The Seminole Tribe are the descendents of the Creek people or members of the Muskogean language family, who have lived in South East America since records were conceived. The Seminole speak seven different languages which contribute to the diversity of the tribe-Muscogee, Hitchiti, Koasati, Alabama, Natchez, Yuchi and Shawnee. Today the Seminole live in Florida, still living on the fringes of society which has been the case for nearly 400 years although today not as thorough. The tribe were placed in two out of 18 reservations set up in Florida in 1913, this split the tribe into two, one group known as the Miccosukee Tribe of Seminole Indians of Florida, lived in a safe haven for their people who held tradtional views. Where as the second group took to the offer of the reservation that began a new way to sustain the Seminole culture, however they were more ready for assimilation to other customs and cultures learning new religions like Christianity, which is why on the tribe emblem it has the saying 'in god we trust'.
A Brief Timeline of Seminole's History:
Today the Seminole casinos support a growing infrastructure for the Seminole community’s health and welfare, public safety, education and other services. The economic stability provided by gaming, combined with the cattle, citrus, and other business enterprises, has made the Seminole Tribe of Florida one of the most successful native business peoples in the United States today. They employ more than 7,000 employees in their casinos, hotels and other enterprises and purchase more than $130.3 million in good and services yearly. One other note that makes the Seminole tribe different to any other Native Indian's, is that they are the only tribe in America who have never signed a peace treaty.
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