Houma

The Houma Tribe, derived from “saktcihomma” meaning red crawfish, spoke a Muskhogean language closely related to Choctaw and likely separated from the Chakchiuma. They originally inhabited areas near the Mississippi-Louisiana boundary. With historical ties to explorers such as La Salle and Iberville, the tribe faced various challenges including alliances and conflicts with neighboring groups, notably the Tunica. Their population has fluctuated significantly over time, with modern descendants residing in Terrebonne and La Fourche Parishes, maintaining their cultural identity.