The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana celebrated the grand opening of a new location for Sylvan Learning Center at its Cultural and Educational Resources Center on Thursday. The satellite center will offer tutoring to children across the Marksville area. The Tribe would like to thank the Marksville Chamber of Commerce for coming out to mark the event.
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Tunica-Biloxi Announces Marksville Sylvan Learning Center Grand Opening
Sylvan Learning and the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana are pleased to announce the grand opening of a new location for Sylvan tutoring in Marksville. The new Sylvan Learning Center of Marksville is located in the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana’s Cultural and Educational Resources Center. The grand opening celebration will take place Thursday March 30,
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA TO HOST EDUCATION DAY AHEAD OF ANNUAL POW WOW
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA TO HOST EDUCATION DAY AHEAD OF ANNUAL POW WOW Tribe Encourages Local Schools To Participate In Native American Arts, Storytelling, Music and Dance The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana invites area children, students and families to come out and discover the diverse and vibrant traditions of Native Americans from across the U.S.
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana Names Kurt Schmidt as CFO of Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana has announced the hiring of Kurt W. Schmidt as Chief Financial Officer of Paragon Casino Resort. Schmidt will be responsible for the accounting and financial functions of the property. Schmidt brings to Paragon over 35 years experience as a CPA and 25 years experience as a CFO. Schmidt has an
TUNICA-BILOXI TO HOST 22nd ANNUAL POW WOW
TUNICA-BILOXI TO HOST 22nd ANNUAL POW WOW Marksville, La. (March 1, 2017) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will host its 22nd annual Pow Wow Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21, in the Earl J. Barbry, Sr. Convention Center at Paragon Casino Resort (711 Paragon Place, Marksville, La. 71351). Hosted each year in Marksville, Louisiana, the
THE TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA AWARDED $2.3 MILLION GRANT TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR TRIBAL STUDENTS
THE TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA AWARDED $2.3 MILLION GRANT TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR TRIBAL STUDENTS Marksville, La. – (Oct. 14, 2016) – The U.S. Department of Education awarded the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana $2.3 million over the next four years to improve education and provide native students with the resources needed to be college
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA HOSTS INTERTRIBAL BASKETRY SUMMIT OCT. 29
Annual Basketry Classes for Tunica-Biloxi Family Members Return Oct. 5 Marksville, La. – (Sept. 19, 2016) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana’s Language and Culture Revitalization Program (LCRP) announced its Intertribal Basketry Summit and annual Pine Needle Basketry class schedule beginning in October. The LCRP invites master weavers throughout regional American Indian communities to its
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA NAMES MICHAEL A. HAMILTON AS GENERAL MANAGER OF PARAGON CASINO RESORT IN MARKSVILLE
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana has announced the appointment of Michael A. Hamilton as general manager of the Paragon Casino Resort. Hamilton will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility. Hamilton brings Paragon over 20 years of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry with his most recent role as vice president of
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA HOSTS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS FOR TUNICA-BILOXI COMMUNITY THIS FALL
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana’s Language and Culture Revitalization Program (LCRP) announced “Tunica-Biloxi Family Day,” Tunica language classes and a “Story Time” event will be held this fall. LCRP programs are intended to enrich the Tunica culture by educating its youth and providing opportunities for the Tunica-Biloxi community to come together. The LCRP fall programs
Tunica-Biloxi Language & Culture Camp 2016
Dear Tunica-Biloxi Families: Registration is now open for the Tunica-Biloxi Language & Culture Camp to be held June 13 -17, 2016, at the CERC Building. The camp is free for all children, ages 5 – 17, from Tunica-Biloxi family households. Camp is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. The LCRP will