The First Louisianians | Gumbo Island | LPB (1996)

Children visit the Chitimacha Nation of Charenton and archeological finds at Poverty Point State Commemorative Area in Epps. A Chitimacha boy shows Britt his tribal school. They talk with his grandmother about "the old days." He shows Britt his Chitimacha "regalia," the costume he wears during important tribal dances. At Epps, children learn that an ancient Louisiana people built a large ceremonial mound shaped like a bird, and they learn how the early Indians cooked their meals. The music video teaches children the names and locations of Louisiana's federally-recognized Indian tribes.

The accompanying teacher guide is available at https://media2.lpb.org/programs/lgumb....