Team Florida Returns Triumphant From NAIG

Amy Johns, Don Osceola Bring Home Five Medals

By PEGGIE REYNOLDS
Contributing Writer

COWICHAN, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Amy Johns, Steven Johns-Ashley, Kyle Henry, Don Osceola and Robert Delorimiere represented Team Florida at the 2008 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), held in Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada, Aug 3-10. (continue...)

Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School Staff Host Open House

By CHRIS C. JENKINS
Staff Reporter

BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students, faculty and parents geared up for the school’s second school year with an Open House, held Aug. 14. (continue...)

Naples Community Celebrates Their Culture and Heritage

By JUDY WEEKS
Freelance Reporter

NAPLES — Members of the Naples Community gathered at the residence of Doug and Sandy Osceola on Aug. 15 to celebrate their cultural heritage and provide their children with an opportunity to learn about their ancestors from their elders. (continue...)

Youth Enjoy Summer Filled with Many Exciting Activities

By JUDY WEEKS
Freelance Reporter

IMMOKALEE — The Immokalee Seminole Ranch and Recreation Dept. spent months planning a summer program that began on June 4. Alternating their efforts, staff members from both departments created a diverse program of activities that sparked interest from youth of all ages throughout their summer break. (continue...)

Tribal Council Meets in Big Cypress

By CHRIS C. JENKINS
Staff Reporter

BIG CYPRESS — The Tribal Council met on the Big Cypress Reservation Aug. 27 for a special session. They passed 33 resolutions on the agenda, including: (continue...)