1. SEMINOLES By: Marquis Rosser 10/15/09

2. How are the Seminole Indians organized. There are two Seminole tribes today. The Florida Seminoles live on a reservation, which is land that belongs to the tribe and is under their control. The Oklahoma Seminoles live on trust land. Each Seminole tribe has its own government, laws, police, and services, just like a small country.

3. Languages Most Seminole Indians speak English today. Some Seminoles also speak one of the two native Seminole languages Miccosukee or Creek.

4. Culture They do the same things as other children do, play with each other, go to school and help around the house. Many Seminole children like to go hunting and fishing with their fathers. In the past, Seminole kids had more chores and less time to play.

5. What are the gender roles? Seminole men were hunters and sometimes went to war to protect their families. Seminole women were farmers and also did most of the child care and cooking. Both genders took part in storytelling, artwork and music, and traditional medicine.

6. Interesting Facts Seminole hunters used bows and arrows. Fishermen usually used fishing spears. But by the time the Seminole tribe had united in the 1700's, they also fought with guns.

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