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Honoring Legacy, Celebrating Culture: Tribe announces 28th Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow honoring John D. Barbry in Marksville, LA

A weekend celebration of Native culture, tradition, and community at one of Louisiana’s premier cultural events. For high-res photos of the 2025 Pow Wow, click here. MARKSVILLE, La. – (February 20, 2026) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will host its 28th Tunica-Biloxi Pow ...
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Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana Mourns Passing of John D. Barbry, Cultural Leader and Champion of Tribal Heritage

Historian, cultural advocate and longtime Pow Wow chairman shaped generations of Tunica-Biloxi citizens. MARKSVILLE, La. – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is mourning the passing of John D. Barbry, a revered tribal citizen, cultural leader, historian ...
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Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Spearheads Launch of the Native American Coalition for Economic Prosperity (NACEP)

Chairman Marshall Pierite Unanimously Elected President of the New National Coalition Following High-Level Government-to-Government Roundtable in Washington, D.C. For high resolution photos, click here. Washington, D.C. – Last month, more than 100 Tribal leaders, federal officials ...
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Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and Louisiana State University of Alexandria Unite Goals Through New Partnership Agreement

ALEXANDRIA, La. – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will expand economic growth and research opportunities for both institutions. The five-year agreement will support ...
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Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Strengthens Economic Sovereignty with Landmark Acquisition of GovStrive, a Leader in Federal Workforce Solutions

Pictured from left to right are Tunica-Biloxi Vice Chairman Marshall Ray Sampson, Sr., Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Marshall Pierite, GovStrive Vice President Clyde Thompson, Sr., and GovStrive CEO James Sasser signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). MARKSVILLE, LA ...
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Tunica-Biloxi Tribe to Host Fourth Annual LaRuE Summit: Innovation, Infrastructure, and  Empowerment Take Center Stage in Marksville

Summit to spotlight innovation, investment, and opportunity across technology, healthcare, education, business, and more.  Click here for photos from the previous summit Click here to register for the Summit Marksville, LA – (September 1, 2025) – ...
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