ages. Both were stripped of power, in necklaces, woven baskets and dolls. There to love her captors and became infamous as disgrace, and worked to earn back the respect are also paintings, prints and photographs pire o the Su er oon S C the “White Squaw” who refused to return of their people. And to both of them, the documenting important people and cultural Gw nne until her tragic capture by Texas Rangers in unspoiled grandeur of the Great Plains of activities. Although readers may be more familiar 1860. More famous still was her son uanah, North America was an irresistible challenge. The museum will host a reception for the with the tribal names Apache and Sioux, it a warrior who was never defeated and whose Their parallel lives would pave the way, in a grand opening on March 22 from 6:30 to 8 ZDVLQIDFWWKHOHJHQGDU\¿JKWLQJDELOLW\RI guerrilla wars in the Texas Panhandle made manner unknown to either, for an inevitable p.m. Tickets are $10 for guests and free for the Comanches that determined just how him a legend. FODVK EHWZHHQ WZR QDWLRQV ¿JKWLQJ IRU museum members and include a cash bar and Courtesy Orlando Museum of Art and when the American West opened up. possession of the open prairie. complimentary soft drinks and water. 1C • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018 C

Jacoby Johns shines in front of hometown crowd Bareback rider from Brighton places th in A event

BY KEVIN JOHNSON Senior Editor

IGHTON — The loudest cheers from the crowd under the roof of Brighton’s Fred Smith Rodeo Arena were directed to the bareback rider from right down the road. When it came his turn, Jacoby Johns gave the fans plenty to hoot and holler about as he produced a score of 81 points, which turned out to be good enough for fourth place in the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association’s stop at the 80th annual Brighton Field Day and Rodeo held Feb. 16-17. “That was fun. I drew a real good horse and he bucked like I knew he was going to. I just had to do my part, which I did. It was good,” Johns said as he tore off protective tape from his body following his ride. “This sport goes through tape,” he said. Johns, son of Wendy and Jeff Johns, has been in rodeos for nearly all his life, but to be able to shine in a pro rodeo in front of the KRPHFURZGFDUULHGH[WUDVLJQL¿FDQFH “I’m like ecstatic that I’m in my hometown, good horse, good ride. I’m living the high life right now,” he said. “It’s always a blessing to be able to ride in front of my hometown.” Kevin Johnson Johns, 26, also considers it a blessing Professional bareback rider Jacoby Johns, of Brighton, competes in the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association event Feb. 16 at Fred Smith Rodeo Arena on the Brighton Reservation. Johns finished fourth.

