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| Volume XXVI, Number 7 | May 20, 2005 |
E-Mail to the EditorDear Editor, I am from the Onondaga Nation in New York State and I am planning on moving into your area. Currently, I use the Native Medical Centers here in New York which offers prescriptions and visits are free to Native Americans. Will I be allowed to use your facilities free of charge? If you cannot answer, could you direct me to whomever can help. Marilynn Cook Onondaga Native Dear Ms. Cook, Thank you for your recent inquiry. The Seminole Tribe of Florida operates health clinics at the Hollywood, Big Cypress, and Brighton reservations. You may register for health services by completing a registration form and providing the required eligibility documents. Upon registration, you would be eligible for Direct Care Services, which are medical and dental services performed at one of the Seminole Clinics. Prescription drugs are not covered for Direct Care patients. Please telephone me for a registration application and additional information at (954) 962-2009, Ext. 142. I will be happy to assist you. Kathy Wilson Eligibility and Utilization Services Program Manager Computer Site Manager Dear Editor, I have recently moved to Orlando, Fla. from Taos, N.M. where I was part of a community that studied and took part in ceremonies based on the wisdom of the Lakotas. I am in search of such a community here in Florida–hopefully someplace near Orlando. It doesn’t need to be Lakota as I would be open to learn the ways and wisdom of the Seminoles. I am alone here and would greatly appreciate any help you might offer. I thank you for your time Shaun Dear Shaun, The Seminole Tribe of Florida and its members do not offer any such program. Their ceremonies are very private and the non-Seminole public is not invited, much like the ceremonies that occur at the Taos Pueblo. There are individuals throughout the state that do invite folks to join their drum circles and sweats, however, I am unsure of how to get a hold of any of those individuals. Your best bet would be to attend some of the local Powwows and get to know people that way. There is a large Powwow the first weekend in November at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. It is hosted by the American Indian Association and they are out of the Winter Park, Fla. area. Good luck and welcome to Florida. Tina Osceola Executive Director Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Dear Editor, I have recently become fascinated with the spiritual aspects of American Indian culture and heritage and I am in search of individuals who I can learn from because information seems to be very difficult to come by. I currently live in Miami, and I am hoping that you might be able to give me some information about how I might get involved in learning some traditional teachings, heritage, and practices firsthand from the current spiritual leaders in south Florida. Bradford N. Cross Dear Mr. Cross, Thank you for your expressed interest in the spiritual teachings of Native Americans. The Seminole Tribe of Florida does not sponsor any programs that address any of your specific needs or desires. However, in general, the best places to search for this type of education would be at your local health food stores, new age stores or small book stores. They usually have bulletin boards with information from folks who like to share their wisdom with others. The Seminole Tribe of Florida is very private and holds its traditional practices and teachings for its members. Tina Osceola Executive Director Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Dear Editor, I hope that you can help point in a direction. To make a long story short, I am a Chair of our Diversity Council and am attempting to put together a celebration of Native American Indians. We were hoping to find an active tribe that could come to our office in Lakeland, Fla. for the day and celebrate your culture with native dancing, food, storytelling etc., and while I am researching online, I am not finding the necessary information nor am I locating a resource close to Tampa which is 40 miles from Lakeland. Suggestions or thoughts? Thank you so much Ann Bauer Paralegal, Marriott Vacation Club International Dear Ms. Bauer, Thank you for your interest in our culture and Tribe. Unfortunately, at this time we do not offer such a production. A production of this magnitude costs several thousand dollars and if we were to provide this service to one company we would be obligated to do the same for others If you are interested in a guest speaker or something of the sort, you may contact the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s Community Outreach Coordinator Brian Zepeda, at (863)902-1113. He may be able to coordinate a guest speaker for your event. Tina M. Osceola Executive Director Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum |
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