Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana
GPTKB entity
Statements (72)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Tunica_Tribe
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| gptkbp:advocates_for |
Efforts to maintain self-governance.
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
Louisiana Indian tribes
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| gptkbp:area |
Tribal land in Avoyelles Parish
|
| gptkbp:artwork |
Traditional crafts and beadwork
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| gptkbp:community |
Celebration of heritage
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| gptkbp:community_engagement |
Involvement in local issues
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| gptkbp:community_events |
Cultural festivals
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
Infrastructure improvements
Public education initiatives |
| gptkbp:community_service |
Support for tribal members
|
| gptkbp:community_support |
Assistance programs for members
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| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
Language revitalization programs
Documentation of traditions |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
Programs on sustainability
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| gptkbp:cultural_events |
Workshops and classes
Programs for schools and communities Collaboration with other tribes Annual powwow Support for cultural expression |
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
Cultural education initiatives
Tunica and Biloxi cultures |
| gptkbp:cultural_practices |
Ceremonial dances
Intertribal collaborations Collaborations with cultural organizations Engagement with other cultures |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Museum and archives
|
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Preservation of traditions
Participation in national events Promotion of tribal stories |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Connection to ancestors
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| gptkbp:economic_activity |
Gaming and tourism
|
| gptkbp:education |
Tribal school programs
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Land conservation efforts
|
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:1981
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| gptkbp:governed_by |
Elders council
|
| gptkbp:healthcare |
Health education programs
Tribal health clinic |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Preservation of traditional items
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Descendants of Tunica and Biloxi peoples
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| gptkbp:historical_site |
Preservation of significant locations
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana
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| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:City_Council
gptkb:Marksville,_Louisiana Elected officials Oral histories Eligibility criteria for membership Self-governance rights Open to descendants Regularly held elections |
| gptkbp:is_a_resource_for |
Access to services for members
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Tunica_language
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
Tribal chairperson
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Language and cultural programs
|
| gptkbp:legal_issue |
Tribal sovereignty recognized by federal law
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Louisiana
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Preservation of oral traditions
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
Acknowledgment of historical injustices
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Annual celebrations of heritage
Opening of the Paragon Casino Resort |
| gptkbp:offers_workshops_on |
Skill-building sessions for youth
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
Collaborations with universities
|
| gptkbp:population |
approximately 1,000
|
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Sustainable practices
Small business support |
| gptkbp:territory |
Mississippi River region
|
| gptkbp:website |
tunica.org
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| gptkbp:youth_programs |
Mentorship and leadership training
|