2025年1月23日 · The United Houma Nation is composed of very proud and independent people who have close ties to the water and land of their ancestors. The unique history of our people has shaped our tribe today. The culture and way of life are a lifeline to that history.

The Houma (/ ˈhoʊmə /) are a historic Native American people of Louisiana on the east side of the Red River of the South. The United Houma Nation Inc., who identify as descendants of the Houma people, have been recognized by the state as a tribe since 1972, but are not recognized by the federal government. [2]

The United Houma Nation (UHN) is a state recognized tribe of approximately 17,000 tribal members residing within a six-parish (county) service area encompassing 4,570 square miles. The six parishes, Terrebonne, Lafourche, Jefferson, St. Mary, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes are located along the southeastern coast of Louisiana.

The United Houma Nation, Inc. is a state-recognized tribe and non-profit organization in Louisiana. It is one of the largest state-recognized tribes in the United States, with over 17,000 registered members. It is not a federally recognized American Indian tribe.

The United Houma Nation is composed of very proud and independent people who have close ties to the water and land of their ancestors. The unique history of our people has shaped our tribe today. The culture and way of life are a lifeline to that history.

2023年8月14日 · It is a cultural group of indigenous people living in Louisiana on the east bank of the Red River. How have the flowing sands of time affected the history and culture of this tribe? And what interesting facts can we glean about this tribe? A …

2012年10月27日 · Houma in southern Louisiana are sometimes referred to as Sabine, a derogatory term usually intended as a racial insult. The first mention of the Houmas Indians is found in LaSalle’s report of the existance of the “Oumas” village in March of 1682, though he didn’t actually visit the location.

In the lush, winding waterways of Louisiana, on the east side of the Red River, lies the story of the Houma tribe. This is no mere tale; it’s a saga etched into the very heart of the bayous, a narrative as rich and meandering as the Mississippi River itself.

2013年4月5日 · Today, the United Houma Nation (UHN)—a modern group whose tribal center is located in Golden Meadow, in Lafourche Parish—claims descent from this historic tribe. Although the UHN has been recognized as a Native American community by the State of Louisiana, it has been denied federal recognition.

1920 Houma tribe begins to seek federal recognition. 1931-40 Houma tribe contacted and “studied” by Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) officials and anthropologist Nash, Underhill, Meyer, and Speck.