The General Council holds quarterly meetings to discuss tribal matters and vote on matters that need their approval or disapproval. Special meetings are called if a decision is needed right away. The Seminole Nation is divided into two religions, Christianity and Traditional. Christianity is the acceptance of Jesus Christ and the development of his teachings into our daily lives. There are several Seminole Indian churches in our area for worship.
Traditional religion is the stomp dance.
The stomp dance is derived from the Green Corn Dance, which was brought over by the Five Civilized Tribes during their removal from Florida. Seminole children attend public schools where efforts are being made to bring more Indian culture and language in the schools. The Seminole Nation boundaries include areas scattered throughout Seminole County, one of the most economically depressed counties in Oklahoma. The Seminole Nation currently has around 12,000 enrolled tribal members, of which about 60 percent live within or near the Seminole nation boundaries. Except for about 700 not living in Oklahoma, the remainder live in other parts of the state.