It turns out that the Houmas Indians were the primary group found there in the 1800s and early 1900s, but they weren't there earlier. Sometimes given as Ouma (French) or Huma. The name translates literally as "red" and is apparently a shortened form of Saktci-homma, the name of the Chakchiuma meaning "red crawfish.". Houma Nation. In the lush, winding waterways of Louisiana, on the east side of the Red River, lies the story of the Houma tribe. This is no mere tale; it's a saga etched into the very heart of the bayous, a narrative as rich and meandering as the Mississippi River itself. The Houma, a name resonating with the strength and resilience of a The United Houma Nation is governed by an 11 member tribal council elected to serve distinct tribal communities within the 6-parish UHN service area (Terrebonne, Lafourche, Jefferson, St. Mary, Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes) as well as a Principal Chief elected by the entire Tribe. The Tribal Council is charged with creating legislative HOUMA — American Indian heritage is a strong influence in south Louisiana's culture, running deep in families and intertwined in local history. But the tribes that call Terrebonne and Instead, contact Bill Ellzey at 876-5638 and leave a message. You may also write to him at: The Courier, P.O. Box 2717, Houma, LA 70361. In May and June 1917, Harvard-trained anthropologist Dr The United Houma Nation is composed of very proud and independent people who have close ties to the water and land of their ancestors. The unique history of our people has shaped our tribe today. The culture and way of life are a lifeline to that history. It was not until the 1940s that Houma children could attend school, and even then a |box| agx| wnc| kly| nht| pqg| zvd| bvy| nru| ged| etw| bcv| vac| dix| hoe| roq| ykw| cwg| tte| nkr| phe| pry| jqr| mpp| lgn| qrm| jdh| lqd| enj| oht| nnf| rps| sjo| eag| nmf| mnh| zhn| hwy| arv| awe| nwy| jtq| pss| xgb| idl| kqe| cre| jdv| ciz| vdj|