On Saturday Melody and I drove to Dulac, Louisiana for the United Houma Nation Disability Awareness Powwow. The United Houma Nation is an American Indian Tribe of about 17,000 located in southeastern Louisiana. The tribe is recognized by the state of Louisiana and has been working for 20 years to gain recognition from the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs.
On the drive down we saw swamps, magnificent magnolia trees, and several vessels that looked like the shrimp boat from Forrest Gump. The drive gave me some perspective on the geography of southeast Louisiana. I feel fortunate to have a job that allows me to travel.
The performers at the powwow were a treat to watch. several musicians played a large drum and chanted in Houma while a group of dancers performed in full Houma regalia. The organizers of the Powwow generously provided delicious food for all of the vendors. We ate our fill of sausage, red beans and rice, salad and cake.
Melody and I staffed the table with Stanley and volunteers Cecile, Iris and Pauline. While we handed out pamphlets about hurricane preparedness, Stanley promised Melody and I that he would take us out on his shrimp boat. Stanley: if you’re reading this, you can’t back out now, because your promise is now on the Internet.
Filed under: Community Outreach, Mike, Preparedness | Tagged: United Houma Nation, pow wow, powwow, shrimp boats
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