Descendants of past Butte Tribe Chiefs in front row from left are Chief Rodger Callum, Bonnie Wolf, Hazel Barnet and Kim Stevens. In back row are JoAnn Holland, Norma Scallion, Sue Barnett, James Allgor, Dallas Desadier, Glenda Sanders and Geraldeen Desadier.
Chief Callum and Tribal Elder Jean Trichell Matheson.
Butte Tribe’s Te-Ata, Kimberly Marine, has taken on the role of tribal storyteller while wearing special regalia that tells the story of the eight children taken from the tribe, never to be seen again.
Cousins Belinda Brooks and Brenda Kay celebrate the arrival of Butte Tribe’s BIA letter which advised the tribe of the beginning of phase one review of their federal tribe petition.
Chief Collum and family planted a live oak tree in honor of his service to his family. From left are Hannah Collum and her daughter Aurora, Chief Collum and his wife Charlia, Shannon Collum and his children Emma Grace and Lannon.
Natchitoches Parish DA Bill Joe Harrington mounted the chief’s show horse.
Keith Johnson has eyes on his grandson, Remi, enjoying a horseback ride.
Butte Tribe members met for 2024 Fall Gathering where the Desadier Native American Schoolhouse Louisiana Historical Highway Marker was revealed.
The Butte Tribe of Bayou Bourbeaux met on Saturday, Sept. 14, for their 2024 Annual Fall Gathering. The event was held at the Pace Community Center on Highway 1226 in Natchitoches Parish. The day’s main event was the unveiling of the Desadier Native American School House Louisiana Historical Highway Marker. Special Speaker Rho...
