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Florida

Community meetings, gatherings, classes and celebrations, and the tribes and organizations behind them, all in one place so you can find your community.

384,000+Native people (2020 Census)
6thin U.S. Native population
2federally recognized tribes based here
0state-recognized tribes

Population is the 2020 Census count of people identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native alone or in combination, rounded down to the nearest thousand. Rank uses the same count. Tribe totals reflect headquarters and official state recognition; federal and state counts may overlap. Florida has no official process for recognizing tribes.

Listings last reviewed October 29, 2026.

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What's happening in Florida

Events appear once the host announces the date and come down after the last day.

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  • Nov6

    38th Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow

    Twin Oaks Park, FL 85 N and College Blvd., Niceville · Host's page
    Hosted by the Thunderbird Intertribal Council. Open to the public.
    Powwow
  • Nov6

    American Indigenous Arts Celebration

    Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation · Free · 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Host's page
    Seminole and Indigenous art, music, food and dance, hosted by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
    Celebration
  • Nov13

    Powwow Marketplace

    Seminole Okalee Indian Village, 3551 N. State Road 7, Hollywood · 9 a.m.–5 p.m. · Host's page
    Dance performances and Native craft and food vendors, hosted by the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum.
    Market
  • Nov21

    Creek Fest

    Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee, 4750 Willard Norris Rd., Milton · Host's page
    Celebration
  • Dec11

    Big Cypress Holiday Market: Shop Native

    Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation · Host's page
    Market
  • Dec26

    Miccosukee Indian Arts & Crafts Festival

    Miccosukee Indian Village, US-41, Mile Marker 36 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Host's page
    Tickets required; presale through November 27.
    Celebration
  • Feb5

    Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow

    Hard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood · Free · 2027 · Host's page
    Grand Entry at noon Friday and Saturday.
    Powwow
  • Feb11

    Big Cypress Indigenous Arts and Music Festival

    Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation · 2027 · Host's page
    Celebration
  • Feb18

    Brighton Field Day

    Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation, near Okeechobee · 2027 · Host's page
    A Seminole tradition since 1938.
    Celebration
  • Apr16

    Earth Day the Native Way

    Seminole Okalee Indian Village, 3551 N. State Road 7, Hollywood · Free · 2027 · Host's page
    Celebration
Annual events to watch for (1)

Usually held around this time of year. Dates have not been announced yet, so check with the host before you go.

  • NovTBA

    Native Rhythms Festival

    Wickham Park, Melbourne · free · presented by Native Heritage Gathering and the Indian River Flute Circle · Host's page
    Celebration
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Tribes & organizations

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Federally recognized tribes headquartered in Florida

Seminole Tribe of Florida

Headquarters: 6300 Stirling Road, Hollywood · (954) 966-6300
Reservations at Big Cypress, Brighton, Fort Pierce, Hollywood, Immokalee and Tampa. Runs the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum.
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Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida

U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail), Mile Marker 70, Miami · (305) 223-8380
Lands along the Tamiami Trail in the Everglades. Runs the Miccosukee Indian Village and Museum.
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State-recognized tribes

None. Florida has no state-recognized tribes.

Muscogee (Creek) communities working toward recognition

These groups are working toward recognition. They are not federally or state-recognized tribes, and they are listed here as community organizations.

Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee

4750 Willard Norris Rd., Milton · (850) 748-2441
Muscogee (Creek) heritage center with events, Mvskoke language resources and the yearly Creek Fest
Official website
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Muscogee Nation of Florida

278 Church Road, Bruce
Petitioning for federal recognition
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Community resources

Community centers, health and family services, elder and youth programs, and job training for Native people.

Florida Governor’s Council on Indian Affairs, Inc.

1111 E. Tennessee St., Suite 100, Tallahassee · 1-800-322-9186
Employment and training for American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian residents of Florida, plus the Florida Indian Youth Program, a two-week summer program for ages 14 to 19
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Education & culture

Indian Education programs, tribal colleges and university programs, museums, language programs and research resources.

University programs

Florida State University: Native American and Indigenous Studies Center

Tallahassee
Founded in partnership with the Seminole Tribe of Florida; public talks and programs for Indigenous students
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University of Florida: American Indian and Indigenous Studies

Gainesville
Offers a major, a minor and graduate study on the history, cultures and concerns of Indigenous peoples of the Americas
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Museums and cultural centers

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

34725 West Boundary Road, Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation · 877-902-1113
Museum of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, with a mile-long Everglades boardwalk. Open daily 9–5; a redesign is under way, so check before visiting
Official website
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Seminole Okalee Indian Village

3551 N. State Road 7, Hollywood
Historic Seminole village on the Hollywood Reservation with Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum exhibits; hosts the museum’s Hollywood events
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Miccosukee Indian Village and Museum

US-41, Mile Marker 36, Miami · 305-552-8365
Run by the Miccosukee Tribe. Open Thursday–Sunday, 9–4; admission charged
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Tracing Native ancestry in Florida

Where to look for Native American genealogy records in Florida.

"Ay, mija, Florida's church books go back to 1594 in St. Augustine, and the Seminole census rolls start in 1913. Look in both. When the records point to a tribe, contact its enrollment or genealogy office."

Why the search matters: Gathering your family's records may or may not lead to tribal enrollment. For some families, the road back to enrollment has closed, and that loss is real. Either way, the search matters. Every name, place, document and story helps restore a piece of what was carried, hidden, scattered or lost. Sometimes belonging begins not with being admitted somewhere, but with finally understanding where you come from.
Good to know: Finding a Native ancestor does not establish tribal membership. Each tribe determines its own citizenship requirements.
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