Marking a major milestone for her tribe, a South Florida woman has become the first Seminole Native American to be crowned Miss Indian World in the competition’s 36-year history. Cheyenne Kip… ...

Other native American traditions also are highlighted at the festival, ... 11:30 a.m.: Xochiquetzal Aztec Indian Dancers. Noon: Seminole children clothing contest, ages 2 to 12.

President Donald Trump has threatened to obstruct a new stadium deal for Washington’s NFL team unless it reverts to its former name, the Redskins — a designation that was widely criticized as ...

“The goal of the event is to celebrate and honor Native American culture and traditions, and to help share the Seminole story,” says Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Visitor Services and Development Manager ...

Today, the descendants of these “renegade Indians” number more than 2,000 and live in Seminole cultural centers throughout the state. These tribal groups represent the last Native American ...

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s American Indian Arts Celebration (AIAC) started 20 years ago as a small festival aimed to educate local schools about Seminole culture during Native American Heritage ...

The projects are funded by a U.S. Department of Labor grant under the Indian and Native American Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, as well as donations from other tribes.

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 was introduced in the second Seminole War and was enforced by President Andrew Jackson to forcibly remove Native American Tribes. Numerous tribes were moved to new lands ...

The Native American remains belong to Seminole and Miccosukee tribes in Florida and Oklahoma. They can be returned as early ...

“Reclaiming Home: Contemporary Seminole Art” is a large-scale exhibition of work by contemporary Native American artists based in Florida and beyond, running March 18-Sept. 4 at The Ringling.