Emma Johns Appointed Education Director

By Marisol Gonzalez

HOLLYWOOD — Emma Johns has been named Education Director after serving as acting director for nearly seven months, following former director Louise Gopher’s retirement. She was formally named director of education by a Tribal Council resolution that passed May 28. (continue...)

Chairman Honored with 2008 Valor Award

By Felix DoBosz

FT. LAUDERDALE — The Broward County Chapter of the American Diabetes Association honored Chairman Mitchell Cypress with the 2008 Valor Award, along with eight other community leaders, at the Hyatt Pier 66 restaurant on May 15. (continue...)

Charter School Hosts First-Ever Creek Spelling Bee

Brooke Osceola Claims Victory, Puente Takes Second

By Susan Etxebarria

BRIGHTON — Eight jittery contestants lined up in front of an audience of fellow students, teachers and parents to compete in Pemayetv Emakakv’s first-ever Creek spelling bee on May 19. (continue...)

Veterans Memorial Sculpture Unveiled

By Chris Jenkins

BIG CYPRESS — On May 29, members of the Tribal Council, veterans, invited guests and media gathered at the Mitchell Cypress Fitness Trail for the unveiling of a bronze sculpture of a circa 1800s Seminole soldier. The ready-for-battle figure symbolizes the culture and strength of the Seminole Warrior, as well as acknowledges the sacrifices and efforts made by members of the armed forces, past and present. (continue...)

Council Passes 42 Resolutions at Meeting

By Chris Jenkins

BIG CYPRESS — The Tribal Council convened on the Big Cypress Reservation on May 28 for a regular session. They passed 42 resolutions from the agenda including: (continue...)