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The United Houma Nation (UHN) is a state recognized tribe of approximately
17,000 tribal citizens 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. Within this area, distinct tribal communities
are situated among the interwoven bayous and canals where Houmas traditionally
earned a living. Although by land and road these communities are distant, they
were historically very close by water. However, boat travel is no longer a
viable option due to the effects of coastal erosion, which has left these
waterways either nonexistent or impassable and often treacherous (Drupadm, 2012).
www.unitedhoumannation.org
17,000 tribal citizens 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. Within this area, distinct tribal communities
are situated among the interwoven bayous and canals where Houmas traditionally
earned a living. Although by land and road these communities are distant, they
were historically very close by water. However, boat travel is no longer a
viable option due to the effects of coastal erosion, which has left these
waterways either nonexistent or impassable and often treacherous (Drupadm, 2012).
www.unitedhoumannation.org
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The Houma Tribe has not yet been Federally recognized, awaiting a response for
over 20 years from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, an agency of the U.S.
Department of the Interior. For thirteen years the United Houma Nation has
endured a constant stream of proposed and then cancelled time-tables from the
BIA but in the end we are no closer to a resolution of the recognition process than
we were in 1996.For most of the recognition process the United Houma Nation was
represented by NARF (Native American Rights Fund) but lack of funding ended that
relationship in 2002 and the tribe has been forced to continue on in the process without
legal representation (Drupadm, 2012).
over 20 years from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, an agency of the U.S.
Department of the Interior. For thirteen years the United Houma Nation has
endured a constant stream of proposed and then cancelled time-tables from the
BIA but in the end we are no closer to a resolution of the recognition process than
we were in 1996.For most of the recognition process the United Houma Nation was
represented by NARF (Native American Rights Fund) but lack of funding ended that
relationship in 2002 and the tribe has been forced to continue on in the process without
legal representation (Drupadm, 2012).
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The Houmas Indians are part of his roots. He yearns to learn and do more for a tribe that represents where he comes from. Morgan is proud of his heritage and wants to join the fight in what is rightfully theirs..recognition as a tribe. As well as representing all Native Americans in the ring.
Morgan and his grandmother
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