HOLLYWOOD — The leaders of four tribes in the Southeast U.S. signed an accord April 18 in a ballroom at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.
In front of about 30 people, Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., Miccosukee Tribe of Indians Chairman Talbert Cypress, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Michell Hicks and Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben sat next to each other at a small table and signed a document – referred to as the Accord of Nations – to create an organization that thleaders say will focus on important areas and interests shared by the four tribes, including economic development, culture and sovereignty.
“Our shared histories and common struggles have made us stronger. This Accord is a testament to our resilience and a commitment to building a future that honors our past while securing the well-being of our people,” Chairman Osceola said in a statement…