Monthly Archives: October 2015

Shaman’s daughter crowned Miss Louisiana

Congratulations are in order for Shawn Michael Jude Papillion, Shaman of the Atakapa-Ishak tribe. Shawn’s daughter, Maaliyah Papillion, was recently crowned Miss Louisiana. The Lake Charles native is a student at McNeese State University where she is studying Psychology with

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Harvest Festival in Washington

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Cultural Fest big success

This year’s Culture Fest at the Lake Charles Civic Center held on Saturday, October 24, 2015, was a big success. During the Culture Fest, books from all over the world were brought to Lake Charles, La. Tommie Townsely, publisher of Ally-Gator BookBites Publishing House, even included

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Big Thanks to the Chief

K’we my friend, I want to again personally thank you for your kind presence at yesterday’s ceremony. It was very special and meant a lot to me that you and Shawn traveled from so far to support us. I hope that

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Tribal member gives back during school supply drive

Gwendolyn Berry, Eagle Band council member, participated in a school supply drive on the behalf of the Atakapa-Ishak tribe. School supplies were given to several children who may have other wise not received supplies for the year. Chief Crying Eagle says

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Voices long gone event Saturday Oct. 31

Chambers County Historical Commission invites you to Step Back in time and hear “Voices Long Gone” historic spirits from our past tell their stores at long last”   Where: Anahuac Cemetery, Highway 563 When: Halloween Afternoon, Saturday Oct. 31 from

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Atakapa Trade Day November 7

Atakapas Trade Day Longellow-Evangeline State Historic Site St. Martinville, La Saturday, November 7- 10am-3pm In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Olivier Plantation Home, traditional craftsman will be showcasing their skills throughout the day. Outdoor/dutch oven cooking/soap making, spinning/weaving

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The Akokisas tribe’s blueprint for tribal success

Update from the Henri Leblanc concerning the Akokisas tribe and what he and other tribal members have worked on for the past twenty years to help their tribe gain sustainability with very definite goals in mind. The first thing was to

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Annual Gathering of the Acadian Mikmaq to be held October 25

Chief Chretien was asked to be an honored guest at the 4th Annual Gathering of the Acadian-Metis Mikmaq on Oct. 25 in Washington, LA. This ceremony will be held indoors inside of a de-sanctified Episcopalian Church that was donated to the Garden

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