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The Seminole Constitution was the first of the two Florida tribes' constitutions to be officially recognized by the U.S. government. The leadership expected this to be a major step toward the federal government's eventual acceptance of Seminole…

By dedicating the bust of warrior/leader Osceola, the Seminoles honored the memory of their ancestor for guiding the tribe through a perilous chapter of its history.

The bust was sent to the Indian Hall of Fame in Anadarko, Oklahoma. The men on…

The Seminole governing body showcased its partnership with the BIA in this ceremony. This center also provided reservation residents a place to make and sell Indian arts and crafts, providing economic opportunities for those interested.

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Bill Osceola was elected by virtue of his involvement in community matters. While he represented the collective Seminole body, he was also a reverend and a member of the growing Christian presence on the three reservations.

A Miccosukee man with a high school education who spoke fluent English, Mike Osceola lived on the Tamiami Trail. Although he did not live on a reservation, he was very much involved in the Seminole Tribe's politics and tended to favor policies that…

The elective process was a new experience for many Indians. On August 21, 1957, only 30% of the eligible Seminoles voted on ratification of their tribe’s constitution. However, of those who voted, 98% were in favor of accepting the constitution.

Image of woman -- Shule Jones -- voting on the Brighton Reservation. While she is exercising a new form of political expression, as did others on the reservation, many Seminoles initially had to be assisted in the electoral process.

While many Indians resisted BIA based educational programs, the opening of this school on the Brighton Reservation represents a shift in the Florida Indians’ attitude toward relations with the federal government. This was the first school actually…

During the height of the Great Depression in the 1930s, the CCC employed Native workers to improve reservations and surrounding lands through public works projects listed on the Achievement Record. Tribal members were more accepting of economic…

During this event, the President of the United States addressed members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe concerning his vision on several issues important to the Indian community, including improved economic and educational opportunities for their…