Kevin Johnson Jacoby Johns gets ready for the gate to open at the PRCA event. Kevin Johnson 85 points on JC Kitaif ProRodeos’ Let It After winning the INFR Tour bareback riding title to ride professionally, which he has done for Rock, $2,391; 2. Evan Jayne, 83.5, $1,833; Kevin Johnson in 2017, Jacoby Johns is poised for another strong four years. 3. Seth Hardwick, 83, $1,355; 4. Jacoby Jacoby Johns maintains control in the PRCA bareback riding competition in Brighton. season this year. “It’s more than I thought it would be,” Johns, 81, $877; 5. (tie) Jessy Davis and he said. “When I watched it on TV, it’s like Clayton Biglow, 80, $478 each; 7. Daylon you’re in awe of all these guys, and now I’m Swearingen, 79.5, $319; 8. (tie) Kenny riding against them. They’re like my best +DZRUWKDQG-XVWLQ0LOOHUHDFK friends, so it’s good.” Steer wrestling 1. Ty Erickson, 2.7 It’s an environment where camaraderie VHFRQGV   0DUFXV 7KHULRW  and competitiveness ride side-by-side. $1,590; 3. Jacob Edler, 4.0, $1,259; 4. (tie) “We all compete against each other, but Kyle Irwin and Will Lummus, 4.2, $762 mostly we’re competing against our animal,” HDFK(ULF0DQRV Johns said. “I’ve got friends and family all Tea roping 1. Bart Brunson/Wesley over because rodeo is a family. Everybody Brunson, 4.6 seconds, $2,367 each; 2. Cory competes against each other, but we all want Kidd V/Caleb Anderson, 5.1, $2,059; 3. to see each other there at the next one. We’re WLH  7UDYLV 'RUPDQ%UDGOH\ 0DVVH\ DQG all friends and family.” John Alley/Clark Adcock, 5.3, $1,595 each; Johns wasn’t the only rider from 5. Will Clark/Tanner Ward, 5.5, $1,132; 6. Brighton who shined in the PRCA. Two uinton Parchman/Dalton Totty, 5.6, $823; of his cousins bull rider Kelton Smedley 7. T.J. Smith/Blaine Courson, 5.7, $515; 8. and tie-down roper Jobe Johns also had Justin Spotts/Shawn Harris, 6.3, $206. outstanding performances. Smedley didn’t Saddle ronc riding 1. Sterling place in the money, but Jobe Johns placed Crawley, 83 points on Five Star Rodeo’s eighth with a time of 8.7 seconds. Stars & Stripes, $2,391; 2. Nat Stratton, Up next for Jacoby Johns will be bigger    +HLWK 'H0RVV   rodeos out west in the coming weeks as he 4. Joey Sonnier, 78, $877; 5. Cole Elshere, looks to continue momentum from an strong 77.5, $558; 6. (tie) Jacobs Crawley and 2017 season in which he won both the Indian James Greeson, 77, $359 each; 8. Curtis National Finals Rodeo Tour championship Garton, 75.5, $239. and short-go championship in bareback. Tie down roping 1. Shane Hanchey, “I’m just living the dream now,” he said. 7.8 seconds, $1,638; 2. Garrett Beach, 7.9, The PRCA event in Brighton paid out $1,424; 3. (tie) Wesley Brunson and Justin more than $76,000 in prize money to the Thigpen, 8.1, $1,104 each; 5. Joey Dickens, ¿HOG :HVOH\ %UXQVRQ IURP 0LVVLVVLSSL 8.2, $783; 6. Andrew Burks, 8.3, $570; 7. won all-around cowboy. At the start of the Reno Gonzales, 8.5, $356; 8. Jobe Johns, URGHR 35&$ UHFRJQL]HG D JURXS RI ¿UVW 8.7, $142. responders from the Seminole Tribe’s Fire arrel racing 1. Sarah Rose Rescue and Police and the Glades County 0F'RQDOGVHFRQGV6KHOE\ 6KHULII¶V2I¿FHLQDSURJUDPRIDSSUHFLDWLRQ Kirton, 15.80, $1,360; 3. Kristen Darnell, for their work. 15.86, $1,134; 4. Kelley Carrington, 15.87, $982; 5. Jenna Beaver, 15.91, $756; 6. righton ield Da Nicole Love, 15.92, $605; 7. oe Braman, esti al odeo 15.95, $453; 8. Elizabeth Ellzey, 15.96, Kevin Johnson Feb. 16-17   0HJDQ &DOKRXQ    At the start of its rodeo Feb. 16 in Brighton, the PRCA honors first reponders from Seminole Fire Rescue, Seminole Police and Glades County Sheriff’s Office. All around cow o Wesley Brunson, Kaley Bass, 15.98, $151. $3,471, tie-down roping and team roping. ull riding 7ULVWDQ0L]HSRLQWV .RE\5DGOH\0LFKDHO5LJJV $1,251; 5. Kyler Oliver, 80, $796; 6. Daylon $455; 8. (tie) Tate Smith and Denton Fugate, are ac riding 1. Jake Brown, on JC Kitaif ProRodeos’ No. 23, $3,412; 2. Jr., 82, $1,934; 4. Boudreaux Campbell, 80.5, Swearingen, 74, $569; 7. Dustin Boquet, 72, 71.5, $171 each. 2C • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018 Yearling edges PECS in boys Around the Lake championship

BY KEVIN JOHNSON regular players for the game, PECS lost its Senior Editor big man Jayton Baker to an injury with three minutes left in the game. IGHTON — In the Around the PECS compiled an outstanding Lakes Conference boys tournament, Yearling season, but the team struggled to generate Middle School edged Pemayetv Emahakv momentum in the championship game. Charter School, 35-32, in a hard-fought “We had a lot of turnovers and just championship game Feb. 7 on PECS’ home couldn’t get it together,” said PECS coach court. Jorge Arias led Yearling with 13 points Preston Baker, who guided the squad to a followed by Daniel Mingo (8), Trey Williams 12-2 record. (6), Jay Thomas (4), Brandon Santiago (2) This was the second year of the Around and Vincent Fennell (2). the Lake Tournament, which serves as PECS guard Dakoya Nunez poured in a conference postseason tournament for a game-high 15 points. PECS also received middle schools in the Lake Okeechobee scoring from Jayton Baker (7), Jaytron Baker region. The teams include PECS, Clewiston, (6), C.J. Jumper (2) and Aundrea Baker (2). LaBelle, Moore Haven, Osceola, West Thanks in part to a pair of 3-pointers Glades and Yearling, although some of the from Arias, Yearling built a 21-17 lead at schools did not participate in the tournament. Kevin Johnson halftime. PECS roared back to take a 28-26 Overall, coach Baker said he was Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School celebrates winning the Around the Lake girls basketball tournament Feb. 3 in Brighton. Front row, from left: CeCe lead after three quarters behind seven points pleased with his team’s season, especially Thomas, Kalyn Hammil, Lexi Thomas, Giselle Micco. Middle row: from left, Elle Thomas, Ysla Gopher, Angelie Melton, Jana Johnson, Tafv Harris, Adryauna from Nunez in the quarter, but Yearling with a defense that often left opponents Baker, Karey Gopher. Back row, from left: assistant coach Sherie Thomas, head coach Tim Thomas (not in photo: assistant coach Jewel Buck). PECS responded by outscoring the hosts 9-4 in the frustrated. finished its season with a 13-1 record. “It was mainly our defense. They ¿QDO HLJKW PLQXWHV WR FODLP WKH WLWOH$ULDV made a couple of key free throws in the couldn’t stop our press. It gave them a lot of waning seconds. Already without two of its headaches,” he said. PECS girls finish almost perfect season by winning Around the Lake championship

BY KEVIN JOHNSON season. ZLQDJDLQVW

Kevin Johnson Above, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School’s Adryauna Baker (4) guards Kevin Johnson an inbounds pass against Osceola Middle in the Around the Lake girls PECS coach Preston Baker provides pregame instruction to his players before the championship. tournament championship game Feb. 3 in Brighton. At left, PECS players celebrate with the trophy.

