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Last week, the United Houma Nation received a donation that will allow them to open a new tribal office and cultural center. The Oaks of Houma has offered their old location at 400 Monarch Dr. in Houma.
“We are so thankful to the Oaks of Houma for this donation,” said Principal Chief August Creppel. “This donation means so much to our people.”
The new space provides tribal members the opportunity to come together and interact in many different ways. The Tribal Council will potentially be able to host council meetings, and staff members have a space with the means to assist tribal citizens. In the future, the UHN also plans to use the building for showcasing a tribal citizen art exhibit, an official archivist space to look at historic documents and photos, meeting and event spaces, classrooms, office space for rent, and other projected growth of tribal services.
“The donors from the Oaks of Houma have been very wonderful to work with and recognize the tribe’s efforts in providing the needs and services to the community,” said Creppel.
Creppel also said that the tribal elders were excited for the move and the significance of having their own space.
“Our elders have announced their excitement for this move,” said Principal Chief August Creppel. “There was once a time whenever they were not allowed access to public places or schools due to segregation in Terrebonne Parish, so this makes them thrilled to see this move happen in their lifetime.”
The UHN expects to be moved into their new building during the first quarter of 2021.
