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Seminole

Seminole
Ethnic group
GroupSeminole
Population dateest. 18,600
Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
15,572 enrolled
Seminole Tribe of Florida
Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida
Significant populationsUnited States (Oklahoma, Florida)

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The Seminole are a Native American tribe originally of Florida, who now reside primarily in that state and Oklahoma. The Seminole nation emerged in a process of ethnogenesis out of groups of Native Americans, most significantly Creeks from what is now Georgia and Alabama, who settled in Florida in the early 18th century. The word Seminole is a corruption of cimarrón, a Spanish term for "runaway" or "wild one", historically used for certain Indian groups in Florida. The Seminole are closely related to the Miccosukee, who were recognized as a separate tribe in 1962.

After an initial period of colonization in Florida, during which they distanced themselves increasingly from other Creek groups, the Seminole established a thriving trade network during the British and second Spanish periods (roughly 1767 � 1821). The tribe expanded considerably during this time, and was further supplemented from the late 18th century with the appearance of the Black Seminoles � free blacks and escaped slaves who settled in communities near Seminole towns, where they paid tribute to the Indians in exchange for protection. However, tensions grew between the Seminole and the United States to the north, leading to a series of conflicts known as the Seminole Wars (1818 � 1858). Over the course of the wars most Seminoles were forced to relocate west of the Mississippi River in a process of Indian removal. Perhaps fewer than 200 Seminoles remained in Florida, but those who did fostered a resurgence in traditional customs and a culture of staunch independence.

Seminole culture is largely derived from Creek culture. Most Seminoles speak the Mikasuki language, with some (such as those living on the Brighton Seminole Reservation) speaking Creek; English is also prevalent today. The most important ceremony is the Green Corn Dance, which is celebrated largely as it is among the Creeks; other notable Creek-derived traditions include use of the black drink and ritual smoking of tobacco. As the Seminole adapted to the Florida environment, they developed their own local traditions, such as the construction of open air thatched-roof houses known as chickees.

The Seminoles who moved west of the Mississippi largely settled in what is now Oklahoma. Today most are enrolled with the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, while others belong to unorganized groups. The Florida Seminoles reestablished limited relations with the U.S. government in the late 19th century, and eventually received 5000 acre (20.2 km2) of reservation land in Florida. However, few Seminole had interest in moving to reservations until the 1940s, when many Seminole Christians relocated to them in order to establish their own churches. Reservation governments were founded, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida received federal recognition in 1957. However, the recognition caused conflict with a group living along the Tamiami Trail, who did not feel appropriately represented; they sought federal recognition as the Miccosukee Tribe, which they received in 1962.

Seminole Video

John Anderson: Seminole wind (John Anderson) Ever since the days of old Men would search for wealth untold They'd dig for silver and for gold And leave the empty holes And way down south in the Everglades Where the black water rolls and the saw grass waves The eagles fly and the otters play In the land of the Seminole. So blow, blow Seminole wind Blow like you're never gonna blow again I'm callin' to you like a long lost friend But I don't know who you are And blow, blow from the Okeechobee All the way up to Micanopy Blow 'cross the home of the Seminoles The alligators and the garr. Progress came and took its toll And in the name of flood control They made their plans and they drained the land Now the glades are goin' dry And the last time I walked in the swamp I sat upon a cypress stump I listened close and I heard the ghost of Osceola cry. So blow, blow Seminole wind Blow like you're never gonna blow again I'm callin' to you like a long lost friend But I don't know who you are And blow, blow from the Okeechobee All the way up to Micanopy Blow 'cross the home of the Seminoles The alligators and the garr.
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(www.MeduSirena.com ) Special montage of underwater performer "Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid"(MeduSirena) for the Blue & White Party at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino- Tampa, FL. the mermaid swims are stunt dance performer Marina's homage to underwater performances made popular during Florida's Golden Age of Tourism. Marina's underwater performances can also currently be seen all over the US and abroad, including the Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel & at the City of Dreams in Macau, where she can be seen projected on the world's largest virtual aquarium. Filmed at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel's (formerly named Yankee Clipper) famous Wreck Bar, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this historic bar features underwater portholes where Marina continues to perform weekly along with he MeduSirena Pod of Mermaid performers. About Marina (MeduSirena): www.MeduSirena.com Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Beach Hotel www.starwoodhotels.com About the City of Dreams, Macau: new.cityofdreamsmacau.com Music: The Road to Punalu'u, by The Tikiyaki Orchestra.
1.32 min. | 4.5 user rating
A performance at one of Ray's clinics at Seminole Music in FL 11-08. Shane Gibson recorded all the music for the this medley. Mixed by Casey Grillo.
10.47 min. | 4.95 user rating
Ever since the days of old, Men would search for wealth untold. They'd dig for silver and for gold, And leave the empty holes. And way down south in the Everglades, Where the black water rolls and the saw grass waves. The eagles fly and the otters play, In the land of the Seminole. So blow, blow Seminole wind, Blow like you're never gonna blow again. I'm calling to you like a long lost friend, But I know who you are. And blow, blow from the Okeechobee, All the way up to Micanopy. Blow across the home of the Seminole, The alligators and the garr. Progress came and took its toll, And in the name of flood control, They made their plans and they drained the land, Now the glades are going dry. And the last time I walked in the swamp, I sat upon a Cypress stump, I listened close and I heard the ghost, Of Osceola cry. So blow, blow Seminole wind, Blow like you're never gonna blow again. I'm calling to you like a long lost friend But I know who you are. And blow, blow from the Okeechobee, All the way up to Micanopy. Blow across the home of the Seminole, The alligators and the garr. ~Pictures by Fenris (myself)
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www.dietzel.com Lunch Freddy Vs. J-Rock ready to fight/brawl. Seminole High School Niggas Retarded sometimes
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John Anderson & Big and Rich performing "Seminole Wind" on CMT.
4.95 min. | 4.88 user rating
1988 Florida State Seminole Rap
5.50 min. | 4.42 user rating
This video was created back in the summer of 2007 when I flew on my JAA Commercial Pilots Licence skills test. The test was taken in a twin engined Piper Seminole at Orlando Flight Training. Since passing this test I have since become a flight instructor teaching others how to fly. I have recently created a study guide for the JAA Private Pilots Licence called PPL made easy. You can find this study guide at: PPLme.co.uk Best of luck with your flight training!
7.68 min. | 4.56 user rating
The singer with Marc Anthony is Natalia Jimenez. I was corrected and it's not "La India" Enjoy
3.93 min. | 4.68 user rating
Seminole High School Winter Guard 2005
5.05 min. | 4.94 user rating

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FHP: Truck slides off embankment on I-4, chaos ensues - Orlando Sentinel Tweet this news
Orlando Sentinel--The crash happened about 1:15 pm on Interstate 4 in -Seminole- County near State Road 436 and wasn't cleared until six hours later. ... - Date : Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:51:22 GMT+00:00

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