Monthly Archives: August 2013

Louisiana Attorneys Express Interest In Creating Atakapa Play

Saturday, August 17, 2013, Meeting, 10:00 am Chief Chretien and our council members had the pleasure of meeting Tiffany M. Garrick and Angel S. Harris. They are the founders of Stage Presents Theatre LLC. where they share their gifts of

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Calling All Actors and Actresses

  THEATRE AUDITION Melanin by Terry Gomez   Melanin is the story of a Comanche family, a Native American health clinic, a Black head nurse and a water fountain, offering a slice of life from the turbulent 1960s. The

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Atakapa-Ishak To Be Featured In Book Published By The University Of Nebraska Press

William Sconzert-Hall and Dr. Marcia Haag, a linguist from the University of Oklahoma, are working on a project that will showcase the literature of American Indians from the Southeast. Dr. Haag has been particularly interested in showcasing stories and narratives of

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Chief Edward Chretien at Vidor History Club Meeting

Our current chief was asked to participate in the Vidor History club meeting. In addition to the chief, other special guests were in attendance such as Larry Wilburn. The meeting was based on the Atakapa Indians. Mr. Wilburn lives in

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Moving Forward And Making Connections With the French Chamber of Commerce

Daniel Castoriano of the French Chamber of Commerce informed us that his organization added a link to their Facebook page to increase the visibility of the Atakapa-Ishak people, and what the group is trying to achieve as a whole. This

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