Meanings
plural Mvskokes
- alternativeAlternative form of Muskogee
Of her Mvskoke heritage, Harjo wrote a poem, “Indian School Night Song,” narrated from the perspective of an intoxicated woman reflecting on the condition of her school and its students.
2016 September 18, “Acclaimed Poet Joy Harjo Describes Influence of Her Mvskoke Heritage”, in The Cornell Daily Sun1 more example
On November 8th, the Nation will host “Celebration of Indigenous Cultures” at Tulsa Premium Outlets from 12 to 3 p.m. The event will feature Mvskoke food samples, hands-on art activities, and exhibits from various Muscogee Nation departments.
2025 November 3, Abbie de Vera, “Muscogee (Creek) Nation kicks off Native American Heritage Month with cultural celebrations”, in Newson6.com
- alternativeAlternative form of Muskogee (“language”)
The Poarch Creek Indians is the only federally recognized tribe in Alabama. The Mvskoke language is endangered with few speakers left. The Calvin McGhee Cultural Department’s Creek Language Program was started in 2021. The program also teaches tribal hymn classes for their senior population.
2024 October 15, “Poarch Creek Indians celebrate Indigenous People’s Day”, in Fox 10 News
Origin
- CreekMvskoke
- EnglishMvskoke
Unadapted borrowing from Creek Mvskoke.
More words from Creek
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Mvskoke. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mvskoke
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