We are pleased to announce that the United Houma Nation has received additional funding to continue its “Expanding Traditions” series. The UHN was chosen as a recipient of the 2021 Louisiana Culture, Recreation and Tourism and Atchafalaya Trace Commission Small Fund Grant. This series will provide tribal citizens the opportunity to engage with people who … Read more Grayhawk Perkins Returns for 6th Expanding Traditions Workshop
We are excited to announce our fourth workshop in the “Expanding Traditions” series, that will provide tribal citizens the opportunity to engage with people who have in-depth knowledge of the culture, traditions, and history of the United Houma Nation. This project will consist of four separate panels that will be held each month utilizing Zoom. … Read more Expanding Traditions Workshop 4 Announced – Plant Medicines!
Houma, LA – Roy A. Duthu is a Veteran, a big brother, a role model, and a hero. During the Vietnam War from 1955-75, at 21 years old, Roy Duthu was drafted. Although this was unexpected, Roy loved this country and risked his life to save his fellow soldiers with a selfless act. To this … Read more A Houma Indian’s Heroic Act that Saved Multiple Soldiers During the Vietnam War
Houma, LA – A Houma Indian named Antoine Francis fought for our country in World War II alongside many other Native veterans who were proud to serve. His story certainly did not end there. His sister Corine Francis Paulk still continues to give recognition to her brother by sharing the many stories that her mother … Read more A Family’s Fight for Legacy During and After World War II
Are you looking to learn more from the tribe’s culture bearers? Are you interested in learning how to create works of art that contribute to our heritage? The United Houma Nation is pleased to announce our participation in the National Performance Network’s first cohort of Southern Artists for Social Change. This project focuses on … Read more Investing in Tribal Artists Apprenticeship
(A public hearing will be held on Saturday, May 8th prior to the tribal council meeting to take public comments on the two draft ordinances below that are in consideration.)
(A public hearing will be held on Saturday, May 8th prior to the tribal council meeting to take public comments on the two draft ordinances below that are in consideration.)
Houma, LA – As the vaccinations continue to roll out in Louisiana, the Office of Public Health has launched in every region the Bring Back Louisiana campaign to pinpoint popular areas that haven’t been vaccinated, such as Dulac, LA in Region 3. After doing further research, it was apparent that a large number of our … Read more A Step Towards the Vaccine
