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SEMINOLES LAUNCH PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

Tribe prepares to celebrate 40th Anniversary of Federal Recognition

Contact: Laurie Parker
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HOLLYWOOD - June 11, 1997 - The Seminole Tribe of Florida today launched a public education campaign in recognition of the tribe's historic contributions to the state of Florida. The campaign will kick-off tomorrow with the first in a series of advertisements highlighting the cultural, economic and historic contributions and achievements of the tribe.

"The Seminoles have played an important role in shaping the economic and cultural heritage of the state," said James Billie, chairman, Seminole Tribe of Florida. "Through this campaign, we hope to foster a greater understanding of the Seminole people and our commitment to our tribe and to Florida."

This August marks the Seminoles 40th anniversary of federal acknowledgment as a sovereign nation and the grand opening of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. The museum will present the history and culture of the Seminole people through original artifacts, exhibits and photography. The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is slated to open August 21, 1997.

"As we approach our 40th anniversary as a sovereign nation, we want to share our tribal achievements and history with our fellow Floridians," said Chairman Billie. "Although we are a sovereign nation, we want the people of Florida to know we are proud to be Seminoles AND Floridians."

By acknowledging the Seminoles in 1957, the United States entered into a government-to-government relationship with the tribe, recognizing their sovereignty.


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