Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum at Okalee Village Opens with Dual Celebrations

By Iretta Tiger

HOLLYWOOD — It’s no secret that Seminoles are proud of their culture. So much so that when the time came for the opening of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum at Okalee Village the museum’s Director Tina Osceola and the Manager Barbara Butera arranged for a private celebration for Seminole Tribal citizens. (continue...)

Special Council Meeting Held

By Iretta Tiger

BIG CYPRESS — A special council meeting was held on May 25.

The first item on the agenda was tabled, and the next three resolutions were for the renewal of contracts for Chief Executive Officer of Seminole Gaming James Allen, Chief Financial Officer Brad Buchanan and Director of Gaming-Compliance & Regulations Edward Jenkins. All three were approved. (continue...)

Immokalee Looks to the Future

By Judy Weeks

IMMOKALEE — The turnout for Immokalee’s Community Meeting and Dinner on April 20 was very impressive. The crowd had gathered to hear a proposal for a possible business venture and improvements on the reservation. (continue...)

Monthly Tribal Council Meeting

By Iretta Tiger

TAMPA — On May 18, the Seminole Tribal Council held its May meeting at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Chairman Mitchell Cypress and the Council bid farewell to Councilman Roger Smith. This was Smith’s last Council meeting. Smith thanked the Council. (continue...)

Group Travels to Gathering of Nations

Story by Judy Weeks

IMMOKALEE — More than 20 members of the Immokalee community boarded airplanes with Native Americans from across the U.S. Their destination: the Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, N.M. This small group from Immokalee represented only a few of the Seminole Tribal citizens who participated in this annual event. (continue...)