Native American Commission public meetings in 2021
6 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Native American Commission
The meeting was called to order, but it was determined that no quorum was present. The board moved into discussion; no formal actions were taken.
Native American Commission
The Native American Commission is meeting virtually to review administrative updates and tribal matters. The body will discuss amendments to Act 102 and Commission bylaws, as well as state recognition criteria.
- Amendments to Act 102
- Amendments to Commission Bylaws
- State Recognition Criteria and Procedure
- Review of Non-Profit Organizations Serving Louisiana Tribes
- Discussion regarding Butte Tribe of Bayou Bourbeaux
Native American Commission
The Commission will discuss state recognition for the Apalachee Indians of Louisiana Talimali Band and the Avoyel-Taensa Tribe of Louisiana. The agenda also includes a presentation on tribal mapping by State Archeologist Chip McGimsey.
- State Recognition of the Apalachee Indians of Louisiana Talimali Band
- State Recognition of the Avoyel-Taensa Tribe of Louisiana
- Tribal Mapping and Areas of Interest presentation by State Archeologist Chip McGimsey
- The Social Boot Documentary Project presentation by Ugo Ngoku, LSU
- Amendments to Act 102
Native American Commission
The Native American Commission will discuss an investigation request from the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe regarding Terrebonne Parish School District petitions. The meeting also includes discussions on Act 102 amendments and the 2021 Office of Indian Affairs Scholarship.
- Investigation request: Terrebonne Parish School District French Immersion Petitions
- Investigation request: Closure of Pointe Aux Chenes Elementary School
- Amendment to Act 102
- 2021 Office of Indian Affairs Scholarship
The Commission voted to address the Terrebonne Parish School Board regarding the closure of Point-au-Chenes Elementary School and the denial of a French Immersion petition. Members also approved the adoption of a drafted mission statement and appointed Jack Lambert to draft changes to Act 102.
- Approved previous meeting minutes
- Tabled vote on Amendment to Act 102
- Approved appointment of Jack Lambert to draft changes to Act 102
- Approved drafted Commission mission statement
- Approved motion to address Terrebonne Parish School Board regarding school closure and French Immersion denial
Native American Commission
The Native American Commission is meeting virtually to discuss Act 102, the organization of the commission, and tribal state recognition.
- Discussion of Act 102
- Commission structure and organization
- Tribal state recognition
Native American Commission
The Native American Commission is holding a special virtual meeting. The body will hear a request for guidance and assistance from Lt. Col. Smith of the U.S. Air Force and Rev. Mozena regarding the removal and discontinuation of a Native American emblem.
- Request for guidance on removal and discontinuation of Native American emblem by Lt. Col. Smith and Rev. Mozena
The commission met to discuss the removal and discontinuation of the Native American insignia. Because no quorum was present, no formal actions were taken.
- No formal decisions made due to lack of quorum