The United Houma Nation https://unitedhoumanation.org/ Official Website of The Houma People Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:27:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://unitedhoumanation-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/02142117/favicon.png The United Houma Nation https://unitedhoumanation.org/ 32 32 UHN Seeks Proposals from CPA Firms to Conduct Financial Audit https://unitedhoumanation.org/uhn-seeks-rfps-from-cpa-firms-to-conduct-financial-audit/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:24:59 +0000 https://unitedhoumanation.org/?p=4095 The United Houma Nation is seeking proposals from qualified CPA firms to conduct our financial audit for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. We are looking for a firm with ... Read more

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The United Houma Nation is seeking proposals from qualified CPA firms to conduct our financial audit for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. We are looking for a firm with experience in the nonprofit sector to provide:

✅ Annual Audit/Financial Statement Audit
Submission Deadline: 3:00pm, March 4, 2026 
To receive the full RFP and submission guidelines, interested firms should email [email protected]

 

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Volunteers Needed for UHN Food Booth at Jazz Fest, April 23 – May 3, 2026 https://unitedhoumanation.org/volunteers-needed-for-uhn-food-booth-at-jazz-fest-april-23-may-3/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:00:44 +0000 https://unitedhoumanation.org/?p=4092 The United Houma Nation is seeking volunteers to help in our food booth at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 23rd through May 3rd! Sign up to ... Read more

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The United Houma Nation is seeking volunteers to help in our food booth at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 23rd through May 3rd! Sign up to serve traditional dishes such as fry bread, corn maque choux and Indian tacos to festgoers. Volunteers will be fed and will also get to enjoy the festival! Transportation will be provided daily from the Tribal Office in Houma. If you’re interested in volunteering or would like more information, please email [email protected]. We hope to see you there! 

 

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UHN Accepting Applications for Community-Led Migration Steering Committee https://unitedhoumanation.org/uhn-accepting-applications-for-community-led-migration-steering-committee/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:50:49 +0000 https://unitedhoumanation.org/?p=4088 The United Houma Nation is now accepting applications from enrolled tribal citizens for the UHN RISING/Phase 5 Community-Led Migration Steering Committee, which will develop the “UHN Migration Strategy” that will ... Read more

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The United Houma Nation is now accepting applications from enrolled tribal citizens for the UHN RISING/Phase 5 Community-Led Migration Steering Committee, which will develop the “UHN Migration Strategy” that will be integrated into the UHN’s 10-Year Master Plan. An annual stipend will be paid to each committee member.

Steering committee members will attend meetings every two weeks and learn about migration tools and strategies with subject matter experts. Additional details are provided in the following flyers. Interested UHN citizens should complete and submit the form below by February 28, 2026. For more information, please contact Leslie Verret at (985) 223-3093 or email [email protected].

UHN RISING PHASE 5 COMMUNITY-LED MIGRATION INTEREST FORM: https://forms.gle/5kqVT6Y9Qdjjxyxo9

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Public Invited to Open House at historic Daigleville School on Saturday, February 28 https://unitedhoumanation.org/public-invited-to-open-house-at-historic-daigleville-school-on-saturday-february-28/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:15:58 +0000 https://unitedhoumanation.org/?p=4083 The United Houma Nation is hosting a public open house at the historic Daigleville School building in Houma on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Guests ... Read more

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The United Houma Nation is hosting a public open house at the historic Daigleville School building in Houma on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Guests will receive a tour as well as UHN RISING project updates; casual clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended during this event. Food and refreshments will be provided.

The historic Daigleville School is located at 8542 W. Main St. in Houma. For more information about this event, please contact Brandon Dion at (985) 223-3093 or [email protected].

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UHN Offices Closed on Tuesday, February 17 for Mardi Gras https://unitedhoumanation.org/uhn-offices-closed-on-tuesday-february-17-for-mardi-gras/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:45:30 +0000 https://unitedhoumanation.org/?p=4081 The United Houma Nation’s offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 17. We wish everyone a happy and safe Mardi Gras!

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The United Houma Nation’s offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 17. We wish everyone a happy and safe Mardi Gras!

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UHN Women Invited to Inaugural Gala on Saturday, March 14 in Houma https://unitedhoumanation.org/uhn-women-invited-to-inaugural-gala/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:59:48 +0000 https://unitedhoumanation.org/?p=4078 March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate, we are hosting a gala for our tribal women! The inaugural United Houma Nation Women’s Gala takes place on Saturday, March 14th, ... Read more

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March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate, we are hosting a gala for our tribal women!

