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• The Seminole people are part of the "Creek Confederation of Tribes." They are currently located in Arkansas, Florida and Oklahoma. They traditionally spoke the Muskogee language. In the 1700's, the Seminole's migrated to Florida and joined with other tribes that spoke the Mikasuki language. They currently have a population of approximately 10,000 members.

• Fast Facts

  1. Native American Indians
  2. Languages: Creek and Mikasuki
  3. Known for doll and basket making
  4. One of the "Five Civilized Tribes"
  5. Their name means "runaways"
  6. Population: 10,000

• Culture

  The traditional Seminole people hunted and fished for food. They wore brightly colored clothes and adorned themselves with extravagant beads. They were very artistic. Their works included beautiful paintings, "Sweetgrass" baskets, extravagant bead work and beautiful dolls. There were eight different Seminole clans including the Otter, Panther, Bear, Wind, Deer, Bigtown, Bird, and Snake clans. The Seminole people held dance ceremonies for the purpose of purification, manhood and settling disputes. They lived in log framed palmetto thatched houses known as Chickees.

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