Betty Osceola

 

Betty is a member of the Panther Clan of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. She is a grandmother, environmental activist, educator, anti-fracking and clean water advocate. Betty was born and raised in the Everglades. She spent her upbringing living off the land, hunting and fishing with her father. She is the owner/operator of Buffalo Tiger Airboat Tours on Tamiami Trail.  

Miccosukee educator and environmentalist Betty Osceola reflects on her ancestors and her role as an Everglades advocate as she receives the 2024 Defender of the Everglades Award at the third annual Marjory Stoneman Douglas Legacy Celebration on March 4, 2024, at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables.