The festival is dedicated to Native Americans of the Southeast. For this
inaugural year, the focus is on the Chicksaw nation. members of the United
Chickasaw Nation who live in Ada, Oklahoma will perform dances,
storytelling, and craft exhibits. Other Southeastern tribes, such as
Seminole, Choctaw and Cherokee, also will attend.
Laura Plantation was built on an Acolapissa tribal village, Tabiscania. Its
existence has been documented back to the 1680s. The front yard of Laura
Plantation was a ceremonial ground for the tribe. Laura Plantation adapted
characteristics from the Native Americans which made this Creole plantation
unique from others. The Indians remained on the sugar plantation after its
founding, and their descendants continue to live on property that was once
part of the plantation.
All of the available crafts at the festival will bear a federal trademark
indicating the craft was made by federally recognized Native American artisans.
For additional information, contact Laura Plantation, 504-265-7690.