Tunica-Biloxi

Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe
Yoroniku-Halayihku
Tribal Flag
Total population
951[1] (2010 Census)
Regions with significant populations
United States (Louisiana)
Languages
English, French
formerly Tunica, Biloxi
Religion
Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, Indigenous religion
Related ethnic groups
Biloxi, Tunica, Ofo, Avoyel

The Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe,[2] (Tunica: Yoroniku-Halayihku)[3] formerly known as the Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe of Louisiana, is a federally recognized tribe of primarily Tunica and Biloxi people, located in east central Louisiana. Descendants of Ofo (Siouan-speakers), Avoyel, and Choctaw are also enrolled in the tribe.[4]

In the 21st century, the people speak mostly English and French.[5] Many live on the Tunica-Biloxi Indian Reservation (31°06′48″N 92°03′13″W / 31.11333°N 92.05361°W / 31.11333; -92.05361) in central Avoyelles Parish, just south of the city of Marksville, Louisiana, and overlapping its boundaries. The Reservation is 1.682 km2 (0.649 sq mi).

The 2010 census lists 951 persons self-identified as at least partly of Tunica-Biloxi, with 669 of those identifying as solely of Tunica-Biloxi ancestry.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Tunica-Biloxi – 2010 Census". American Fact Finder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
  2. ^ "Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs" (PDF). Federal Register. 82 (10): 4915–4920. 2017-01-17.
  3. ^ Tunica-English Dictionary, "Yoroniku-Halayihku - Tunica-Biloxi"
  4. ^ Brain, Jeffrey P. "On The Tunica Trail: Marksville". Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference BRAINTUNICA was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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