Art
Ada Thomas
Ada Thomas was one of few remaining weavers of traditional Chitimacha split-cane, double-weave baskets.
chitimacha
chitimacha Index
Geography
Bayou Teche
Before railroads and highways, Bayou Teche served as an important transportation route deep into the fertile interior of south-central Louisiana.
Folklife
Chitimacha Baskets
Deeply rooted in the history, spirituality, and daily activities of the Chitimacha people, basketry remains a visible expression of the Chitimacha Indian tribe’s culture and tradition.
Peoples of Louisiana
Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
The Chitimacha Tribe is the only federally recognized tribe in Louisiana to still occupy part of its ancestral territory.
6.8 a.-b., 6.9 g.-h. Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
The Chitimacha Tribe is the only federally recognized tribe in Louisiana to still occupy part of its ancestral territory.
Literature
Native American Literature in Louisiana
Native American culture has influenced Louisiana for at least six thousand years. Today, Louisiana is home to four federally-recognized tribes: Chitimacha, Tunica-Biloxi, Coushatta, and the Jena Band of Choctaw.
History
Native Americans in Twentieth-Century Louisiana
Native American communities in Louisiana are culturally diverse with unique histories.
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