The Coushatta Powwow started in the early 1990’s when a group decided to organize a small powwow to be held at a park in Kinder, Louisiana. This effort encouraged the Coushatta tribe’s youth to express their pride of being American Indian through different styles of dancing and singing, and artists were developed when making the regalia. The first few years of the event brought support from Elton
and Kinder with an arena of local participants. Today, the annual Coushatta Powwow attracts many visitors from all over the state of Louisiana and Texas and powwow dancers and singers from all over the nation, including Canada. Our powwow has grown to be one of the largest and most prestigious powwows in the United States. Already in its 20th year, the annual Coushatta Powwow has a promising future to continue generations of American Indian cultural performances. We offer prizes for a variety of dance contests, including a category for children ages 0 to 6 years old called Tiny Tots. Our Powwow strives to honor our new generation by rewarding each registered boy and girl dancer so they may carry on the celebration of their heritage. We provide American Indian artists from all tribal affiliations with the prospect for entrepreneurship through our Indian Art Market, where you will find one-of-a-kind pieces ranging from jewelry to paintings. This event gives visitors a close look into the culture of the first people of America. Visitors that have learned about Indian tribes in school come in contact with a huge variety of tribes at our powwow. The biggest misconception of American Indians is that we are a part of history; therefore we do not exist. Our powwow confirms that we are very much alive and are very present in today's modern world.