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Introduction
The
Avoyel-Taensa Tribe/Nation of Louisiana, Inc is based in
Avoyelles Parish La. The Avoyel Indians are considered to be
the indigenous tribe of Avoyelles Parish with it's ceremonial site
in the present day town of Marksville, La.
Photo of one of our Tribal Indian burial mounds, located in
Marksville City Park.
The
Avoyel culture is similar to the practices of the southern
Hopewell tribes of the Ohio River Valley. This is evident through
the Mounds found at the Marksville Site.
There
is an Archeological period named after the Marksville site which
dates back between 1 and 400 A.D.. This period was when the mound
building was at it's peak.
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Tribal
News Headlines:
Published: Monday,
5/13/2013
TRIBAL PRINCESS CANDIDATE
SEARCH
ATTENTION:
We are on a Search for Miss Avoyel-Taensa
Tribe/Nation of Louisiana Native American Princess. Now Accepting Applications for 2013-2014.
We are holding
our 1st Native American Contest. see
details.
Published: Thursday,
8/11/2011
FALL GATHERING
The AVOYEL-TAENSA TRIBE/NATION OF
LOUISIANA will have a FALL GATHERING on September 3, 2011 at the
Woodmen of the World Building in Marksville, starting at 11:00
a.m. ADMISSION IS FREE. There will be BBQ Chicken and Pork plate
lunches available at $7.00 each and can be purchased in advance or
at the door. Festivities will include a silent auction and various
raffles plus much more! For more information call the office at
318-240-8424, visit www. AVOYEL-TAENSA.org, or email the tribe at office@avoyel-taensa.org.
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AVOYEL-TAENSA INDIAN TRIBE
T-SHIRTS FOR SALE
The Avoyel-Taensa Indian Tribe of Louisiana
has Tribal t-shirts for sale at the office in Marksville. The
proceeds will help to defray the costs of our tribal expenses. These
t-shirts will be sold for $16.00 & $17.00 each. Please call 318-240-8424 or
come by the office at 320 Cottage St., #B, Marksville, La for
further details.
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PREAMBLE TO OUR
CONSTITUTION
We the people of the
Avoyel-Taensa Tribe of Louisiana, do hereby adopt this Constitution
in order to:
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Promote the
common good and well-being of the Tribe.
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Protect and
preserve our culture and traditions including our language,
arts, crafts, and archaeological sites.
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Protect our
land, water, and natural resources.
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Promote and
protect the health and welfare of our people.
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Encourage and
promote educational opportunities for the members of our
Tribe.
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Foster economic
development.
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Protect the
individual rights of our members.
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Acquire
additional lands for the benefits of the Tribe.
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Promote
self-government and ensure the political integrity of the
Tribe.
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Preserve,
secure, and exercise all the inherent sovereign rights and
powers of an Indian Tribe.
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 Chairman/Chief: Mr. Romas Antoine
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In
an effort to better serve our tribal members and our community
with information concerning our organization, we have prepared
this website.
It is here that vital information
concerning our cultural history, programs, upcoming events, board
meetings and other newsworthy information can be found. We
hope you find this site both informative and enjoyable.
Please contact our office with
any questions you may have. Our office phone number is (318)
240-8424, or you may email our office at office@avoyel-taensa.org
Thanks for your support.
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