HOLLYWOOD - The Florida Governor's Council on Indian Affairs (FGCIA) held a Board of Directors meeting on Feb. 9, at the Seminole Headquarters. (continue...)
By Vida VolkertHOLLYWOOD - Amid the applause and encouragement of a multitude of parents, children dressed in colorful and traditional Seminole regalia competed for the title of Little Miss and Mister Seminole, Feb. 11, at the Tribal Fair in Hollywood. (continue...)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Bill Clinton released a budget calling for nearly $2 billion to be spent in Indian Country in the next fiscal year - an increase of $155 million. (continue...)
FORT LAUDERDALE - The Seminole Tribe of Florida filed a lawsuit in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court, Feb. 12, charging the Times Publishing Co. (doing business as) The St. Petersburg Times and reporters Bradley Goldstein and Jeff Testerman with racism and other violations of ethical, civil and criminal law. (continue...)
By Peter B. GallagherLOS ANGELES - The Seminole Tribe of Florida was honored at the 7th Annual First Americans In The Arts awards program, Feb. 13, when Tribal Chairman James Billie received one of two Outstanding Musical Achievement prizes. (continue...)
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Former Navajo Nation president Albert Hale dangled a carrot in front of United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) tribal leaders meeting here when he pointed out that Indian tribes are the only major group yet to settle class-action claims against the major U.S. tobacco companies. (continue...)
TAMPA - The Fifth Annual USET Gaming Association Conference will be held at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel here from March 8-10. (continue...)