Monthly Archives: November 2014

Atakapa-Ishak people recognized in Philadelphia Sun news article

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A Philadelphia Sun article highlights Lake Charles culture and the Atakapa-Ishak people as the main Native American group in the area during the 1500s. Here’s an excerpt from the article: The major Native American group in Southwest Louisiana when Cabeza…

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LIHA POWOW HELD WEEKEND BEFORE THANKSGIVING

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THE 48TH ANNUAL LIHA POWWOW WAS HELD ON NOVEMBER 22-23, 2014 AT THE LAMAR-DIXON EXPO CENTER IN GONZALES, LOUISIANA. PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE BELOW FLIER INTO YOUR BROWSER TO VIEW ORDER OF EVENTS. http://www.writtenheritage.com/Nov2014flyer.pdf  

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Janice Ryder Shuff, Panther Band Council Member, Participates in “Voices Long Gone” program in Anahuac

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Janice Ryder Shuff, panther band council member, spoke at a program titled “Voices Long Gone” held by the Anahuac Chambers of Commerce Historical Commission. At the event, there were about 8 stations set up in the Anahuac cemetery where people…

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Listen to presentation given by Dr. Jeffery Darensbourg of the alligator band on Nov. 5 in New Orleans

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If you weren’t able to make it to New Orleans on Wednesday, November 5 to hear lectures on Native Americans in Louisiana History and Their Rights: The Atakapa-Ishak Experience, you definitely missed out on a treat. Our very own council…

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Local author & publisher Tommie Townsley dedicates latest book to Atakapa Indian Tribe

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I’d like to give a special thanks to author Tommie Townsley for recognizing and keeping the name of the Atakapa-people alive through her latest book. Her book titled “Sampson The Spirited Horse,” features an Atakapa-Ishak woman. The positive tale focuses…

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October’s Cultural Fest in Lake Charles, La. Has Good Turn Out

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Hundreds attend Saturday’s Cultural Fest   By Erica Bivens LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) -Hundreds attended this year’s Cultural Festival showcasing snapshots of countries around the world.The free, annual event takes place on two levels of the Lake Charles Civic Center…

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