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Florida Seminole Tribe
PRESENTATION BY: THOMAS ANDERTON
Overview of the Seminole
General History (how the tribe originated) Territory Authority Structure Beliefs and Rituals Language Education Marital Arrangements Economic Prosper Seminole Independency
General History
In the 1700s, bands of Creek Indians migrated to Florida from other states.
Later, some Yuchis and Yamasses Indians joined the migrating Creeks to comprise the Florida Seminoles tribe.
Derived from the Creek word “simano-li,” the name “Seminole’” was originally taken from the Spanish word, “cimmarron,” which means wild or runaway.
General History (continued)
Reasons for Migration Conflict with the Europeans Conflict with other Creeks Search for more fertile land
Territory
Six Reservations in present day Florida Hollywood Big Cyprus Brighton Immokalee Fort Pierce Tampa
Present Day Authority Structure
Chief Governing Body Composes of: Chairman Vice-Chairman Tribal Council
Representatives from each reservation In charge of:
Seminole Police Department
Human Resource programs
Gaming Enterprises
Citrus Groves
Beliefs and Rituals
Christianity
First Seminole Indian Baptist Church (Hollywood)
Big Cyprus First Baptist Church (Big Cyprus)
Green Corn Dance
Spiritual event
Held for Gratitude to creator for providing food
Purification ceremonies performed
Disputes settled
Language
Most Members of the tribe are bilingual Muscogee (Creek) Miccosukee English
The use of native languages have declined among Seminole Youth Modernization
Education
Over a million spent on education for: Promising tribal college students Ahfachkee Indian School
K-12 school for tribal members
Marital Arrangements
More open to intermarriage (present day) Previously not excepted
Permits non-tribal spouses Members must have at least one-quarter
Seminole ancestry
Economic Prosper
Sources of Tribal Income Hotels and Casinos
Seminole Hard Rock Café and Casino
Tourism Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
Billie Swamp Safari
Seminole Arts and Crafts Shop
Citrus groves
Seminole Independency
Structured government system Brings order to the tribe
Well funded education program Allows education to all children
Well built tribal enterprises Creates jobs for tribal members Creates funds for the tribe
Works Cited
Culture: Who are we. Seminole Tribe of Florida. 12 April 2014.
< www.semtribe.com/culture >
Google Images. Florida Seminole Tribe. 12 April 2014.
< www.google.com/search/floridaseminoletribe >