Join us for a Coil Pottery Workshop in collaboration with the Louisiana Folklife Society. This is for Tribal Citizens & Honorary Members of the Tribe to learn and revitalize their pottery skills. Participants will learn the coil Pottery method, using low-fire clay, in an Urban setting. All supplies & food are provided – bring your…
One of the largest muti-cultural festivals in Louisiana, Festival International de Louisiane brings together people of many nations, celebrating the many cultures that make Louisiana unique! Live music, great food and entertainment throughout downtown. Find us Sat. April 27th (2024) by the Lafayette Science Museum, at the Corner of Jefferson & Congress St. We will…
Once one of Louisianas biggest cash crops, join Atelier de la Nature for a free 2-day symposium to re-learn the “lost” art, science and culture of Indigo – as we restore lost and endangered Cajun prairie habitat through talks, readings, and hands-on activities! Sat., 9 Mar. & Sun., 10 Mar. from 10am – 3pmFree admission,…
Published in Country Roads Magazine Celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month with Chief Cougar Goodbear and members of the Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne, a local tribe with origins in St. Martin and Lafayette parishes. Gather at the Opelousas Museum, for an opportunity to explore their well-preserved tribal traditions through discussions, drumming, and singing with…
BY AMANDA MCELFRESH via The Advocate (May 28th, 2023) One of the least-known Native American tribes in South Louisiana is taking significant steps to showcase its heritage and educate people about its members’ traditions and customs. The Coco tribe is the Easternmost branch of the Apache and were the first Apaches to trade and interact with…
