Seminole?

ronna1 · 04-22-2005, 10:06 PM

Hello my name is Ronna. I live in California - San Francisco area. I have been trying to find those who are Seminole or know how to contact someone. I want to be involved with my culture.

My Great-Grandfather was Seminole.
I am a 4th generation.
My Grandfather married an African-American.

I have been told that 4th generation below does not count in claiming to be Seminole.

But it would be the closest I have to a connection to a culture, and my past (on African-American side cannot count impossible to get background info).

Anyways, I have tried to read books about the culture, and learn their history, but it is not the same as actually talking with someone or having them teach me things.

So again, if anyone knows an organization in the Bay Area, or a place to go (Pow Wow), I would definitely appreaciate it.

Thank you.
Ronna

Oh - I am also a new member, so hello to everyone too.

Dancing Feather · 04-22-2005, 10:29 PM

Im a newbe too-- I cant answer any of your questions but I can say Welcome.

:)

**~pathwalker~** · 04-23-2005, 01:02 AM

Hi Ronna, I am sure that if you stick around you will learn all kinds of things. Lot of good people here, lots of fun too. Welcome to the site, be careful... This site is known to become addictive!

**LiLT206** · 04-23-2005, 01:19 AM

Yeah, just keep reading and researching

Silverwolfaz · 04-23-2005, 01:36 AM

Happy posting,,,,,grasshopper

AlmostThere · 04-23-2005, 11:24 AM

The Seminole people have a web site that Im sure you can visit. Like everyone else said, keep reading and researching and Im sure you'll find what ever your looking for. Also at trip might help! And really view their culture and way of life.

**little wolf** · 04-24-2005, 03:36 PM

Sorry I can't help you but Welcome to powwows! And ENJOY!

*** Cetan Zi *** · 04-29-2005, 01:09 PM

Hello, welcome to the addictive site...lol

sorry cant help in ur search, but keep reading and learning

hope you enjoy ur time here at powwows, readin posting and gaming..lol..

C U O (round)
CZ

lena · 04-29-2005, 03:36 PM

hi Ronna i'm seminole too...well i hope u find what u need ...
so peace 4 now

Mexica-grass · 06-08-2005, 09:26 PM

Choctow and Cherokees are probobly going to be the closest Southeastrs you will get to talk to. Just look at the other replies.

**SingingDeer** · 06-19-2005, 09:23 PM

Hello and welcome to PWs.

I can't help yow learn about your heritage, but I can understand how you feel about wanting to be a part of your native nation .... all I can recommend is to learn all you can about the seminole culture and be glad that you can share in it and pass it on to your children.

ronna1 · 06-20-2005, 04:50 AM

I just wanted to make sure those of you that replied, i really really appreciate it. any response is encouraging me always. Lets continue to encourage one another and keep our individual tribes strong, so that they survive forever in the minds of future generations to come.

Ronna

red n black cutie · 06-22-2005, 09:48 PM

Hello and Welcome. I can't help much but I think I can give u a lil bit. You could probally google and find the tribes web site. On the page there will prob be a number and you can call and ask any questions that u have. I say that no matter what degree of blood you have your are NDN if you keep the traditions and make you culture part of your life. What the government considers as Native, well that's a different story. The US Govt. considers any one who is 1/4 of more to be Native. Although every tribe has their own membership requirements. Good Luck on your search

ronna1 · 06-23-2005, 02:24 AM

thank u for your response. i've contacted them. they considered since i am so far away (in another state), that i should search around in California for Seminoles. i live in the San Francisco Bay area so, i'm still looking.

but thank you so much for responding. i really appreaciate it cuz it has been a hard road (about 7mths), of finding out what to do, and contacting the site, and so forth. but i'm still going.

Rona

04-22-2005, 10:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
ronna1 Gem Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3	Seminole? Hello my name is Ronna. I live in California - San Francisco area. I have been trying to find those who are Seminole or know how to contact someone. I want to be involved with my culture. My Great-Grandfather was Seminole. I am a 4th generation. My Grandfather married an African-American. I have been told that 4th generation below does not count in claiming to be Seminole. But it would be the closest I have to a connection to a culture, and my past (on African-American side cannot count impossible to get background info). Anyways, I have tried to read books about the culture, and learn their history, but it is not the same as actually talking with someone or having them teach me things. So again, if anyone knows an organization in the Bay Area, or a place to go (Pow Wow), I would definitely appreaciate it. Thank you. Ronna Oh - I am also a new member, so hello to everyone too.

