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Were there any special celebrations that were held in the Seminole Tribe?

Tribal Festivals: There were two big festivals held each year that were attended by all the clans. One was the Corn Dance in June. The other was the Hunting Dance in September.

What did the Seminole Tribe like to do?

The Seminoles were farming people. Seminole women harvested crops of corn, beans, and squash. Seminole men did most of the hunting and fishing, catching game such as deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, turtles, and alligators. Seminole Indian dishes included cornbread, soups, and stews.

Did the Seminole Tribe have pets?

Birds, animals, reptiles, insects, and many different living things. The Creator did have certain favorite animals. He liked the Panther, Coo-wah-chobee – crawls on four legs, close to the ground. The Panther would sit beside the Creator and He would pet the Panther, over and over, across its long, soft, furry back.

What did Seminole Indians call?

Unconquered People
The Seminoles of Florida call themselves the “Unconquered People,” descendants of just 300 Indians who managed to elude capture by the U.S. army in the 19th century.

What is the Seminole Green Corn Dance?

Few non-Indians have witnessed a Green Corn Dance, a special spiritual event held at undisclosed South Florida locations each spring. Following behind a chanting medicine man or “leader,” a string of male dancers will “answer” each exhortation, while women dancers quietly shuffle with them, shakers tied to their legs.

What is the Seminole flag?

The Oklahoma Seminole Nation have a white flag and features its tribal seal in the center. The seal represents the ties that they have to the land of their ancestors. The seal portrays Seminole life in Florida and is surrounded by the tribal name in black letters.

What is unique about the Seminole Tribe?

Interesting Facts about the Seminole Tribe Escaped slaves from some southern states also joined the Seminole tribe. “Chickee” is the Seminole word for house.

What are the eight Seminole family clans?

There are eight Seminole clans – Panther, Bear, Deer, Wind, Bigtown, Bird, Snake, and Otter. Clan members are not supposed to marry within their clan. Children inherit the clan of the mother.

What did native Floridians eat?

Near and along the coast, early Floridians gathered edibles, such as berries and oysters. They also hunted and fished. In addition, they farmed on a limited basis, growing corn, beans, squash, pumpkins, and sunflowers. The Timucua feasted on a smorgasbord of food, when it was available.

What language do Seminole speak?

Today, the members of the Seminole tribe speak one or both of two languages: Maskókî and Mikisúkî. These are the only two left from among the dozens of dialects that were spoken by their ancestors here in the Southeast. Maskókî, erroneously called “Creek” by English speakers, is the core language.

Which is the only Indian tribe left in MS today?

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is one of three federally recognized tribes of Choctaw Native Americans, and the only one in the state of Mississippi. On April 20, 1945, this tribe organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934.

Whose clan does a Seminole belong?

Panther clan
More than half of today’s 2,500-member Seminole Tribe of Florida belong to the Panther clan. Some of the larger clans, such as Panther and Bird, have informal subdivisions of their own. For example, some Panther clan members refer to themselves as Big Panthers (tiger) and others are known as Little Panthers (bobcat).

What are the beliefs and customs of the Seminole Tribe?

Customs and Beliefs 1 SPIRITUALITY. The Seminoles derive from the Muscogee tribe, so their traditions, beliefs, rituals, and mythologies started from the Muscogee collective. 2 PRESENT-DAY RELIGION. Currently, the Seminole Tribe of Florida is primarily Christian of the Baptist or Methodist denominations. 3 CEREMONIALISM.

What kind of jewelry did the Seminole wear?

Bead Necklaces. One of the most enduring customs of the Seminoles is also one of the most visible: the wearing of many bead necklaces by Seminole women. Seminole women traditionally had their own income, earned through selling produce or items they had made.

What is the Seminole spring ceremony?

This spiritual event occurs in confidential locations in Southern Florida annually each spring. During this event, Seminoles engage in ceremonies that are dedicated to forgiveness and manhood. Other occurrences include are negotiations of tribal disputes, the organization of clans, and the socialization between clans as well.

Did the Seminole take African-American wives?

Many Seminole men took African-American wives (Chief Osceola among them). There is a band of the Seminole tribe that is primarily Black. When the U.S. acquired Florida from the Spanish in 1821, the United States government sought to remove the Seminoles to make room for White settlers.