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| Volume XXV, Number 11 | August 13, 2004 |
By Felix DoBosz
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL — The Seminole Cultural exhibit was on display for the public to view for the whole month of July in the lobby of the Broward Government Center in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale. On July 20, Chairman Mitchell Cypress and Broward County Mayor Ilene Lieberman spoke in front of a group of dignitaries and invited guests about the great importance this exhibit represents to the Seminole people and the South Florida community.
Through a montage of panoramic historical photos, classic artifacts of patchwork clothing, wooden tools, handmade dolls, and other fine crafts, the public received an education into the origins and history of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. This impressive display feature was elaborately designed by the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in conjunction with the Broward County Historical Commission, which provided old, rare photos.
Also on display were current pieces of artwork, essays and poetry created by the Seminole students from the Ahfachkee School in Big Cypress. Some of the children’s stories and poems contained heart-warming messages of how it feels to be Seminole in this modern world by describing what it is they enjoy most about their favorite traditions, foods, and holidays.
“ This is one of the most talked about diversity displays that we’ve had all year,” said Lieberman. “I’m pleased that the Seminole Tribe of Florida was able to assemble such an elaborate exhibit which is complemented by the Broward County Historical Commission’s historical photographic display of Native Americans in Broward County.”
“ People no longer walk through our lobby,” she said in her speech during the ceremony. “They meander, they go to one exhibit, they go to the next, then they come back and they learn a lot about what made Broward County a great place to work and live.”
Lieberman thanked everyone for their hard work in putting together this showcased event of Native Americans, and especially the great contributions and sacrifices the Seminoles have made to the diverse South Florida community.
“ Seminole culture and history are woven deeply into the past and present of Broward County,” said Chairman Cypress, “The historic names of Broward’s streets, rivers, and parks speak of the lives and times of the native people who lived here, survived Indian removal wars and great changes, and continue to thrive today.”
The chairman continued to speak about how delighted he was to attend, and recognized some of the great historic photos, frozen in time from the Seminole past. He thanked everyone for coming out and viewing this great exhibit and he especially thanked the mayor and Broward County for showcasing this marvelous exhibit and bringing it to all the people.
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