The Coushatta Tribe will hold its 22nd annual powwow in The Pavilion at Coushatta on Friday and Saturday.
Admission for the general public is $5 per day; children ages 6 years and younger are admitted free of charge. Tickets are available at the gate on day of event at The Pavilion.
On Friday, the Gourd Dance is scheduled at 5 p.m. Grand entry at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, the Gourd Dance is scheduled at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Grand entry is noon and 7 p.m.
Coushatta’s Powwow is considered one of the largest Native American gatherings in the southern United States, where world champion Native American dancers and singers gather to compete for prizes in a family-friendly alcohol-and-drug-free event.
Hundreds of representatives from tribes across the United States and Canada come together each year to celebrate their culture with dance and drum contests.
Handcrafted jewelry, beaded moccasins and colorful feathered regalia with intricate details adorn the dancers — each is hand-made or passed down as heirlooms through their family.
Tribal drum groups compete and provide music and songs for the dance competitions.
Exhibition dances and specialty dances showcase each age category during the event.
A popular feature is the marketplace showcasing Native American food: Indian frybread, Indian tacos; authentic Native American arts and crafts: turquoise and silver jewelry, hand-made beaded items, the famous Coushatta long-leaf pine needle baskets, and more.
Find more information online at www.coushattapowwow.com.
Coushatta Casino Resort is located in Kinder on La. 165 (I-10 exit 44), featuring over 2,800 slots and more than 70 table games including live poker, plus live bingo and off-track betting. Phone 800-584-7263 or visit the website at coushattacasinoresort.com for more information.