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BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE INDIAN RESERVATION, FLA. (Sept. 20, 2011) - Hosting Seminole and other Native American artisans from across the country, the Seminole Tribe of Florida's Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum kicks off Native American Heritage Month with its annual, weekend-long American Indian Arts Celebration (AIAC), Nov. 4-6, at its campus on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation.

Widely regarded as an indigenous cultural explosion in the Everglades, this 14th annual event celebrates the traditional and contemporary arts, dance and music of the Seminole, Southeastern and other Indian tribes from across the U.S. Silverwork, beadwork, woodwork, basketry, leatherwork, photography, paintings, jewelry and more are represented at the Indian market, while traditional cultural elements such as storytelling, music and dance will be showcased at the central staging area on the Museum's festival grounds. Previously AIAC has included entertainers such as Casper and the 602 Band, Grey Wolf Blues Band, Martha Redbone, Keith Secola and the Wild Band of Indians, Bill Miller and other award winning American Indian recording artists. Thrilling dance groups like the YellowBird Apache Dancers of Arizona, the AniKituhwa Warriors from North Carolina and the Great Plains Indian Dancers have rounded out prior cultural exhibition dancing.

"Native American tribes are vastly different from one another, and AIAC is an ideal event to showcase such rich history and unique living culture in South Florida's back yard," said Anne McCudden, director of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. "By sharing our diversity and celebrating native traditions, we hope to inspire an appreciation and understanding of the Seminole people and other Native American tribes."

Educational and interactive activities for youth groups and the general public promise to entertain festival-goers by immersing them in Native cultures. The Craft Corner allows children the opportunity to create their own Seminole-inspired craft; the Critter Show presents the up-close, exciting and wild world of animals; the Archaeology tent affords visitors keen insight into the role of archaeology and the Tribal Historic Preservation Office; and the Museum Information tent shares exciting Museum news and invites attendees to join the Museum with special introductory offers.

The sensational backdrop for this event is the Everglades, just about an hour in any direction from most cities in Broward, Dade, Collier and Hendry counties. The rich blue skies and the miles of sawgrass and hammocks provide the ultimate setting for this amazing celebration of arts, dance, culture and music. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for students, children, seniors and members of the military. Children under four are free. Cost includes admission to the Museum, and parking is free.

About the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is the Tribally-owned and operated museum of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Situated in the Everglades on a 66-acre cypress dome on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, the Museum offers more than 5,000 square feet of gallery space. Exhibits feature rare artifacts and lifelike dioramas that depict Seminole life at the turn of the century. In 2009, the Museum became the first tribally governed museum to be accredited by the American Association of Museums. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m., the museum is located north of Interstate 75 at Exit 49. For more information, visit www.ahtahthiki.com or call 877-902-1113.

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AhTahThiki Museum - 34725 West Boundary Road - Clewiston, FL 33440
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