Incentive Awards Museum Postcard Exhibit Seniors’ Hawaiian Luau Pages 26-27 Page 25 Page 17 50¢ www.seminoletribe.com Volume XXVI • Number 12 September 2, 2005 Color Guard Attends High School Grads Celebrate in the Islands National Powwow 2005 By Iretta Tiger Jr. and Vice Chairman of the Shakopee WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mdewakanton Sioux Community Glynn Education and camaraderie are two words Crooks lead every grand entry in full that come to mind when describing the regalia. National Museum of the American The Seminole Tribe’s Color Indian’s (NMAI) National Powwow 2005. Guard, Stephen Bowers, Paul Bowers, The powwow was held at the MCI Center NAME and NAME, was given the honor in Washington, D.C. from Aug. 12–14; of leading the veterans in the powwow’s various presentations and events were also grand entries. Members of the Vietnam held at the museum. Era Veterans Intertribal Association (VEVITA) joined the color guard. Former Colorado Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (retired) joined West and Crooks for two grand entries. Miss Seminole Christine McCall also participated in the grand entries; there was an impressive showing of native royalty. Though not part of the powwow, McCall and Trail Liaison William Osceola were invited to tour the offices of America’s Iretta Tiger Most Wanted (AMW) Guarding the colors: (L-R) Dan Bowers, Paul Bowers, and as part of the tour Steven Bowers, Archie Johns and Joe Osceola Jr. they were allowed to watch the phone center Shelley Marmor in action. Unfortunately The 2004 and 2005 high school graduates wait outside the WatersEdge restaurant at Atlantis before the Awards Banquet. For the powwow, NMAI put AMW’s host John Walsh was not present together a comprehensive souvenir pro- but McCall and Osceola were still thrilled By Shelley Marmor After a brief 35 minute flight, aged everyone to look out for everyone gram. It contains the details of grand entry, to be there. NASSAU, BAHAMAS — For the group landed in the Bahamas on Aug. else, and of course, to have a good time. the history of powwow and the history of This special tour was specially the week of Aug. 15–19, the 2004 and 15. The only thing on the agenda this day “This is your trip,” he told the the various dances. arranged by Lloyd Wideman, Diamond III 2005 Seminole high school graduates was a private luncheon reception at the graduates. “This is your time and we Two films, “The World of Indian LLC, and JR Patton, Native NCTS driver. received a gift courtesy of Chairman WatersEdge restaurant at the Atlantis want you to enjoy it.” Dance” and “Into the Circle: An Patton is the driver for AMW Racing and Mitchell Cypress–a trip to the Bahamas. hotel. Following the welcome lunch- Introduction to Oklahoma Powwows and was sponsored by the Seminole Tribe at The 13 grads, along with several family At the luncheon, Ft. Pierce eon, everyone had free time to settle in Celebrations” were shown at the museum the Ford 200 in 2004. members and chaperones, stayed at the Liaison Sally Tommie welcomed the and get ready for a full day of activities throughout the powwow. Also at the muse- So far, the National Powwow is Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the graduates and told them this is their week on Aug. 16. On this day, the group took a um were dance exhibitions, powwow not an annual powwow but that could Bahamas. to relax. She also congratulated them on bus tour of downtown Nassau stopping at regalia-making, drum making and birch change. For updates on the next National Representing the class of 2004 graduating, and encouraged them to historic sites including the Queen’s bark canoe making. Powwow and museum updates surf to on the trip were: Linda Henry and focus on “the next level of life.” Staircase, Gregory’s Arch and Fort NMAI’s Director Richard West www.nmai.si.edu. Savannah Huggins. Mia Da’Wanna Sapp “You all have huge–I’m not Charlotte. also graduated in 2004, however, did not going to say big, huge–things ahead of After stopping for lunch at attend this trip. Representing the class of you,” Tommie added. Luciano’s of Chicago, the group made 2005 were: Tiffany Frank, Clarissa Tommie then introduced their way to a shopper’s paradise–the Garza, Christine McCall, JoJo Dakota Chairman Mitchell Cypress for his open- Straw Market. While at the Straw Osceola, Tasha Osceola, Le’Anna Sapp, ing remarks. The chairman reminded Market, the ladies all had their eyes on Zane Sauls, Gabriel Stockton, James everyone that though the Bahamas is designer knock-off purses. The men, Tommie and Karissa Tommie. Graduates close to the U.S., it is a foreign country Trail Liaison William Osceola, Tampa Kayla Billie and Travelis Timothy did not with rules that differ from the U.S., rules attend. that everyone must follow. He encour- See ISLANDS, page 32 Twelfth Annual Seminole