Native American Month

Each Saturday this month, stop by the Bayou Lacombe Museum for tributes and activities centered around Louisiana's indigenous people.

November 9: Honoring Native American Veterans—Chief Cheryl Smith and the Jena Band Choctaw join the museum in a salute to Native American veterans. The day begins with a blessing by the Louisiana Choctaw tribal princess followed by firsthand accounts from veterans. Traditional native refreshments will be served. 

November 16: Choctaw Dance and Stickball—Choctaw heritage in Bayou Lacombe runs deep. Celebrate with ancient songs, dances, and traditions led by Dan Issac and his Mississippi Choctaw dancers. Then, get the feel of America's oldest field sport ... stickball! Refreshments included. 

November 23: Father Rouquette Day—Remember the life and times of one of Louisiana's most enduring icons, Fr. Adrien Rouquette. Called "Chahta Ima" ("like a Choctaw") by his Native Bayou Lacombe parishioners, his life work and writings still proclaim the humanity of tribal people everywhere. The public is encouraged to discuss "Whatever Happened to the Bayou Lacombe Choctaw?" Refreshments included.

November 30: Beadwork, Baskets and Blow Guns—See premier powwow dancing, join in a round dance, and learn the basics of beadwork, hide tanning, cane and palmetto basketry and blow gun making from native experts.

1 pm–4 pm. bayoulacombemuseum.com.