Mobile Workshop #1: Spring Bayou Sightseeing Tour, Luncheon & Cultural Activities
9:00 a.m. – 4:40 p.m. (24 spots available)
Cost: $75 per person

Discover the natural wonders of Central Louisiana with Tunica-Biloxi Tribal Citizens on their Spring Bayou Boat and Sightseeing Tour. Cruise through the Spring Bayou Wildlife Management Area, renowned for its beauty and abundant wildlife. Encounter alligators, diverse bird species, fish, turtles, and more as you immerse yourself in their unique Louisiana ecosystem while embracing the rich heritage of Cajun culture. Following the tour, attendees will be shuttled to the Joseph Alcide Pierite Pow Wow grounds for delightful luncheon where you will experience the essence of Louisiana tradition as we indulge in Cajun country’s finest culinary delights, including the renowned “cochon de lait” (pig roast) and a savory shrimp boil. As you savor these classic Southern favorites, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of our community.

Following lunch, Tunica-Biloxi Tribal Citizens will host a stickball clinic and exhibition. Native American stickball, one of the oldest team sports in North America, holds deep cultural significance for Southeastern Indian Tribes, including the Tunica-Biloxi. Beyond just a game, stickball fosters physical fitness and spiritual connection across all age groups. The clinic will provide an opportunity to learn basic skills, understand the rules, and prioritize safety in the game. Next, join Tunica-Biloxi Tribal Citizens and Friends as we demonstrate the techniques and elements of traditional basket weaving. Cultural significance and insight into the traditional tribal craft will be discussed and a hands-on beginner’s class to long-leaf pine needle weaving will be taught. We’ll end the day with a walk down the Tunica-Biloxi Nature Trail and boardwalk that travels over the Coulee Des Grues waterway and into a scenic forest with many opportunities to observe wildlife and wild plants. Access to these beautiful trails can be found on the northwest side of Paragon Casino and from the RV Park. The trail leads to the Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow Grounds and to the Tunica-Biloxi Cultural and Educational Resources Center/Museum.

Join us for an afternoon of camaraderie, cultural exchange, and celebration!

Mobile Workshop #2: Tunica-Biloxi Museum and Ancient Mounds Tour, Luncheon & Cultural Activities
9:00 a.m. – 4:40 p.m. (40 spots available)
Cost: $75 per person

Join us on an enriching journey through the “Tunica Treasure” exhibit. Discover a vast collection of Native American European trade items and artifacts deposited as grave goods by the Tunica between 1731 and 1764. Our tour begins at the Tunica-Biloxi Cultural and Educational Resources Center, where you’ll explore a museum exhibit hall, state-of-the-art conservation and restoration laboratory, library, and gift shop. Afterward, venture with us to the Prehistoric Park and Ancient Mounds Site, a significant archaeological site dating back over 2000 years. This 42-acre site, adorned with numerous burials, holds deep cultural significance as it reflects the ancestral home of the Tunica people, cherished and honored by Tribal Citizens for generations. Following the tour, attendees will be shuttled to the Joseph Alcide Pierite Pow Wow grounds for delightful luncheon where you will experience the essence of Louisiana tradition as we indulge in Cajun country’s finest culinary delights, including the renowned “cochon de lait” (pig roast) and a savory shrimp boil. As you savor these classic Southern favorites, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of our community.

Following lunch, Tunica-Biloxi Tribal Citizens will host a stickball clinic and exhibition. Native American stickball, one of the oldest team sports in North America, holds deep cultural significance for Southeastern Indian Tribes, including the Tunica-Biloxi. Beyond just a game, stickball fosters physical fitness and spiritual connection across all age groups. The clinic will provide an opportunity to learn basic skills, understand the rules, and prioritize safety in the game. Next, join Tunica-Biloxi Tribal Citizens and Friends as we demonstrate the techniques and elements of traditional basket weaving. Cultural significance and insight into the traditional tribal craft will be discussed and a hands-on beginner’s class to long-leaf pine needle weaving will be taught. We’ll end the day with a walk down the Tunica-Biloxi Nature Trail and boardwalk that travels over the Coulee Des Grues waterway and into a scenic forest with many opportunities to observe wildlife and wild plants. Access to these beautiful trails can be found on the northwest side of Paragon Casino and from the RV Park. The trail leads to the Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow Grounds and to the Tunica-Biloxi Cultural and Educational Resources Center/Museum.

Join us for an afternoon of camaraderie, cultural exchange, and celebration!

*Mobile Workshops are limited to AITC attendees and guests.