Tunica-Biloxi's Intertribal Basketry Summit

The incredibly unique and intricate indigenous art form of basketry is spotlighted at the sixth annual Basketry Summit, hosted by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana's Language and Culture Revitalization Program (LCRP) in an effort to share the culture with the surrounding community, as well as to keep the ancient art alive. 

Tunica-Biloxi Tribal members and weavers from other regional American Indian communities will all come together at the Paragon Casino Resort to demonstrate the specific traditions of the Southeastern United States, using long leaf pine needle, river cane, and palmetto. In an informal, forum setting, visitors will get opportunities to interact closely with the weavers, discussing technique and cultural elements of the craft. 

9 am–4 pm. Free to view baskets, $25 to learn pine needle basketry with materials provided. Lunch provided. Contact Julie Barry to register at jbarry@tunica.org or (318) 240-6431.