The Seminole Tribe of Florida
Language:
The traditional language of the Seminole Tribe is Muskogean. Muskogean was one of six major tribal languages spoken throughout the south-east of the United States. A dialect of Muskogean, called Mikasuki, was spoken by the Seminole's of the Everglades in south Florida and Muskogean in Central and North Florida. Additionally, Hitchiti, Koasati, Alabama, Natchez, Yuchi, and Shawnee were also spoken by different factions of the tribe throughout Florida due to the diverse nature of the Seminole tribe.
Family Systems
Clan
1. In Seminole tradition, extended family units are called clans.Prohibitions against in-clan marriage exist. The clans are named after non-human entities which represent strength, courage, and endurance. The Panther(largest), Bear, Deer, Wind, Bigtown, Bird, Snake, and Otter are the Seminole Clans that exist today. Several clans have gone extinct in the past including the Alligator clan. Children inherit the clan of their mother, and the husband typically lives in the camp of his wife’s clan. Clans become extinct when the last female of a clan passes away.
Green Corn Dance
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Each spring, Seminole clans make their way to an undisclosed location in south Florida for a traditional Seminole gathering known as the Green Corn Dance. Few non- tribal members have witnessed the event which includes coming of age traditions, hours of stomp dancing, the settling of tribal grievances, and expressions of gratitude to the creator for providing food. Seminole stomp dancing is a methodical single file line dance led by a medicine man who chants questions toward the men who will answer in a chant, while the females move in silence while shaking shakers attached to their ankles. Some favorite stomp dances include the catfish, any crow, and the
Language:
The traditional language of the Seminole Tribe is Muskogean. Muskogean was one of six major tribal languages spoken throughout the south-east of the United States. A dialect of Muskogean, called Mikasuki, was spoken by the Seminole's of the Everglades in south Florida and Muskogean in Central and North Florida. Additionally, Hitchiti, Koasati, Alabama, Natchez, Yuchi, and Shawnee were also spoken by different factions of the tribe throughout Florida due to the diverse nature of the Seminole tribe.
Family Systems
Clan
1. In Seminole tradition, extended family units are called clans.Prohibitions against in-clan marriage exist. The clans are named after non-human entities which represent strength, courage, and endurance. The Panther(largest), Bear, Deer, Wind, Bigtown, Bird, Snake, and Otter are the Seminole Clans that exist today. Several clans have gone extinct in the past including the Alligator clan. Children inherit the clan of their mother, and the husband typically lives in the camp of his wife’s clan. Clans become extinct when the last female of a clan passes away.
Green Corn Dance
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Each spring, Seminole clans make their way to an undisclosed location in south Florida for a traditional Seminole gathering known as the Green Corn Dance. Few non- tribal members have witnessed the event which includes coming of age traditions, hours of stomp dancing, the settling of tribal grievances, and expressions of gratitude to the creator for providing food. Seminole stomp dancing is a methodical single file line dance led by a medicine man who chants questions toward the men who will answer in a chant, while the females move in silence while shaking shakers attached to their ankles. Some favorite stomp dances include the catfish, any crow, and the