Fact Finders AMERICAN INDIAN LIFE The Creek The Past and Present of the Muscogee by Danielle Smith Llera Consultant Brett Barker PhD Associate Professor of History University of Wisconsin Marathon County CAPSTONE PRESS a capstone imprint
Seeds of the Ancestors Tractors rumble through fields of the Muscogee Creek Nation Farmers plow rows for squash tomatoes and peppers Some farmers remember foods that nourished their ancestors for thousands of years In their fields vines twist around pumpkins Large kerneled corn called safke stands tall Whether they work with tractors computers or microscopes Muscogee today feel connected to their ancestors They work together to weave their history into daily life ancestor family member who lived a long time ago
The Creek planted a large kerneled corn called safke National seal The seal of the Muscogee Creek Nation hangs in the National Council Office in Okmulgee Oklahoma The plow and bundle of wheat in the center honor their long tradition of agriculture 5
