Poarch Band of Creek
The Poarch Creek were part of the ancient Creek Confederacy located in the southeastern United States. They elected their officials using the democratic process. Each town had a governor, or Micco, and a town council of distinguished community leaders. Towns were divided into "Red" and "White." Red towns were responsible for making decisions about war, and White towns promoted peace.
The Creek were excellent farmers. Their advanced techniques often provided them with a surplus of food that could be stored or traded. The Poarch Creek still celebrate the harvest with a Thanksgiving homecoming and Inter-Tribal Powwow.
In 1836, the US Government forcibly moved nearly 14,000 Creek people to Indian Territory. Some of the people remained behind and eventually migrated to southwestern Alabama and became the Poarch Creek Band.
About the Flag:
The logo of the Poarch Creek Indians is symbolic of the tribe's culture, history, and traditions. The green represents their history as a woodland group. The circle stands for the circle of life. The yellow symbolizes the sun. The red and white crosses represent the coming together of the "Red" and "White Towns" of the Creek Nation.
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