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They are a federally recognized tribe, the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. The Chitimacha have an Indian reservation in St. Mary Parish near Charenton on Bayou Teche.

Aug 5, 2024 · The Chitimacha Tribe is the only federally recognized tribe to retain and occupy part of its ancestral territory within the present state of Louisiana. It was the first Louisiana tribe to gain federal …

The Chitimacha were particularly noted for the skill of their basket weaving, employing a “double-weave” technique resulting in different designs on two surfaces. They subsisted on corn (maize), beans, and …

Jun 20, 2024 · The Sovereign Nation of the Chitimacha is one of the oldest indigenous communities in Louisiana, dating back millenia, and the Chitimacha Tribe is the only federally-recognized tribe in the …

The Chitimacha Indian Tribe, also known as the “People of the Many Waters,” has lived in Louisiana’s bayou country for centuries. They have been the caretakers of the region for generations, long …

The Chitimacha Indians, part of the Chitimachan linguistic family, originally inhabited the shores of Grand Lake and the banks of Grand River in Louisiana. By 1881, their population was reduced to a …

The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is the only tribe in Louisiana to still occupy a portion of their aboriginal homeland. The Chitimacha, according to oral history, “have always been here.” Unfortunately, over …

Nov 1, 2025 · Today, the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana numbers over 1,400 enrolled members. They are a self-governing nation, with an elected tribal council overseeing all aspects of their community.

The Chitimacha are a Native American tribe primarily located on their reservation in Charenton, Louisiana, with a documented population of approximately 761 as of 2022.