Before I report on good times as the CBR's Red Wilk Construction event at huron,S.D. or the PBR's Jack Daniel's Invitational I need to publish the following release from my friend and fellow NAJA writer Stephanie Schwartz.
I have been glued to The Weather Channel because of the threat Hurricane Gustav posed to The Houma Nation.I know that they suffered greatly from Hurricanes Rita and Katrina but received little help from FEMA.Their main source of income is shrimping and fishing and after the storms three years ago they were hit from two fronts. Many had lost not just their homes but their boats, their livelihood.Because of the storms those who still had boats were still crippled in their business because of the way the storms had affected the fishing and shrimping.Once again the Houma Nation is in danger.Please read the following and if you can please help.
Re: United Houma Nation
As if the mass devastation of Katrina was not enough, it now appears that Hurricane Gustav will go right over the Houma Nation lands in Louisiana and the Houma will lose what little they had left. This plea was sent out on August 31 by the Houma Nation….
For your information:
Below is a communiqué put out by Brenda Dardar Robichaux, Principal Chief of the United Houma Nation. It is dated Friday, August 29, 2008. Following her statement, we have listed the name and contact information of the United Houma Nation Relief Fund. This Relief Fund was created in the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which helped thousands of tribal members return home and re-build their communities. Even though it is unpredictable on what level of impact hurricane Gustav will have, we are looking at reports from television news stations that hurricane Gustav could hit New Orleans with some mapping evidence that appears it could impact the region west of New Orleans. If this is so, people must know that the communities of the Houma Nation are locatedwest of New Orleans, in the bayou coastal area of Louisiana. We are posting Principle Chief Dardar-Robichaux's statement and contact information. – Thank you for your support of the Houma Peoples, Tom G., IEN.
Message from the Principal Chief
Brenda Dardar Robichaux
8/29/08
It's difficult to imagine that on the third anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, we are threatened with the possibility of being in the same position that we were three years ago. But please be assured we have learned many lessons, and we are better prepared than we were then. We are all keeping a watchful eye on Gustav and are aware of the impact he could have on our communities. We would urge each and everyone of you in the threat zone to evacuate if you are able to on your own or contact your local officials immediately if you need assistance. We have reached out and are coordinating with the local offices of emergency preparedness in all of our communities to ensure that they are aware of your needs. We are four days from expected landfall and realize that Hurricane Gustav's track can change many times.
Please continue to check the web site. <www.unitedhoumanation.org>
We will do our best to keep you updated and provide you with information as thing progress.
I pray the Creator blesses us with strength and courage during these difficult times.
United Houma Nation Relief Fund
4400 Hwy. 1
Raceland, LA 70394
Office: (985) 537-8867
Fax: (985) 537-8812
Contacts: Charlene Soares, Administrative Assistant or Samantha Shaffstall, Program Manager
The purpose of the United Houma Nation Relief Office is to assist tribal citizens impacted by natural disasters and to assist in the coordination of the United Houma Nation disaster preparedness plans.
Your donations are tax deductible as the UHN has 501c3 status.
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-Stephanie M. Schwartz
Freelance Writer and Editor www.SilvrDrach.homestead.com
Member, Native American Journalists Association (NAJA)
Volunteer, Link Center Foundation www.linkcenterfoundation.org
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