Cultures of Acadiana:

INTRODUCTION

Introduction to a Series on Louisiana's Native American Tribes from the Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate

• Tribes of Louisiana – Travel Around Our State with Magazine and Visit Contemporary Native American Communities, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, May 12, 1996

CHITAMACHAS

CHITIMACHA NOTEBOOK, Writings of Emile Stouff--A Chitimacha Chief

1. Introduction
2. The Story of Creation
3. History of the Chitimacha Indians
4. Previous Publications about the Chitimachas

CHITAMACHAS: Articles Are Taken From The First in a Series on Louisiana's Native American Tribes from the Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate

• The Chitimachas: Traditional Chitimacha baskets draw buyers, recognition from all over country, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, May 12, 1996
• Chitimacha Beliefs Chronicled, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, May 12, 1996

TUNICA-BILOXI: Articles Are Taken From The Second in a Series on Louisiana's Native American Tribes from the Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate

• Tunica-Biloxi Woman Recalls Trials of Growing On Reservation, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, May 12, 1996

JENA BAND OF CHOCTAW: Articles Are Taken From The Fourth in a Series on Louisiana's Native American Tribes from the Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate

1. The Jena Band: Choctaw Traditions Keep Tribe Together, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 2, 1996
2. Jena Was Only a Place along the Way to Oklahoma, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 2, 1996
3. Choctaw, like Most Eastern Tribes, Had Little Control over Own Destiny, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 2, 1996
4. Choctaw Woman Guards Heritage, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 2, 1996

COUSHATTA (or KOASATI): Articles Are Taken From The Fifth in a Series on Louisiana's Native American Tribes from the Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate

• The Coushattas, Baton Rouge (LA)Advocate Magazine, June 9, 1996
• Early Records Show Coushatta Living in Northern Alabama, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 9, 1996
• Sudden Prosperity Brings Concerns about Future, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 9, 1996

WORKING TOWARD FEDERAL RECOGNITION: Articles Are Taken From The Sixth in a Series on Louisiana's Native American Tribes from the Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate

• Reclaiming the past: Louisiana Native Americans Seek Federal Recognition, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 16, 1996
• Searching for Recognition: Establishing Tribal Status a Daunting Task for Some of Louisiana's Native Americans, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, May 26, 1996

HOUMAS : Most Articles Are Taken From The Seventh in a Series on Louisiana's Native American Tribes from the Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate

• Houma Indians Want Tribal Status, Lafayette (LA) Daily Advertiser, date?
• Rep. Tauzin Introduces Bill to Grant Houmas Federal Recognition Grasping The Past, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 23, 1996.
• The Houmas: Couple's Work Centers on Tradition and Preservation, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 23, 1996.
• Tribal Links Have Persisted Despite Hard Times, Isolation, Neglect , Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 23, 1996.
• Grasping the past: In His Heritage, Houma Man Finds Answers to Problems, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 23, 1996.
• Group Breaks Away to Seek Recognition on Own, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 23, 1996.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES OF LOUISIANA: Most Articles Are Taken From The Eighth in a Series on Louisiana's Native American Tribes from the Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate

• Intertribal Council Assists Member Tribes, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 30, 1996
• A Warm Welcome and Some Lessons in Etiquette, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 30, 1996
• Most Artifacts to Be Returned to Tribes, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 30, 1996
• Poverty Point: Where History Lies Sleeping, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, May 26, 1996
• Searching for Recognition: Establishing Tribal Status a Daunting Task for Some of Louisiana's Native Americans, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, May 26, 1996

OTHER LOUISIANA NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES, GROUPS, OR INDIVIDUALS

• MOHAWK -- Lost Heritage Refound: "I've Found Home", Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate, April 28, 1996
• BILOXI CHITIMACHA CONFEDERACY OF MUSKOGEES: Group Breaks Away to Seek Recognition on Own, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 23, 1996.
• CHOCTAW-APACHE -- Reclaiming the past: Louisiana Native Americans Seek Federal Recognition, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 16, 1996
• LOUISIANA BAND OF CHOCTAW -- Reclaiming the past: Louisiana Native Americans Seek Federal Recognition, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 16, 1996
• CLIFTON CHOCTAW -- Reclaiming the past: Louisiana Native Americans Seek Federal Recognition, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 16, 1996
• CADDO ADAI -- Reclaiming the past: Louisiana Native Americans Seek Federal Recognition, Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate Magazine, June 16, 1996

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