Wellness Conference By Judy Weeks MARCO ISLAND, FL — The Seminole Tribe wants everyone to be of sound mind, body and soul. To this end they have set up numerous departments and are sponsoring both clinics and con- ferences. The 12th Annual Seminole Wellness Conference on Marco Island incorporated many of these programs into a week full of opportunities. Participants in this very important event began arriving at the Marco Island Hilton on July 17. Coordination of this enormous Emma Brown task was placed in the very capable hands Brighton high school students were rewarded with a trip to Alaska. of Helene Buster and a committee of indi- viduals dedicated to its success. Project planning began in January, with first weekly, and finally, daily meetings as each intricate piece of the puzzle slowly came High School Students together. “It was quickly established that each meeting must accomplish an objec- Visit the ‘Last Frontier’ tive regardless of the members present. Decisions were made, plans correlated and Judy Weeks By Emma Brown ly breathtaking. From their they took a two Audience participation was encouraged at the 12th Annual Wellness Conference. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — hour walking tour of Exit Glacier, which See WELLNESS, page 5 High school students from Brighton who took them close enough to a tidal glacier earned a 2.5 GPA or higher received an that they were within the glacial climate incentive award trip to Alaska. The desti- that is created by the glacier itself. nation was actually chosen during the year The following morning the stu- Seminole Tribe Celebrates Its Independence Day by the high school students themselves, dents bordered a boat for a five hour By Iretta Tiger which allowed them to have a goal to luncheon cruised of the Kenai Fjords. HOLLYWOOD — “This last work towards. Traveling by boat provided students with Fourth of July Gloria [Wilson] and I were Many students qualified for the sites of a humpback whale, Orcas whales, talking and we started wondering why the trip, but with the hectic summer schedules sea otters, and Stellar sea lions. Tribe didn’t have its own version of the that students now have, only five young Fortunately the students were able to catch Fourth of July,” said Hollywood ladies were able to attend the trip along a few pictures of these amazing creatures Representative Max B. Osceola Jr. “Soon with their chaperones and Brighton educa- before being caught in a ferocious storm after that conversation Gloria started to tion advisor and Education director. The that caused 10–12 foot seas. organize the event and here we are today” students that attended the trip were Kelly The ship’s captain announced via On Aug. 20 the Seminole Tribe Haught, Reba Osceola, Stephanie Smith, intercom that the passengers were bearing celebrated the 48th anniversary of the rati- Shelby Huff and Heather Peterson. witness to seas that many people will fication of the Tribe’s Constitution and The journey began with an eight- never see, and probably would never want Bylaws. The original date of the ratifica- and-a-half hour flight from Orlando, Fla. to see. This incident definitely tested the tion is Aug. 21, 1957. to Anchorage. From Anchorage the stu- captain’s navigational abilities, as well as, Wilson had organized not just a dents boarded the Alaskan Railroad for a providing a little excitement for the stu- celebration but an eloquent reminder of four hour ride to Seward. The four hour dents. where we come from. The ceremony train ride into Seward offered breathtaking The next day the students were opened with a video by the Seminole scenery that made the ride feel much taken on a 10 hour tour of the grand city Broadcasting department. The video was shorter. of Anchorage stopping at the Alaskan specially created for the celebration; it Along the way students were able Heritage Museum and the Alyeska Ski detailed the ratification and the success of to dine while taking in the surrounding Resort. the Tribe after the ratification. scenery. They saw beautiful mountain All of the students had an amaz- Attending the ceremony was the sides, awesome glaciers, moose, Dahl ing time visiting and learning about the last surviving constitution committee sheep, Eagles, beavers and much more. beauties and natural wonders found in member Reverend Frank Billie. Once in Seward the group was taken to the Alaska. This trip rewarded students for Councilman Osceola presented Reverend Seward Sea Life Center which offered an their outstanding academic efforts for the Billie with a special recognition plaque. amazing look inside the Alaskan sea life. year while offering them a great deal of Iretta Tiger Danny Jumper translated for Reverend Next the students checked into education and geography at the same Betty Osceola leads the gospel singers during the ceremony.