Kevin Johnson Kevin Johnson PECS forward Jayton Baker (24) takes the opening PECS forward C.J. Jumper takes a jump shot tip in the Around the Lake boys tournament Feb. against Yearling Middle in the Around the Lake Kevin Johnson 7 in Brighton. boys tournament championship game Feb. 7 in Brighton. Coach Tim Thomas and his players celebrate right after the final buzzer as PECS claimed its second consecutive Around the Lakes championship. 3C • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018 Cheyenne Nunez, Golfers tee it up in Tribal Fair tournament State College of Florida softball prove to be ideal fit

BY KEVIN JOHNSON Being out of the lineup was something Senior Editor Nunez had to get used to last year when she UHGVKLUWHGLQKHU¿UVWDQGRQO\VHDVRQDW)ORULGD There’s been a lot for Cheyenne Nunez SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers WR OLNH DERXW KHU ¿UVW VHDVRQ RI SOD\LQJ before transferring 90 miles up Interstate college softball. 75 to FSC in Bradenton. She practiced with She likes her teammates, coaches Florida SouthWestern last year, but did not and school and loves being a starter on appear in games, which means even though the State College of Florida, Manatee- she is a sophomore academically, she is still Sarasota softball team which won 10 of its a freshman athletically and will have three ¿UVW  JDPHV WKLV VHDVRQ ZLWK WKH IRUPHU years of playing eligibility remaining after Okeechobee High School standout providing this season. plenty of contributions at the plate, on the “Coming from high school, I went EDVHSDWKVDQGLQWKH¿HOG through some bumps in the road. Bouncing Nunez, from the Brighton Reservation, back I think was the biggest thing for me,” KDV VWDUWHG LQ ULJKW ¿HOG DQG EDWWHG IURP Nunez said. “A lot of people doubted me the No. 2 spot for most of the season. She but I was like You’re here for a reason. God entered March as the team’s second leading has your back; your family has your back. hitter with a batting average of .344 and a They’re going to support you.’ Now that I’m team-leading seven stolen bases. here and I’m in it and I’m getting at-bats and Kevin Johnson(3) 6KH KDG  KLWV WKURXJK KHU ¿UVW  ¿HOGLQJWLPH,¶POLYLQJLWDQG,ORYHHYHU\ Golfers participate in the Seminole Tribal Fair Golf Tournament on Feb. 9 at Grand Oaks Golf Club in Davie. At left, Larry Osceola watches the putt of his games. She didn’t waste any time producing second of it.” grandson Donovan Osceola roll toward the hole. Center, Terry Tartsah chips the ball onto the green on the final hole for his group. At right, Mateo Jimenez for the Manatees, coming through with a hit, By sticking with softball, Nunez hopes putts the ball. ZDONDQG5%,LQKHU¿UVWFDUHHUJDPHD that she and other Seminole athletes such loss to Iowa Central Community College as Florida Gulf Coast University softball Ahnie Jumper scores winning run as FGCU improves to 10-0 OT YS — The Florida Gulf 0. Jumper scored from second base on a Jumper, a freshman who has been used Coast University softball team’s winning single by Bri Bennett in the sixth inning that as a pinch runner and had yet to have an streak to start the season reached 10 games snapped a 1-1 tie. DWEDW WKURXJK WKH ¿UVW GR]HQ JDPHV DOVR thanks in part to Ahnie Jumper from the Big The following day FGCU defeated scored runs against North Carolina State, Cypress Reservation. Wright State and Southern Illinois to move South Florida and Oakland. As a pinch runner, Jumper scored the WR-XPSHUVFRUHGKHU¿IWKUXQRIWKH FGCU will face powerhouses Florida winning run in FGCU’s 2-1 win against season in the Wright State game and she stole State and Oregon in the FSU Unconquered Stony Brook on Feb. 23 in Fort Myers. KHU¿UVWEDVHRIWKHVHDVRQLQWKH6RXWKHUQ Invitational from March 2-4 in Tallahassee. The victory upped FGCU’s record to 10- Illinois game. Skyla Osceola nets season-high 13 points in Nova Southeastern’s win vs FL Tech Kevin Johnson Cheyenne Nunez, third from left, has compiled a stellar first season with the State College of Florida, DA I — The Nova Southeastern VHDVRQKLJKSRLQWVWRJRDORQJZLWK¿YH Atlantic. Manatee-Sarasota softball team in Bradenton. Nunez was the team’s second leading hitter through University women’s basketball team assists and one rebound. Osceola was 5-for- Osceola concluded the regular season the end of February. ¿QLVKHGLWVUHJXODUVHDVRQRQDZLQQLQJQRWH