United Houma Nation Inc

The United Houma Nation is a nonprofit organization supporting the 19,000+ citizens of the United Houma Nation (UHN), a sovereign tribal nation in Southeastern Louisiana. The Tribe today is presented with the unique challenges of preserving and maintaining our culture and way of life when the land is disappearing from underneath our feet. The UHN is committed and dedicated to doing exactly that.

http://www.unitedhoumanation.org

2-10 employees

Growth Trajectory

UHN is expanding its reach through initiatives like the development of an online store, engaging youth via social media, and seeking tribal citizens for boards and committees. They are focused on digitizing archives and potentially acquiring a consolidated tribal headquarters and cultural center to improve service delivery and cultural preservation efforts. Funding via donations, grants, and partnerships will be critical to realize this growth.

Technical Challenges

Ensuring security of digital archives.

Digitizing the United Houma Nation Archives.

Website errors (Google Maps error).

Tech Stack

Electronic enrollment softwareWebsite platformZoomRadio stationSocial media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)Secure program for storing documented ancestry

Team Size

Boards

Committees

Enrollment Staff

Media Center Staff

Vocational Rehabilitation Staff

Key Risks

Dependence on grants and donations for funding may lead to instability.

Land loss poses a continuous threat to the Houma way of life and cultural preservation efforts.

Potential technical hurdles in digitizing archives and ensuring data security.

Competition for grant funding with other organizations.

Legal disputes, such as the one with the Terrebonne Parish School Board, could divert resources and attention.

Opportunities

Expanding online services and merchandise to increase revenue and community engagement.

Developing partnerships with corporations and organizations to support restoration projects and community programs.

Leveraging technology to enhance cultural preservation and provide better access to tribal history and genealogy.

Improving the electronic enrollment system for better scalability and efficiency.

Capitalizing on their unique cultural identity to attract funding and support for community initiatives.

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