The inaugural United Houma Nation Women’s Gala takes place on Saturday, March 14th, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 7880 Main Street in Houma, La. Although this is a free event for enrolled UHN women ages 18 and older, registration is required – so please be sure to complete the registration form below to RSVP and secure your spot before the March 7th deadline! Dinner and entertainment will be provided. Formal attire is required.

If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or call the Tribal Office at 985-223-3093. We hope to see there!

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2026 Principal Chief Election: Call for Candidates; Voter Registration, Absentee Ballot Information https://unitedhoumanation.org/2026-principal-chief-election-call-for-candidates-voter-registration-absentee-ballot-information/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:41 +0000 https://unitedhoumanation.org/?p=4075 The post 2026 Principal Chief Election: Call for Candidates; Voter Registration, Absentee Ballot Information appeared first on The United Houma Nation.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Bids Wanted from Landscape Architects for Daigleville School Grounds https://unitedhoumanation.org/request-for-proposals-bids-wanted-from-landscape-architects-for-daigleville-school-grounds/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:30:51 +0000 https://unitedhoumanation.org/?p=4068 United Houma Nation, Inc., the 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation closely affiliated with the United Houma Nation tribal government, seeks proposals from Landscape Architects and qualified landscape architecture firms to provide green ... Read more

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United Houma Nation, Inc., the 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation closely affiliated with the United Houma Nation tribal government, seeks proposals from Landscape Architects and qualified landscape architecture firms to provide green infrastructure and site planning services for the exterior grounds of the historic Daigleville School located at 8542 East Main Street in Houma, Louisiana. 

The historic Daigleville School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its contribution to the education of Native American students during the era of segregation. The building is to be retrofitted into a resilience hub during gray skies and a community space during blue skies.  The site design must support public access while respecting the historic character of the property.

To read the Scope of Services for this project, the requested Deliverables, and the Submission Instructions, click HERE

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Now Hiring Two UHN RISING Project Coordinators; Apply by Wednesday, February 11 https://unitedhoumanation.org/now-hiring-two-uhn-rising-project-coordinators-apply-by-wednesday-feb-11/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:51:16 +0000 https://unitedhoumanation.org/?p=4063 The United Houma Nation is now accepting applications for two (2) Project Coordinators as part of UHN RISING, the United Houma Nation’s Hazard Mitigation and Tribal Resilience Plan. Project Coordinator, Community-Led Migration: this full-time ... Read more

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The United Houma Nation is now accepting applications for two (2) Project Coordinators as part of UHN RISING, the United Houma Nation’s Hazard Mitigation and Tribal Resilience Plan.

  1. Project Coordinator, Community-Led Migration: this full-time position will be responsible for coordinating and providing support for the UHN’s Community-Led Migration efforts as part of Phase Five of the UHN Hazard Mitigation and Tribal Resilience Plan. Read the full job description here.
  2. Project Coordinator, Communication Enhancement: this full-time position will be responsible for coordinating and providing support for the UHN’s Communication Enhancement efforts as part of Phase Three of the UHN Hazard Mitigation and Tribal Resilience Plan. Read the full job description here.

To apply for these positions, please download and fill out the UHN employment application here, then email the completed application with a cover letter and an up-to-date resume to [email protected] by Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. CT. For more information on these positions, please call the Tribal Office at (985) 223-3093.

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Next Tribal Council Meeting Rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21 in Golden Meadow, LA https://unitedhoumanation.org/next-tribal-council-meeting-rescheduled-for-saturday-feb-21-in-golden-meadow-la/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:49:48 +0000 https://unitedhoumanation.org/?p=4054 NEW DATE FOR NEXT TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING: Out of respect for the funeral of Mr. John Barbry of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe, the Tribal Council meeting has been postponed to February ... Read more

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NEW DATE FOR NEXT TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING: Out of respect for the funeral of Mr. John Barbry of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe, the Tribal Council meeting has been postponed to February 21, 2026. The location and time will remain the same.

Mr. Barbry was a Champion of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe’s cultural preservation and education efforts, and served as its Director of Development and Programming. He was also a friend to the United Houma Nation, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family, the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe, and to all who are mourning his passing. 

 

 

 

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