04-22-2005, 10:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dancing Feather Twirling in the 4 winds Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston area Posts: 95	Hi Im a newbe too-- I cant answer any of your questions but I can say Welcome. :)

04-23-2005, 01:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
~pathwalker~ PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In front of my puter...in VA. Posts: 18,051	Hi Ronna, I am sure that if you stick around you will learn all kinds of things. Lot of good people here, lots of fun too. Welcome to the site, be careful... This site is known to become addictive! __________________ 90% Angel 10% Lil Devil

04-23-2005, 11:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
AlmostThere The Original OP CREW Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: AZ Posts: 971	The Seminole people have a web site that Im sure you can visit. Like everyone else said, keep reading and researching and Im sure you'll find what ever your looking for. Also at trip might help! And really view their culture and way of life. __________________ blah blah blah....

04-24-2005, 03:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
little wolf KB Supporter Join Date: May 2004 Location: Social Circle, Georgia Posts: 2,108	Sorry I can't help you but Welcome to powwows! And ENJOY! __________________

04-23-2005, 01:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
LiLT206 206 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,109	Yeah, just keep reading and researching

04-23-2005, 01:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Silverwolfaz Rmannaz on MSN messenger Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 20	Happy posting,,,,,grasshopper

04-29-2005, 01:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
* Cetan Zi * PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montana, grew up in SD Posts: 16,245	Hello, welcome to the addictive site...lol sorry cant help in ur search, but keep reading and learning hope you enjoy ur time here at powwows, readin posting and gaming..lol.. C U O (round) CZ

04-29-2005, 03:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
lena Princess Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 449	hi Ronna i'm seminole too...well i hope u find what u need ... so peace 4 now

06-08-2005, 09:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mexica-grass Teengrass Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 56	Choctow and Cherokees are probobly going to be the closest Southeastrs you will get to talk to. Just look at the other replies.

06-19-2005, 09:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
SingingDeer ~~~ Jedi Color Guard ~~~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 13,603	Hello and welcome to PWs. I can't help yow learn about your heritage, but I can understand how you feel about wanting to be a part of your native nation .... all I can recommend is to learn all you can about the seminole culture and be glad that you can share in it and pass it on to your children. __________________ "Liberty is the one thing you can't have unless you give it to others." ~ Wm A White "We could learn a lot from a box of crayons: some sharp, some pretty, some dull, some have weird names, & all different colors, but they have to learn to live in the same box." ~ Anon Last edited by SingingDeer; 06-20-2005 at 03:08 PM.

06-20-2005, 04:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
ronna1 Gem Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3	Thank you I just wanted to make sure those of you that replied, i really really appreciate it. any response is encouraging me always. Lets continue to encourage one another and keep our individual tribes strong, so that they survive forever in the minds of future generations to come. Ronna

06-22-2005, 09:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
red n black cutie Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Omaha Posts: 49	Hello and Welcome. I can't help much but I think I can give u a lil bit. You could probally google and find the tribes web site. On the page there will prob be a number and you can call and ask any questions that u have. I say that no matter what degree of blood you have your are NDN if you keep the traditions and make you culture part of your life. What the government considers as Native, well that's a different story. The US Govt. considers any one who is 1/4 of more to be Native. Although every tribe has their own membership requirements. Good Luck on your search

06-23-2005, 02:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
ronna1 Gem Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3	thank you. thank u for your response. i've contacted them. they considered since i am so far away (in another state), that i should search around in California for Seminoles. i live in the San Francisco Bay area so, i'm still looking. but thank you so much for responding. i really appreaciate it cuz it has been a hard road (about 7mths), of finding out what to do, and contacting the site, and so forth. but i'm still going. Rona

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Seminole Tribe removes bingo, upsetting some patrons	Smokin' Ace	Native Issues	0	03-02-2005 01:51 PM
Huge crowd cheers opening of Seminole Tribe's casino	Smokin' Ace	Native Issues	0	05-12-2004 03:34 PM
Seminole Tribe rebounds from poverty through gaming	Smokin' Ace	Native Issues	0

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode