Houmas Indians | Folks (1982)

This episode of the series “Folks” from May 13, 1982, traces the history of the Houmas Indian Tribe of Louisiana. The topics discussed in this episode include: the history of the tribe; the loss of the tribe’s language and culture over time; the progress in regaining their tribal identity, including the formation of a tribal government and the reintroduction of traditional Indian dances; the discrimination faced by the tribe throughout history, especially in the areas of education and land rights; the prejudice and negative portrayal of Native Americans in the media, which led many tribe members to deny their Indian heritage; and their struggle to gain federal recognition as an Indian tribe through the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Host: Sharon Elizabeth Sexton

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