IURPWKH¿HOGDQGPDGHWKUHHSRLQWHUV as the team’s leader in assists with 87. as the Sharks topped Florida Tech, 87-73, on The victory capped a strong week for Next up for NSU is the Sunshine State Feb. 24 in Melbourne. Osceola, who scored nine points in a loss to Conference playoffs, slated to start Feb. 28. in late January. She’s had two-hit games player Ahnie Jumper and Nova Southeastern against St. Johns River State College, Lake- NSU freshman guard Skyla Osceola, %DUU\ DQG KDG ¿YH DVVLVWV WKUHH UHERXQGV University basketball player Skyla Osceola from the Hollywood Reservation, scored a and three points in a win against Palm Beach Sumter State College and Seminole State can be inspirations for younger athletes College. to follow in their footsteps and play college After years as a starter in Okeechobee sports. +LJK¶V LQ¿HOG 1XQH] KDV PDGH D VPRRWK “I hope a lot more Native Americans WUDQVLWLRQWRULJKW¿HOGWKLVVHDVRQ could live this because it’s just an awesome Curtis Osceola, OCU basketball head into posteason The only bump on an otherwise smooth experience to keep playing,” Nunez said. “I road so far was a painful one. Nunez’s strong wish everyone would live this this if they O LAHO A CITY — Freshman Christian. He also made a 3-pointer against With one game left in its regular season was interrupted Feb. 10 when she was want to, like the athletes that are coming up in guard Curtis Osceola, of Anadarko, Okla., Barcone in a late-January game. He grabbed season, Oklahoma City had a 21-7 overall plunked by a pitch on her right forearm while high school and the ones that are graduating has appeared in six games this season for the three rebounds in a November game against record and 13-6 mark in the Sooner Athletic attempting a bunt in a game against Santa Fe EHFDXVHLW¶VGH¿QLWHO\ZRUWKLW,¶PGH¿QLWHO\ Oklahoma City University men’s basketball Ecclesia. Conference, whose tournament will be held College. She had to leave the game and she glad I stuck with it.” team, which was ranked No. 12 in NAIA For the season, Osceola has played 31 Feb. 27-March 2. OCU is a six-time NAIA sat out a doubleheader against Indian River 6&)KDVWXUQHGRXWWREHDJRRG¿WIRU Division I as of late February. minutes with nine points, two assists, one Division champion. Its roster this season State College in Fort Pierce the following her under a coaching staff led by Mandy 2VFHRODVFRUHGKLV¿UVWFROOHJLDWHSRLQWV VWHDODQG¿YHUHERXQGV includes eight seniors. week. Schuerman. Oct. 28 on a 3-pointer against Manhattan Osceola is a business major. “I thought it was broken,” Nunez said “They’re going to want you to hit the between games as SCF was swept by IRSC, way they want you to so you can be more LQD¿YHLQQLQJJDPHHQGHGE\WKHUXQ progressive and better, and these coaches rule, and 3-0 in the nightcap. know exactly what they’re talking about,” Triple Crown fishing starts March 10 ³7KLVLVWKH¿UVWWLPH,¶YHHYHUEHHQUXQ Nunez said. IG CY SS — The Seminole Tiger Memorial Fishing Tournament on Tribal member. ruled. My coach is not very happy right now; The coaches have helped her on and off Sportsman’s Triple Crown Fishing Series April 14 and the Seminole Sportsman’s For more information call Moses none of us are,” Nunez said about game one. WKH¿HOG in Big Cypress kicks off March 10 with the Championship Tournament on May 12. Jumper Jr. at 954-931-7118 or Joe Collins “My coach hates losing. I hate losing.” “They try to change you to be a better Bass Busters’ Fishing Tournament from 6:30 The tournaments are open to Tribal at 954-931-7793 or email BiggShotSports@ The following day Nunez returned to person, not just in softball, but in life,” a.m. to 3 p.m. members, Community members and STOF aol.com. action although only as a pinch runner and Nunez said. Other tournaments include the Howard employees. Each team must have at least one SCF returned to the win column with a 9-4 As for academics, Nunez, daughter of WULXPSKLQWKH¿UVWJDPHRIDGRXEOHKHDGHU Peggy and Daniel Nunez Sr., plans to focus sweep against Broward College. Nunez stole on getting degrees in business, psychology a base and scored a run. The injury, however, and/or biology. She said her career objective continued to keep her out of the lineup as the is to be a dental hygienist for the Tribe. Rise and shine in Brighton team headed into March. “That’s the goal,” she said. for heart healthy 5K

