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Ernest Sickey, a longtime leader in the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana and activist for Indigenous rights in the U.S., has passed away.

Like the Jewish people, the Coushattas “have managed to preserve our identity and the language of our ancestors despite challenges and external influences,” said David Sickey, former chairman of the Native American tribe.

Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Tribal Chairman David Sickey has been appointed by Gov. John Bel Edwards to chair Louisiana’s task force on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).

Coushatta Tribe hosting Thursday event honoring efforts to address crimes against Indigenous Women 8 hours 59 minutes 18 seconds ago Wednesday, May 19 2021 May 19, 2021 May 19, 2021 9:09 AM May 19, 2021 in News Source: KATC Share: Executive order concerning National Day of MMIW Awareness, signed by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on May 5, 2021 RED RIVER PARISH - A tribal community in Louisiana is organizing an event to shed light on the widespread problem of crimes against Indigenous women as well as recent efforts to address the issue. Lafayette-based news outlet KATC reports that The...

Gov. Edwards signs executive order creating the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force Office of the Governor of La (Source: Office of the Governor of La) By Lindsey Thompson | May 5, 2021 at 8:13 PM CDT - Updated May 5 at 8:13 PM BATON ROUGE, La. (KPLC) - As the nation recognizes May 5, 2021 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Awareness Day, Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed a proclamation declaring the same in Louisiana as well as an executive order creating the Governor’s Task Force on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls. The task forc...