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Ocmulgee Mounds hosts 32nd annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration [Video]

The Muscogee, Cherokee, Choctaw and Seminole tribes were some of the many Southeastern tribes represented at the event

The celebration looks to celebrate all Southeastern Native American cultures and heritages. Daniel Isaac, a member of Mississippi Band of Choctaw, also said they wish to teach attendees about Muscogee Culture. 

The celebration will have traditional cultural dances, storytelling, live demonstrations, music and art from Native American tribes. There were also plenty of activities for kids like pottery making and face painting.

The National Parks Service and the Ocmulgee Mounds Association teamed up with the Muscogee (Creek) nation and several other tribes to put on the celebration.

Alongside the Native American art, classic Native American food will also be served. On Saturday, there were half a dozen food trucks and concession stands alongside over a dozen merchandise vendors.

On Sunday, the tribes will have a Honoring of Veterans ceremony to honor the …

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