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…

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…

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…

The Atakapa-Ishak tribe was contacted by Adam Hochfeld, the director of central casting in New Orleans, to participate in an upcoming movie. Hockfeld is looking to fill the roles of the indigenous Bolivians with Native Americans. “We will be needing…

The Office of Federal Acknowledgment received a letter where Mr. Fretty asked if federal recognition could be obtained without Chief Chretien. Please read the attachment to see the Office of Federal Acknowledgment’s director, R. Lee Fleming’s, response. response

KPLC 7 News, Lake Charles, Louisiana