United Houma Nation

***WEATHER ALERT: POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE ONE EXPECTED TO BECOME TROPICAL STORM ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17***

[6/16/26 10AM]
🌀 NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center has initiated advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone One near the TX coast. This system is expected to become a tropical storm Wednesday and make landfall near the TX/LA border.

Primary local impacts today thru Friday:
⛈️⚠️ Potentially significant flash flooding.
🌊 Minor coastal flooding of 1-3 feet above normally dry ground in SE LA.
🌪️ A few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
⛵️ Unsettled marine weather.

We are working to improve the United Houma Nation’s day to day and emergency communication
systems, but we can’t do it alone! To ensure these systems work for everyone, we want
to hear about your experiences.

The UHN Rising Team is looking for citizens to participate in an 1 on 1 interviews to share your
thoughts and experiences regarding natural disasters, emergency preparedness and the tribe’s communications strategies!

If you’re interested or have any questions, please email or call us at:

[email protected] and 985-223-3093

Your input is incredibly valuable to the safety and future of our community!

Scholarship Opportunity for high school graduates in Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary Parishes. The deadline to apply is July 1st. See below for details.

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3G6wXJkC30olV07lzAwgekVsouf6c0-ARL5p6iV2uH8_5ug/viewform

Thank you to everyone who participated in Ms. Louise's tribal shawl sewing workshops! Participants received hands-on-training and learned traditional sewing techniques. The Vocational Rehab team plans to host more cultural learning classes in the near future! Please monitor this page and the News page at https://unitedhoumanation.org/ for announcements.

The next meeting of the United Houma Nation, Inc. Board of Directors is scheduled as follows:

DATE: Thursday, June 18, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m. CT
LOCATION:
Terrebonne Parish Main Library
151 Library Drive
1st Floor Meeting Room
Houma, LA 70360

For more information, please call (985) 223-3093.

2026 Hurricane Preparedness Weekly Tips

Week 2: Build Your Hurricane Go Kit Before You Need It

Hurricane season is here, and the best time to prepare is before a storm threatens our area.
Every household should have a Go Kit/Bag ready in case you need to evacuate quickly. Your kit
should contain enough supplies to sustain your family for at least 72 hours.

Being prepared today can help protect your family tomorrow.

United Houma Nation Office of Emergency Management

"Preparedness is everyone's responsibility."

Manning Family Children's Hospital and Bayou Pediatrics are hosting a FREE vaccination event for children and teen ages 0-18 on Saturday, July 11, 10:00 a.m. to Noon at 569 Enterprise Drive in Houma. There will also be a parenting class from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The class is $5.00 for adults (free for children). Childcare will be provided at this event.

To register, scan the QR code below (at bottom right of flyer) or call (504) 896-9591 by Thursday, July 2, 2026.

🚨 Help the United Houma Nation Improve Our Emergency Communication Systems 🚨

Postcards have been sent to UHN households, flyers are being posted at the tribe office, and you can also contact us directly for the survey link.

There are two ways to take the survey:
📱 Use your smartphone camera to scan the QR code on the back of the mailer or flyer and tap the link that appears.

💻 Type in the URL address next to the QR code in your computer or phone web browser. (Hint: Don’t include any spaces in the URL address!)

Once you do so, you will be directed to the UHN Rising Community Survey.

Don't wait! The survey closes on June 30th.

For more information or assistance with the survey link, email [email protected]

Every decision made by Tribal leaders helps shape the future of our Nations, communities, cultures, and citizens. Native women have always been central to that work — leading as decision makers, knowledge keepers, caretakers, elected leaders, and public servants. Across generations, Native women continue to lead with resilience, responsibility, vision, and a deep commitment to future generations.

At NCAI Mid Year, join us for a powerful panel featuring Native women leaders serving across NCAI and Tribal government:

- Christie Modlin, NCAI Recording Secretary and Tribal Secretary of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Lora Ann Chaisson, NCAI Southeast Regional Vice President and Principal Chief of the United Houma Nation
- Ashley Cornforth, NCAI Treasurer and Secretary/Treasurer of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
- Geneva Mojado, NCAI Pacific Regional Vice President and Vice Chairwoman of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
- Pamela Shaw, NCAI Eastern Oklahoma Alternate Vice President and Speaker of the Osage Nation Congress

Moderated by Marissa Miakonda Cummings, Founder and Principal of Buffalo Tail Consulting, this conversation will explore what inspired these leaders to serve, the challenges they have navigated, the impact of Native women’s leadership in our communities, and their advice for the next generation.

⏰ Last Chance to Nominate! ⏰

Tomorrow is the deadline to submit nominations for the 2026 Terrebonne's Young Achievers Awards, presented by South Louisiana Bank !

🏆 Help us celebrate the next generation of leaders who are uniting community and building a stronger Terrebonne.

📅 Nominations close Friday, June 12 at 4:00 PM.
👉 Nomination Form: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:167aa178-dd4b-4014-9858-47ff515a43a1

Don't wait until the last minute—submit your nomination today!