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| Total population |
|---|
| 200 residents[1] (2002) |
| Regions with significant populations |
| United States (Florida) |
| Languages |
| English, Miccosukee, Creek |
| Religion |
| Christianity, traditional tribal religion |
| Related ethnic groups |
| Other Seminole people, Miccosukee |
The Tampa Reservation is one of six SeminoleIndian reservations governed by the federally recognizedSeminole Tribe of Florida. It is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.[1]
Economic development[edit]
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa is located on the reservation in Tampa, Florida, as well as the Hard Rock Cafe, Green Room, and a food court.[2]
History[edit]
Tampa Reservation was founded in 1980 on nine acres of land. Ruby Tiger Osceola and 17 members of her family moved from Bradenton onto the reservation, at the urging of then-Chief James E. Billie.[1]
Reservations[edit]
Other Seminole Tribe of Florida reservations are:
- Big Cypress Reservation, the largest territory, including 81.972 sq mi (212.306 km²), in Broward and Hendry Counties[3]
- Brighton Reservation, 57.090 sq mi (147.862 km²), Glades County[3]
- Hollywood Reservation (formerly called the Dania Reservation), 497 acres (2.01 km2) acres,[4] Broward County[3]
- Immokalee Reservation, Collier County
- Fort Pierce Reservation, a 50 acres (0.20 km2) site in St. Lucie County, taken into trust for the tribe in 1995 by the United States Department of the Interior
Language[edit]
Most members of the tribe are bilingual, speaking the Mikasuki language (which is also spoken by the Miccosukee Tribe) and English. Use of both Muskogean languages has declined among younger people.
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ abcCridlin, Jay. 'Seminole matriarch shaped reservation.'St. Petersburg Times: Tampa Bay. 17 June 2002. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ^'Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa.'500 Nations. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ^ abcPritzker 392
- ^Daniel Chang, 'Seminole Tribe to Close Park Near Hollywood', Miami Herald, 14 September 2012
References[edit]
- Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN978-0-19-513877-1.
External links[edit]
- Seminole Tribe of Florida, official website
Abiaka (Sam Jones) When the Seminole Wars began, Abiaka was already a respected medicine man of the Mikasuki tribe. By the time the wars ended, he had helped...
Osceola (Billy Powell)Born to a Creek mother and a white father, Osceola's family joined the Seminole following the Creek Civil War. His skill as a speaker, prowess in battle...
Betty Mae Tiger Jumperbecame the first woman elected to chair the Seminole Tribe of Florida in 1967, but this was only one of many firsts in her life. She was the first Seminole...
Billy Bowlegs III was an accomplished hunter, guide, storyteller, and historian who helped introduce Americans to the Seminole tribe and their story in the 20th century...
Coacoochee (Wild Cat)Renowned for his strategic ability and combat prowess, Coacoochee (known to Americans as Wild Cat), was a front line leader...
Holatta Micco (Billy Bowlegs) led the Seminole Tribe through the last days of the Seminole struggle against removal. A veteran of the Florida War...
Thlocklo Tustenuggee (Tom Tiger) was a leader of the Cow Creek band of Seminole in the late 1800s. A veteran of the Seminole Wars, Tom Tiger helped keep the Seminole...
'Chickee' is the word Seminoles use for 'house.'
The first Seminoles to live in North Florida are known to have constructed log cabin-type homes...
As established in the Seminole Tribe of Florida's constitution, the Tribal Council is the chief governing body, composed of a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman and Council...
We are looking for professional, innovative and team-oriented individuals who want to provide our Tribal Members with excellent services to each residence and location.
- Big Cypress Reservation, the largest territory, including 81.972 sq mi (212.306 km²), in Broward and Hendry Counties[3]
- Brighton Reservation, 57.090 sq mi (147.862 km²), Glades County[3]
- Hollywood Reservation (formerly called the Dania Reservation), 497 acres (2.01 km2) acres,[4] Broward County[3]
- Immokalee Reservation, Collier County
- Fort Pierce Reservation, a 50 acres (0.20 km2) site in St. Lucie County, taken into trust for the tribe in 1995 by the United States Department of the Interior
Language[edit]
Most members of the tribe are bilingual, speaking the Mikasuki language (which is also spoken by the Miccosukee Tribe) and English. Use of both Muskogean languages has declined among younger people.
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ abcCridlin, Jay. 'Seminole matriarch shaped reservation.'St. Petersburg Times: Tampa Bay. 17 June 2002. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ^'Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa.'500 Nations. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ^ abcPritzker 392
- ^Daniel Chang, 'Seminole Tribe to Close Park Near Hollywood', Miami Herald, 14 September 2012
References[edit]
- Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN978-0-19-513877-1.
External links[edit]
- Seminole Tribe of Florida, official website
Abiaka (Sam Jones) When the Seminole Wars began, Abiaka was already a respected medicine man of the Mikasuki tribe. By the time the wars ended, he had helped...
Osceola (Billy Powell)Born to a Creek mother and a white father, Osceola's family joined the Seminole following the Creek Civil War. His skill as a speaker, prowess in battle...
Betty Mae Tiger Jumperbecame the first woman elected to chair the Seminole Tribe of Florida in 1967, but this was only one of many firsts in her life. She was the first Seminole...
Billy Bowlegs III was an accomplished hunter, guide, storyteller, and historian who helped introduce Americans to the Seminole tribe and their story in the 20th century...
Coacoochee (Wild Cat)Renowned for his strategic ability and combat prowess, Coacoochee (known to Americans as Wild Cat), was a front line leader...
Holatta Micco (Billy Bowlegs) led the Seminole Tribe through the last days of the Seminole struggle against removal. A veteran of the Florida War...
Thlocklo Tustenuggee (Tom Tiger) was a leader of the Cow Creek band of Seminole in the late 1800s. A veteran of the Seminole Wars, Tom Tiger helped keep the Seminole...
'Chickee' is the word Seminoles use for 'house.'
The first Seminoles to live in North Florida are known to have constructed log cabin-type homes...
As established in the Seminole Tribe of Florida's constitution, the Tribal Council is the chief governing body, composed of a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman and Council...
We are looking for professional, innovative and team-oriented individuals who want to provide our Tribal Members with excellent services to each residence and location.
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