How I Became a Ghost: A Powerful Story of Choctaw Removal
The first, How I Became a Ghost by Tim Tingle, follows the story of 10-year-old Isaac, a Choctaw boy experiencing Indian Removal.
Hope and Healing in Traci Sorell’s Excellent Book: Powwow Day
Last Friday, we shared Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Nobel Maillard. Today, we are looking at Traci Sorell’s Powwow Day.
Seminole Spaces: Rich Heritage And Beautiful Tradition In White Springs
This week, we're heading to White Springs, FL, just in time for the Florida Folk Festival, held May 24-26 at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park.
Beautiful Indigenous Art at the Happiest Place on Earth
Be sure to stop by Epcot and its World Showcase American Heritage Gallery for a stunning exhibition of contemporary and historic Indigenous American art.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Week
April 29th – May 5th is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Week, culminating in a National Day of Action on May 5th.
Snakes, Cinema, and Powerful Seminole Legacies at Silver Springs
Follow along to learn more about Seminoles at Silver Springs, as well as Osceola’s defiant stand that changed the trajectory of the Seminole Wars.
A Better Tomorrow: Today’s Trailblazing Seminole Women Build the Future
To end our Seminole Women’s History Month feature, Florida Seminole Tourism would like to take the opportunity to highlight a few contemporary Seminole women affecting change.
Healing Hands: The Remarkable Life of Susie Billie
This week, we share Seminole medicine woman Susie Jim Billie's life and dedication to preserving traditional medicine and Seminole healing.
Laura Mae Osceola: Powerful Voice of the Seminole People
Welcome back to Women’s History Month! Today, we are continuing our journey spotlighting strong, resilient, and impactful Seminole women through history. In this installment of our series, we journey back to the 1950s when the Seminole Tribe of Florida achieved federal recognition.At just 21, Laura Mae Osceola emerged as the interpreter and spokesperson for the Seminoles, addressing Congress during a time when many Seminoles did not widely speak English. Osceola was fluent and well-spoken in English, Mikasuki, and Creek. Her linguistic prowess paved the way for her historic role as the first Secretary of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, solidifying her as an influential advocate. We will delve into her life and impact, as she navigated the complexities of federal recognition, government dynamics, and adapted to a new world. In our featured image, the first Tribal Council of the Seminole Tribe of Florida sits together. Seated from left to right: Howard Tiger,
Faith and Family: The Quiet Legacy of Ada Tiger
Today is the first day of Women’s History Month! Throughout March, Florida Seminole Tourism is spotlighting significant Seminole women every week on our blog. This week, you will learn about a formidable and resilient cattlewoman. She left a lasting imprint on Seminole history, her family, and Seminole cattle. Our celebration kicks off with none other than Ada Tiger (Snake Clan)! In our featured image for this week, you can see a postcard featuring two women and children around a Seminole camp fire. Ada Tiger sits to the left, and Agnes Tiger and her two sons sit to the right. The original image was taken at Okalee Seminole Indian Village in the 1950s or 60s. Each day, the camp was artificially set up to share traditional Seminole camp life with tourists. Below, you can see an image of Ada Tiger (left) doing beadwork circa 1961. She sits outside of a chickee with