Tribes Teaching the Teachers Muscogee (Creek) Nation Fort Benning, Georgia 11/15/2016
Muscogee people are from the Southeast
We are Descendant's of Mound Builders
Early ancestors of the Muscogee constructed earthen mounds along the rivers of the southeastern US as part of their elaborate ceremonial complexes.
Waterways provided the highways for trade among the Muscogee’s Etowah near Cartersville, GA
Etowah Temple Mound
Ocmulgee National Monument • Macon, GA • The mounds at Ocmulgee were believed to be the seat of government for the Muscogee confederacy
Muscogee Treaty Lands
1733
James Oglethorpe • Found the colony of Georgia for England in 1733. • Treaty signed with Yamacraw Creeks begins loss of Muscogee lands around Savannah. • Treaties led to the loss of Muscogee lands, resulting in the complete removal from Georgia by 1826.
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1832
Removal
Forced removal of Muscogee began in fall of 1836-summer 1837. Over 14,500 were removed. Over 3,500 Muscogee people died on the trail of tears.
Areas of Historic Interest
Tribal Towns
44 Tribal Towns survived the removal of the 1800’s Today we have 16 active ceremonial grounds
Muscogee Tribes • Muscogee (Creek) Nation • Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town • Kialegee Tribal Town • Thlopthlocco Tribal Town • Coushatta Tribe of Louisianna • Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas • Poarch Band of Creeks
Yuchi Tribe • Was a part of the Creek Confederacy • Today are enrolled in the Muscogee Nation • Yuchi is an isolate language, unrelated to any other known language • 3 active ceremonial grounds in Oklahoma
Tallahassee Wakokiye
Greencorn Ribbon Dance
Greencorn Ribbon Dance
Greencorn Ribbon Dance
Greencorn Ribbon Dance
Greencorn Ribbon Dance
Stompdance Photo Credit: Amanda Rutland
Stompdance Photo Credit: Amanda Rutland
Stompdance Pow Wows are not a part of Muscogee culture. However, some Muscogee people do participate in pow wows. Photo Credit: Amanda Rutland
Stickball
Stickball
Stickball
Stickball
Muscogee Churches There are approximately 93 Muscogee (Creek) churches in the Muscogee Nation. Although many speak English, some still deliver sermons in the Muscogee Language. Most of these churches sing the Muscogee Hymns.
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribal Complex
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribal Complex
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribal Complex
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Travel Plaza
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribal Complex
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Today • Over 80,000 tribal citizens • 4 th largest tribe in the USA • Headquartered in Okmulgee, OK • Lead by an elected Principal Chief and a National Council • The tribe operates a $300 million budget and employs over 4,000 people. • The tribe provides vital services to citizens such as health care, housing, education, and social services.
Mvto! Muscogee (Creek) Nation Historic and Cultural Preservation Department Education and Training Building Hwy 75 & Loop 56 PO Box 580 Okmulgee, OK 74447 Phone: 918-732-7733 Fax: 918-758-0649
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