Kevin Johnson Courtesy photo Barbara Boling/STOF Health Education Coordinator Until an injury sidelined her, former Okeechobee High School standout Cheyenne Nunez had started As part of Heart Health Awareness in February, runners and walkers participate in the Brighton Field Day 5K early in the morning on Feb. 15 near the Fred most games this season in right field for State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. Smith Rodeo Arena. 4C • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018 EIRA season starts in Hollywood, Big Cypress

BY KEVIN JOHNSON ¿OOHGLQWKH\RXWKURGHRDWWKH%LOO2VFHROD Senior Editor Memorial Rodeo. Miss Indian Rodeo Kayln Bunion, of Navajo Nation, attended The Eastern Indian Rodeo Association’s the rodeo as did Bill Osceola’s daughter 2018 season started in February on Cynthia, whose granddaughter Cyiah Alvia consecutive Saturdays with a pair of participated in the barrel racing. At the memorial rodeos on two reservations. conclusion, Cynthia presented the winners &RZER\V DQG FRZJLUOV ¿OOHG WKH QHZ with buckles. rodeo arena on the Hollywood Reservation There’s nothing like starting the season on Feb. 3 for the third annual Betty Mae with a winning streak, which is exactly what Jumper Memorial Rodeo before all the four kids and two adults accomplished. In action which was originally scheduled the youth rodeo, Summer Gopher (Pony to stay in Hollywood shifted to Junior Riding), Norman Osceola (Jr. Bareback Cypress Arena in Big Cypress for the Bill Riding), Thadd Johns (Calf Riding) and Osceola Memorial Rodeo, an INFR Tour Jaylee Wilcox (9-12 Barrel Racing) started event, on Feb. 10. their EIRA seasons in outstanding fashion Betty Mae’s son and EIRA youth director by winning their events at both rodeos. On Moses Jumper Jr. served as the announcer the adults side, Alan Golbert (Saddle Bronc) for the kids rodeos as the youngsters were and Ed Harry (Sr. Breakaway Roping) swept in the spotlight for afternoon sessions while both rodeos with victories in their events. adults occupied the prime time sessions. The next rodeo will be held March 17 at Participation numbers were strong across Junior Cypress Arena. the board. For example, about 90 slots were ett ae u per e orial odeo esults Feb. 3 at Hollywood ids odeo Dummy Roping - 1st Place Tyse Osceola, 2nd Koty Gopher-Turtle, 3rd Chance Madrigal Mutton Busting - 1st Place Twister Fischer, 2nd Brace Miller, 3rd Caden Jumper, 4th Chance Madrigal, 5th place Nolan Gopher Jr. Youth Pony Riding - 1st Place Gus Jumper, 2nd Justin Rodriguez, 3rd Thadd Johns Pony Riding - 1st Place Summer Gopher Jr Bareback Riding - 1st place Norman Osceola Calf Riding - 1st place Thadd Johns, 2nd Kuli Julian, 3rd Gus Jumper Steer Riding - 1st Place Chunky Osceola, 2nd Bryce Baker Jr Bull Riding - 1st Place Tucker Johns, 2nd Cisco Rodriguez, 3rd Aiden Tommie Chute Doggin - 1st Place Jaytron Baker Jr Breakaway Roping - 1st Place Annie uinn Barney, 2nd Jaytron Baker Kevin Johnson 4-8 yr ol Barrel Racing - 1st place Paizlee Miller, 2nd Talen Jumper, 3rd Tawnee Baker From left, Moses Jumper Jr., Miss Indian Rodeo Kayln Bunion, Cynthia Osceola and Cyiah Alvia gather for a photo Feb. 10 at Junior Cypress Rodeo Arena 9-12 yr ol Barrel Racing - 1st Place Jaylee Wilcox, 2nd JoJo Fischer, 3rd Summer in Big Cypress. The EIRA held rodeos in February in memory of Moses’ mother Betty Mae Jumper and Cynthia’s father Bill Osceola. Gopher, 4th Jayleigh Kroeplin 13-17 yr ol Barrel Racing - 1st Place Budha Jumper, 2nd Madison Jumper, 3rd Jacee Jumper, 4th Annie uinn Barney Adult odeo Bare Back Riding: 1st place - Clay Ramone, 2nd place - Jacoby Johns Saddle Bronc - 1st Alan Golbert Steer Wrestling - 1st uinton Inman, 2nd place - Dayne Johns Tie Down Roping - 1st place Jobe Johns, 2nd place - uinton Inman, 3rd place - Naha Jumper Lady’s Breakaway Roping - 1st place Annie uinn Barney, 2nd place - Ahnie Jumper INFR Sr Breakaway Roping - 1st place Ed Harry INFR Jr. Breakaway Roping - 1st place Annie uinn Barney Team Roping - 1st place Josh Jumper and Naha Jumper; 2nd place - Greg Louis and Jayde Murphy, 3rd place - Preston Louis and Jayde Murphy, 4th place - Terry Fischer and Ed Harry. 5th Place - Cody Barney and Ed Harry Lady’s Barrel Racing - 1st place Annie uinn Barney, 2nd place - Ashley Parks, 3rd place - Boogie Johns, 4th place - Ahnie Jumper, 5th Place - Budha Jumper 1R4XDOL¿HG%XOO5LGHUV INFR Jr Bull Riding -1st Place Norman Osceola, 2nd place - Tucker Johns

