Activity: miccosukee tribe culture understanding

You will need to complete the activity with the population or immerse yourself in an environment that will help you become more comfortable with the identified population and/or help you dispel some stereotypes by gaining more knowledge.

Write at least 2 pages APA format paper that discusses each of the following:

1. The activity or interaction that promoted personal growth with date and place where the experience took place and a brief description of the setting.
2. (interview of an individual, attendance at a religious service, visit to a certain neighborhood for a day, etc.);
3. Thoughts, reflections, and feelings about confronting the out-of-comfort zone area (fear, apprehension, excitement, etc.) How did it feel to be a minority in this way?; and
4. What did this experience teach you about being different from others in your environment? What insights did the experience give you that you could apply to your current or past work situations?

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The Miccosukee is an Indian tribe that operates independently from other cultural groups. They mainly live in two reservations, Oklahoma and Florida, which is a piece of land that legally belongs to them, which is under their control (Tribe, 2014). They have their own rules and laws, government, and practices that tribe members must adhere to. I encountered a close interaction with the people of Miccosukee on a trip…