Hey! Creeks are not known to carry a chip on their shoulder like many Native American groups. For one thing, we were a political alliance to start with, not a pure ethnic group. Most people in the state recognized tribes in the Southeast just call themselves Eastern Creeks. Oklahoma Creeks just call themselves Creeks, or if they are politically correct, call themselves Citizens of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Virtually, everybody in the Southeast are mixed-heritage. I know that I am more Scottish than I am Creek. On top of that, the people in the Southeast come from a wide variety of Creek branches, who often spoke different languages and dialects. So if I was politically correct, I would call myself an Okonee Creek. Basically, it is no big deal with most Creek people. I think that comes from pride in our very ancient and sophisticated heritage. Richard T. In a message dated 8/6/2008 10:17:33 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I simply wanted to know if the Creek people on this List want to be known today as, say, a __________ Creek from the ___________ Tribe or Clan of the _____________ Nation or Confederacy I was trying to learn the proper or appropriate terminology, so I wouldn't be rubbing anyone the wrong way. Seems I've done that, and I apologize. It's the same thing I was trying to determine from Glenn about the Mexican-Americans in the San Antonio area---what they like to be called today. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )