Seminole Indians – Who Are They Where Are They From

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They made flat dugout canoes from hollowed-out cypress logs

They steered the boats with poles rather than paddles

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What were the Seminole villages like?

Was made up of many families

Families in the villages were related through their mothers

All women and children belonged to the same clan (vocabulary word)

Seminole women worked near camp, taking care of the children, cooking, sewing, and gardening

Seminole men hunted, fishing, and farming

In the early summer, the Seminole prepared for an important festival- the green corn dance

Seminole villages came together to celebrate the festival by dancing, playing games, and feasting

The naming ceremony was held that year at the green corn dance festival

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