ill Osceola e orial odeo esults Feb. 10 at Big Cypress ids odeo Dummy Roping - 1st Place Brace Miller, 2nd Ryker Miller Mutton Busting - 1st Place Caden Jumper, 2nd Twister Fischer, 3rd Brace Miller, 4th Nolan Gopher Jr. Youth Pony Riding - 1st Place Thadd Johns,2nd JB Anderson, 3rd Oreste Perez Pony Riding - 1st Place Summer Gopher, 2nd Alex Rodriguez Jr Bareback Riding - 1st Place Norman Osceola, 2nd Chunky Osceola Calf Riding - 1st Place Thadd Johns, 2nd Alex Rodriguez, 3rd Kuli Julian Steer Riding - 1st Place Ethan Marceau, 2nd Chunky Osceola Jr Bull Riding - 1st place Aidan Tommie, 2nd Cisco Rodriguez, 3rd Norman Osceola Chute Doggin - 1st Place Creek Gopher, 2nd Jaytron Baker Jr. Breakaway Roping - 1st Place Jaytron Baker, 2nd Annie uinne Barney, 3rd Bryce Baker 4-8 yr old Barrel Racing - 1st place Hannah Platt, 2nd Paizlee Miller, 3rd Edie Johns Kevin Johnson 9-12 yr old Barrel Racing - 1st place Jaylee Wilcox, 2nd Jayliyah Kroeplin, 3rd JoJo EIRA Jr. Rodeo Queen Madisyn Osceola carries the Fischer Kevin Johnson U.S. flag at the start of the Bill Osceola Memorial 13-17 yr old Barrel Racing - 1st place Ginger Cohea, 2nd Annie uinn Barney, 3rd Jacee Morgan Yates carries the Seminole Tribe’s flag during the opening ceremonies of the Bill Osceola Rodeo on Feb. 10 at Junior Cypress Arena in Big Jumper Memorial Rodeo on Feb. 10 in Big Cypress. Cypress. Adult TOU odeo Bareback Riding - 1st Place Jacoby Johns, 2nd Buck Lunak, 3rd & 4th Tie Split Clay Ramone & Steven DeWolfe,5th Jaylen Baker Steer Wrestling - 1st Place Dayne Johns, 2nd Greg Louis, 3rd uinton Inman Saddle Bronc Riding - 1st place Alan Golbert Tie Down Roping - 1st Place uinton Inman, 2nd Bryton Edmunson, 3rd Gavaro Harrison, 4th Naha Jumper, 5th Jobe Johns, 6th Clint Bruisedhead Lady’s Breakaway Roping - 1st place Tiffany Teehee, 2nd Kelsey Anderson INFR Sr. Breakaway Roping - 1st & 2nd Tie Ed Harry & Brett Givins, 3rd Sallye Williams, 4th Jake Longbrake INFR Jr. Breakaway Roping - 1st Place Annie uinn Barney, 2nd Canaan Jumper Team Roping - 1st P lace Jason Baker and Jaylen Baker, 2nd Robbie Inman and Ralph Williams, 3rd Jake Longbrake and Ed Harry, 4th Josh Jumper and Naha Jumper, 5th Preston Louis and Jayde Murphy, 6th Robbie Inman and Brett Givens Lady’s Barrel Racing - 1st Place Ashley Parks, 2nd Annie uinn Barney, 3rd Boogie Johns, 4th Tiffany Teehee, 5th Kelsey Anderson, 6th Mackenzie Bowers Bull Riding - 1st Place Slick Phelps INFR Jr Bull Riding - 1st Place Kasen Johnson, 2nd Justin Gopher Jr. INFR Jr. Barrels - 1st Place Jaylee Wilcox, 2nd JB Bruisedhead, 3rd Annie uinn Barney, 4th Ashley Walker INFR Team Roping - Robbie Inman and Ralph Williams

Kevin Johnson Cody Tommie, 4, eyes the target in dummy roping at the Bill Osceola Memorial Rodeo on Feb. 10 at Kevin Johnson Junior Cypress Arena in Big Cypress. Dalina Rodriguez competes in mutton busting for ages 4 to 6 at the Bill Osceola Memorial Rodeo. 5C • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018

Maury Neipris Justin Gopher gains the upperhand during the third annual Betty Mae Jumper Memorial Rodeo on Feb. 3 in Hollywood.

Kevin Johnson TT Anderson competes in 9-12 barrel racing at the Bill Osceola Memorial Rodeo.

Maury Neipris Ivan Bruisedhead competes at the Betty Mae Jumper Memorial Rodeo. Maury Neipris Leann Billie is in good position to rope the calf during the Betty Mae Jumper Memorial Rodeo.



