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The Chitimacha Tribe is primarily associated with the state of Louisiana<ref>Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Register, Vol. 67, No. 134, 12 July 2002 [http://www.thepeoplespaths.net/lists/FederallyRecognized2002.pdf Available online]</ref>. | The Chitimacha Tribe is primarily associated with the state of Louisiana<ref>Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Register, Vol. 67, No. 134, 12 July 2002 [http://www.thepeoplespaths.net/lists/FederallyRecognized2002.pdf Available online]</ref>. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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==== Brief Timeline ==== | ==== Brief Timeline ==== | ||
1699: French encounter the tribe, The French allies of Acolapissa and Natchitoches tribes made slave raids and took military actions against the Chitimacha. | '''1699:''' French encounter the tribe, The French allies of Acolapissa and Natchitoches tribes made slave raids and took military actions against the Chitimacha. | ||
1718: French made peace with the tribe. | '''1718:''' French made peace with the tribe. | ||
1762: French turned "Louisiana" over to Spain | '''1762:''' French turned "Louisiana" over to Spain. Many Acadian intermarried with the Chitimacha. | ||
'''1919:''' Federal recognition | |||
==== Reservations ==== | ==== Reservations ==== | ||