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Chitimacha Indians
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At the time of contact with European explorers
and other non-indigenous populations, the
Chitimacha were known as the most powerful tribe between Texas and Florida. Iberville, an early French explorer, encountered the Chitimacha and one of their subdivisions, the Washa along the shores of the Mississippi River in 1699. In 1706, as a response to slave raids and French aggressions, a group of Chitimacha killed St. Cosme, a priest and slave owner, and several members of his party, who were missionaries to the Natchez Tribe. Bienville responded to this by convincing other tribes to help them make war on the Chitimacha. This war lasted until 1718 when a Chitimacha Chief met Bienville in the fledgling city of New Orleans. A treaty establishing peace was signed and a ceremony was held, which ended the long war in which the majority of the tribal members were annihilated. In the twelve years of conflict, many Chitimacha were forced into slavery and were the most enslaved of any population in Louisiana during that time period.
These indians were Famous for their amazing basket weaving skills!
These skills have been passed down generations by generations,
The Chitamacha's Have over 50 weaving techniques and designs!
Chitimacha Indians
This tribe of Indians is the only tribe of indians in Louisiana That still occupy's there homeland. Unfortunately over the years the land has significantly decreased.