Tribal Traditions in the Modern World: The Seminole Tribe, Their Voices, and Their Stories

The deadline to apply has now passed.  Thank you to all who sent in applications.

Workshop Details

Description:

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is one of two federally recognized Native American Tribes living in Florida.  To many, they are known only for their alligator wrestling, gaming, and craft sales along the highway, thus making them rather one-dimensional in the minds of most Floridians and tourists. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with Tribal members on their land and revise their views of the Seminole people.

Seminole presenters will play a major role during this  workshop in which teachers will become acquainted with the history and culture of the Seminole people through their own voices and perspectives. The Tribe will expose educators to their constantly evolving history and culture which has endured into the 21st century.  This exploration provides a more complete context for understanding not only Florida’s present-day Indians but understanding Florida’s past, its influence on the present, and possibilities for the future of our complex, ever-changing state.

Presenters may include:

Tina Osceola, Historic Resources Officer
Willie Johns, Community Outreach Specialist, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
Jeannette Cypress, Director, Cultural Preservation Program
Ann McCudden, Director, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
Diana Stone, Education Coordinator, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
Bill Steele, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

Site Visits include:

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Reservation
Ahfachkee School, Big Cypress Reservation
Brighton Reservation

Lodging:

Teachers will be housed in single occupancy rooms in the historic Clewiston Inn, located in Clewiston, Florida, a small town on the southern shore of Florida’s largest lake, Lake Okeechobee.