The tribe has suffered a recent loss in a war with the Iroquois, and could not maintain two wars at once.

Originally each little isolated tribe must have developed and maintained its own special infections.

The tribe maintains that the state illegally seized 15,000 acres more than 200 years ago without Congressional approval.

When the tribal council convenes later this month, another vote may be taken on whether the tribe should maintain ownership.

The tribe, however, discreetly maintained their own culture and language which continued during the next century.

The tribe had long maintained its distinction from the Seminole, whom they believed were more willing to adapt to the majority culture.

The tribe also maintains two golf courses in Indian Canyon which are open to the public.

Another tribe maintained its traditions through the mechanisms of their tiny town's government.

These two tribes still maintain their reservations today.

The tribes maintained close trade contacts with the Roman Empire.