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Atakapa-Ishak Members attend Inigenous people symposium at Tulane

Two of the Atakapa-Ishak Nation members served as guests at the New Orleans for the Gulf South-Indigenous Symposium 2022. Chief Edward Chretien gave opening remarks and Dr. Jeffrey Darensbourg served as a panelist. Please see the article below for more

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Atakapa Grand Opening / Art Walk

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The Search for Racial Equality

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C9NIJomqg8

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Free Masks Available for Tribal Members

A donation of several N95 and Hanes masks have been made to the Atakapa-Ishak tribe for distribution along with plenty of hand sanitizer. If you are in need of a mask or sanitizer, please arrange for pickup by calling 337-540-1995.

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Tribal dance display during Native American Culture Day

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Councilwoman Stephanie participates in Native American women panel discussion

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Native American Culture Day is November 3

Please mark your calendar for Native American Culture Day on November 3rd this year! Last year, there were 12 different tribes and groups, and we broke Vermilionville’s all-time record for attendance! Native American Culture day has been growing steadily over the past

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History on Hand at Attakpas Trade Day

http://www.iberianet.com/news/history-on-hand-at-attakpas-trade-day/article_35c106a6-c1e3-11e7-98f0-3fe40f810eda.html

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Annual Atakapa-Ishak Back to School Drive

Members of the Atakapa-Ishak tribe donated school supplies to the St. Francis Assis School that flooded during Hurricane Harvey. Helping others to have the proper supplies is a must, a tribe member said in a statement. Recipients of the supplies

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Atakapa-Ishak members to participate in Lake Charles 150

Our group will be taking part in the 150 years Lake Charles celebration through presentations and the display of artifacts. Please check back for more information on upcoming events.  

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