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The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana is one of three federally recognized tribes of Koasati people. They are is located in Allen and Jefferson Davis Parishes, Louisiana. The tribe hosts an annual pow wow during the second weekend in June.^[3]

Reservation[edit]

The Coushatta Indian Reservation is located on 154-acres in Allen Parish, Louisiana. Approximately 400 people lived on the reservation in the 1990s.^[2] The reservation has a tribal police department, fire department, and court house. There is also a tribal medical facility, fitness center, and event center.

Language[edit]

The Koasati language is part of the Apalachee-Alabama-Koasati branch of the Muskogean languages. An estimated 200 people spoke the language in 2000, most of whom lived in Louisiana.^[4] Historically, the language was spoken exclusively among tribal members and was never written down.^[5] In 2007, along with McNeese State University, the tribe received a NSF documenting endangered language (DEL) grant that provided necessary resources to document and preserve the Koasati language.^[6]

Government[edit]

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana is headquartered in Elton, Louisiana. The tribe is a sovereign nation and is governed by a democratically elected five-member council. The current administration is as follows:

• Chairman: David Sickey
• Vice–Chairmam: Kevin Sickey
• Secretary Treasurer: Loretta Williams
• Council Member: Crystal Williams
• Council Member: Jonathan Cernek.^[7]

International Relations[edit]

On November 17, 2008, the Sovereign Nation of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana became the first Native American tribe to recognize, honor and welcome official representatives of the State of Israel.^[8]

Economic development[edit]

The tribe owns and operates the Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Louisiana. The casino is home to the Koasati Pines golf course. The casino operates 8 restaurants and 4 hotels, and is the largest casino in the state. The casino employs over 2500 local residents, and it is one of the top five largest private employer in Southwest Louisiana.^[9] ],^[2][10]

Notes[edit]

1. ^'Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana.'Archived 24 March 2005 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 27 May 2013.
2. ^ ^abcPritzker 364
3. ^Coushatta Powwow. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
4. ^'Koasati.'Ethnologue. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
5. ^'The Koasati Indians of Southwest Louisiana.'
6. ^'Koasati Language Project.' Retrieved 11 December 2018
7. ^'Tribal Government.'Archived 4 July 2013 at Archive.todayCoushatta Tribe of Louisiana. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
8. ^'Coushatta signs friendship treaty with Israel.' Retrieved 10 December 2018.
9. ^'Major employers of Southwest Louisiana.'
10. ^'Coushatta Casino Resort.'500 Nations. Retrieved 27 May 2013.

References[edit]

• McCrocklin, Claude (1990). 'The Red River Coushatta Indian Villages of Northwest Louisiana, 1790-1835'. Louisiana Archaeology. No. 12.
• Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN978-0-19-513877-1

External links[edit]

• Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, official website

777 Coushatta Drive,LA 70648Kinder

The Grand Hotel at Coushatta features a full casino with table games and offers free Wi-Fi in all areas. This hotel is located off Highway 165 and features the Koasati Pines Golf Course on site.

Tea and coffee-making facilities are provided in every standard room of this Kinder hotel and casino. Cable TV is also included and guests will enjoy a work desk in all rooms.

A fitness center is on site at the Grand Hotel at Coushatta and the hotel also provides a free shuttle service. Guests can access a 24-hour front desk or refuel with snacks and drinks from the vending machines.

This hotel features 6 on-site restaurants, including the Big Sky Steak House and the Seven Clans Buffet. The Terrace Cafe is also on site and serves a lighter menu.

The center of Kinder and the Allen Parish Hospital are both a 10 minute drive from this hotel. Louisiana State University is 48.3 km away.

Rooms: 4

Facilities of The Grand Hotel at Coushatta

General

• WiFi in all areas

Activities

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• Golf course (within 2 miles)

• Bingo

Food & Drink

• Restaurant
• Vending machine (drinks)

• Vending machine (snacks)

Front Desk Services

• 24-hour front desk
• Newspapers

• Baggage storage

• ATM on site
• Private check-in/out

Common Areas

• Game room

• Shared lounge/TV area

Entertainment & Family Services

• Babysitting/Child services

• Casino

Cleaning Services

• Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

• Meeting/Banquet facilities

• Fax/Photocopying

Shops

• Gift shop
• Shops (on site)

• Convenience store (on site)

Miscellaneous

• Non-smoking rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• VIP room facilities

• Elevator
• Heating

• Air conditioning
• Designated smoking area
• Adults only

Safety & security

• Safe
• 24-hour security
• Smoke alarms

• CCTV in common areas
• CCTV outside property

• Fire extinguishers

Safety features

• Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
• Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

• Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

• Process in place to check health of guests

Physical distancing

• Cashless payment available
• Physical distancing rules followed

• Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Cleanliness & disinfection

• Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
• Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

• Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Food & drink safety

• Physical distancing in dining areas

• All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Policies of The Grand Hotel at Coushatta

These are general hotel policies for The Grand Hotel at Coushatta. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.

Check-in

From 16:00 hours

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.

Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

One child or adult is charged USD 15 per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

The maximum number of total guests in a room is 4.

There is no capacity for cribs in the room.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards

• Mastercard
• Visa
• Discover
• American Express

The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

Important Information

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.
Please note that this property is for adults only. Children are not allowed.

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