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Muscogee

Muscogee

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Relating to the people, culture, or language of the Muscogee
  • adjective
  • /mʌsˈkoʊɡi/
translation icon : muscogee
  • Joyce Bear, cultural preservation officer for the nation, was instrumental in providing the background of the Muscogee Creek and in the film speaks eloquently about their history as ancestors of the Mississippian Mound Culture that flourished tens of thousands of years ago.

Examples

  • Representatives of the Muscogee Nation's cultural office have also been playing an active role in the survey during the last three years.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The Muscogee Creek story, and for that matter the story of all the Native Nations relocated to Oklahoma, is a profound indicator of the integrity of Indigenous people to rebuild themselves after great losses and rename their new towns after their original homeland towns that were stolen from them.

    Academic text (2004)

  • "What we're learning is a wonderful thing for our tribes," says Joyce Bear, manager of cultural preservation for the Muscogee Nation.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The story we traveled to film in Oklahoma was the history of self-government of the Muscogee Creek Nation.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Two weeks ago, the Poarch Band halted the $246 million expansion of a casino and 20-story hotel in Wetumpka, Ala., in order to continue discussions with the Muscogee Creek Indians.

    Blog text (21)

  • The Muscogee traditions emphasize the importance of storytelling in preserving their culture.

  • Many Muscogee people are actively involved in revitalizing their language and customs.

  • The Muscogee community celebrates their heritage through various cultural festivals throughout the year.

Surface Forms

Muscogee positive

Etymology

Muscogee comes from the tribe's own name Mvskoke, which means 'the people' in their language, so when something is Muscogee it belongs to or comes from that people and their traditions.