Maury Neipris Jobe Johns does a quick tie up in the Betty Mae Jumper Memorial Rodeo in Hollywood. Youth Program

ƒ College preparatory and exploratory program for Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian youth (fourteen (14) years of age by July 1, 2018, and entering freshman or sophomore year). ƒ Classes are held daily, from 9AM – 5PM. ƒ Evening and weekend activities, e.g., (bowling, mall trips, swimming, sports, skating, and more!) ƒ Students live on FSU campus, to gain college experience. ƒ Classes include STEM, Computer Literacy, Writing and Journal, SAT/ACT Prep and more. ƒ An exploratory Academic and Career Fair featuring college, vocational and occupational careers.

Leadership Academy

ƒ College bound high school students entering as juniors, seniors, or recent graduates (GED accepted). ƒ College bound activities may be separate from the youth program participants. ƒ Experiential on-campus visits to FSU, TCC and FAMU touring different programs and career centers.

Dates: July 21, 2018 – August 4, 2018 Application Available: February 2018 Questions: (850) 487-1472 Toll Free: 1 (800) 322-9186 Turn-in Deadline: TBD

Those or older and interested in eing a Counselor or Training Assistant please call our o ice or a separate application eep in ind these positions re ain with students during ca p ti e 

Kevin Johnson Oreste Perez Jr. was atop his pony for a long time before taking a spill in the youth pony riding for ages 7 to 9 at the Bill Osceola Memorial Rodeo at Junior Cypress Arena in Big Cypress. 6C • The Seminole Tribune • February 28, 2018 Adults, youth battle for Tribal Fair basketball titles

BY KEVIN JOHNSON TXDUWHUDORQH5XQQHOV¿QLVKHGZLWK the way to victory with 21 points. Center for Native American Youth Senior Editor four 3’s. Big Town received 22 points Michael Harvey scored 10 points from Hunter Osceola. and Julia Smith contributed seven HOLLYWOOD — The The teams met earlier in the points. Todd Pierce led Aden’s with welcomes Sally Jewell to Board Seminole Tribal Fair’s activities tournament with the Plainzmen 24 points. extended beyond the Hard Rock Live emerging with a 76-68 win. In earlier games, Lucas Osceola FROM PRESS RELEASE protections, and tribal consultation ensure that these remarkable young arena. Youth and adult teams took to The women’s championship (18 points), Harvey (12 points) measures, Jewell also worked to people have all the tools they need the basketball court at the Howard game wasn’t nearly as close as the and Harris (10 points) led the Heat The Center for Native make the Administration more to succeed.” Tiger Gymnasium in Hollywood men’s game. The Lady Ballers rode past Brighton Hoops. The Hoops accessible to Native youth. She Among Jewell’s top priorities for the Tribal Fair Basketball American Youth at The Aspen the remarkable shooting of 3-point notched an 81-53 win against the Institute has added former U.S. regularly held dialogues with young during her time as Secretary was Tournament from Feb. 1-3 at the specialist Jenna Plumley to an 80-50 Canes behind 29 points from Cisco people about federal policies and working with Congress to increase Howard Tiger Recreation Center in Secretary of the Interior Sally victory against -Factor. Plumley, a Rodriguez and 22 points from Alyke Jewell to its Board of Advisors. played a critical role in supporting funding for the Bureau of Indian Hollywood. former University of Oklahoma and Baker. the Obama White House Tribal Education so that Native youth Led by the hot shooting of Jewell has been a longtime Lamar University player, drained 38 The Tribesmen used balanced advocate for tribes and Native Nations Conferences and Tribal have safe and supportive learning Wayne Runnels, who poured in points, including 10 from 3-point scoring to capture the 14U co- Youth Gatherings. environments. In addition to 30 points, the Plainzmen held off American youth. During the land. Ariah Osceola contributed 13 ed title with a 58-25 win against Obama Administration, she was “Secretary Jewell knows all developing new grant programs Big Town, 90-85, to win the men’s points and Courtney Osceola scored Unconquered. Jaytron Baker led too well the disparities that Native to promote tribal control of championship game. The Plainzmen, instrumental in supporting the 10 points for the champions. the way with 14 points followed by President’s cross-sector Generation American youth face,” says former education, Jewell worked within who built a 52-37 lead, also received Nobody was able to cool off Dathen Garcia (12 points), Roger Senator and CNAY Founder Byron the Administration to restructure big games from Malcolm Moore Indigenous initiative to decrease Seminole Heat in the 17U co-ed Walters (12 points), Nakai Alex (8 barriers and increase opportunity Dorgan. “She has been a leader in the BIE so that tribes are in the (16 points), Alphonso Hubbard (14 GLYLVLRQZKLFKIHDWXUHG¿YHWHDPV points), Ellery Huggins (7 points) helping Native American youth as lead when assessing their needs points) and Jess Heart (12 points). for young Native Americans. The Heat went 4-0, including a 63- and Ramone Baker (5 points). While working alongside tribal they work to improve their lives and determining the best education The team shined from beyond the 61 win in the championship against and improve the communities in strategies for DUF ZLWK VL[ SRLQWHUV LQ WKH ¿UVW leaders to address challenges with Aden’s Squad. Robert Harris paved Indian education, environmental which they live. We look forward to working with the Secretary to Rebecca M. Benally joins Tribal Treasury Advisory Committee FROM PRESS RELEASE TTAC to begin conducting business and at the college administration on behalf of Indian Country. level. Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, Benally is a member of the Benally joins six other announced Rebecca M. Benally Navajo Nation. She currently appointees to the TTAC who DVWKH¿QDODSSRLQWHHWRWKH7ULEDO serves as the county commissioner will serve an important role in Treasury Advisory Committee of San Juan County in Utah. She is Indian Country by advising the (TTAC). The appointment was WKH¿UVW1DWLYH$PHULFDQZRPDQWR U.S. Secretary of the Treasury on announced by the Department hold this post. Benally has over 20 taxation issues RI 7UHDVXU\ %HQDOO\ LV WKH ¿QDO years of experience in the education appointment necessary for the ¿HOGDVDWHDFKHUVFKRROSULQFLSDO

Kevin Johnson Tropics’ Ethan Cypress makes a strong move to the hoop against the Plainzmen’s Wayne Runnels in an men’s division game Feb. 2 during the Seminole Tribal Fair Basketball Tournament at the Howard Tiger Recreation Center in Hollywood. Native Youth Agriculture Leadership Summit set for June FROM PRESS RELEASE school seniors). and Planning for Agricultural Some travel assistance may Production; Agricultural & Food AY T ILL Ar become available; participants will Law and Policy; and Nutrition and The 5th annual Native Youth in receive information about this after Health. Food and Agriculture Leadership they are accepted into the program. The priority deadline for Summit at the University of The summit will build on applying to the 2018 Summit is Arkansas School of Law will be previous summits, but will be more March 1. Priority students will held June 7-17 in Fayetteville at intensive. The 2018 Summit will be allocated additional points in the University of Arkansas School be a skills-development focused WKH VHOHFWLRQ SURFHVV 7KH ¿QDO of Law, home of the Indigenous event that will give attendees an deadline for applying to the 2018 Kevin Johnson Food and Agriculture Initiative. opportunity to do a deep dive Summit is March 15. Above, the Tribesmen, coached by Preston Baker, celebrate winning the U14 The summit is open to American in a particular area of food and Contact Erin Shirl on the IFAI division. Below, Unconquered earned runner-up honors in the division. Posing Indian, Alaska Native, and Native agricultural production or policy. staff at [email protected] or call with both teams is Virginia Osceola representing the Tribal Fair. Hawaiian youth, ages 15-18 The four subject matter areas 479-575-6572 or 479-575-5128 or (including recently graduated high are: Agricultural Business and visit indigenousfoodandag.com to Finance; Conservation Practices register.

LAND FOR SALE NEAR THE BIG CYPRESS RESERVATION Kevin Johnson The Plainzmen’s Alphonzo Hubbard (3) and Will sell as little as 10 acres or more. Private land. Has electricity, phone and much wildlife and trees. 2- Tropics’ Charles Frye battle for the ball. wheel drive access and maintained roads. Call Lee 863-254-8502 or write 2312 W. U.S. Hwy 27, Clewiston, FL 33440.

FOR SALE

LAST SIX OF MILEAGE/ STARTING BID VIN# YEAR MAKE MODEL HRS CONDITION PRICE

A33165 2007 FORD F350 PICKUP TRUCK F350 CREW CAB SUPER DUTY (4WD) 164,426 Poor $1,668.00

772143 2007 CLUB CART XRT-800 (Gas) N/A Poor $1,059.00

795109 2007 CLUB CART XRT-800 (Gas) N/A Poor $999.00

Note - Previously advertised items are not reflected on this advertisement, only new listings. For more information contact Fixed Assets Dept. 954-966-6300 ext. 20034.

NEW!! - Tribal Members only- access this information at the website: http://semtribe.com/FixedAssets. (Registration required)

Kevin Johnson Above and right, action from the women’s tournament in a game between X-Factor and Wide Open. Theodore Nelson Sr.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, SW5813, Indian Child Welfare Consultant-Expert, Board Member National Indian Child Welfare Association, Licensed and Insured, Seminole Health Plan Provider Are you unhappy with your current counseling/child welfare services? Now there are alternative services for you and your family. Philosophically, we all have difficulty balancing social life, culture, health, substance use/ abuse, self-esteem, sense of belonging, emotions, our hopes and dreams.

I offer 20 years of professional experience as a qualified therapist working with children, teens and adults in a confidential, private setting in your home or my office. I am available for individual counseling, dependency/ custody cases and tribal court; services are available for all reservations.

Kevin Johnson Office: (954) 965-4414; cell: (954) 317-8110; 6528 Osceola Circle, Hollywood, Florida 33024 The Plainzmen and Big Town meet in a pool play game. The teams squared off again in the title game.