Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Tribal Elder Bingo event and for all of our student volunteers! Tunica-Biloxi members enjoyed a fun day of bingo and even played a round in the Tunica language. Our special youth volunteers were able to engage with elder tribal members and brought some merriment by singing
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Tunica-Biloxi Youth Essay Contest
The Tunica-Biloxi LCRP is inviting tribal youth in grades 6-12 to participate in the Youth Essay Contest! For additional details and contest requirements, click here.
2017 Thanksgiving Tribal Luncheon
We were thrilled to host families and friends at our annual Tribal Thanksgiving Luncheon this past week. It was wonderful to see everyone who attended and to kickstart the holiday season with our fellow tribal members. Happy Thanksgiving to all! To view the album on Tunica-Biloxi’s Facebook page, click here.
A reminder to vote for schools on November 18.
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana wants to remind every voter of a very important election. Early voting has already begun and runs through Sat., Nov 11. Election Day is November 18. The Avoyelles Parish School Board is requesting renewal of two millages: one for operations and another for facility construction and repair. Recently, the school
TRIBES FROM THREE STATES JOIN TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE FOR 2ND ANNUAL INTERTRIBAL BASKETRY SUMMIT
Marskville, LA – (Oct. 31, 2017) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana’s Language and Culture Revitalization Program (LCRP) hosted its 2nd Annual Intertribal Basketry Summit on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Paragon Casino Resort. Master weavers throughout regional Native American communities joined Tunica members in a modern-day effort to keep their cultural traditions alive. The summit
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL INTERTRIBAL BASKETRY SUMMIT ON OCT. 28
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Paragon Casino Resort, Chiqui Ballroom | 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, Louisiana 71351 WHAT: The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana’s Language and Culture Revitalization Program (LCRP) will hold its 2nd Annual Intertribal Basketry Summit. Each year, the LCRP invites master weavers throughout regional Native American
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA COMMEMORATES 36th ANNIVERSARY OF FEDERAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Flag Raising Ceremony to Honor Elders, Citizens and Leaders of Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Marskville, LA – (September 28, 2017) – Leaders and citizens of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana gathered to hold a flag raising ceremony for the commemoration of the tribe’s 36th anniversary of Federal Acknowledgment, which occurred on September 25, 1981. The observance
Tunica Biloxi Hurricane Harvey Disaster Aid Registration
ANNOUNCEMENT: Texas Renters May Be Eligible for Federal Help For those Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana Tribal Members seeking disaster aid following Hurricane Harvey there are two ways to submit your request. 1) You can fill out the online registration form here. 2) Or download a PDF form and return it via mail or fax. Mailing Address:
Tunica Biloxi Tribal Members Harvey Relief Fund
TO DONATE PLEASE VISIT: https://www.gofundme.com/tunicabiloxiharveyrelief The continuing devastation from Hurricane Harvey is impacting our fellow tribal members in Texas and Louisiana. The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is asking for support in assisting up to 350 tribal families affected in Texas and Louisiana by this historic storm. We’re calling on our members and their friends to help those in need
TUNICA BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA AND ACACIA ENTERTAINMENT HOST STARS OF WIND RIVER AT PRIVATE FILM SCREENING
AWARD WINNING FILM IS LATEST PROJECT OF THE TRIBE’S FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY Marskville, LA – (August 12, 2017) – Stars from the new hit film WIND RIVER joined tribal members from the Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana for a private screening of the film and Q&A session on Saturday, Aug.12. The event was hosted