Projects
Community Resettlement
We are currently in collaboration with Lowlander Center and CPEX (Center for Planning Excellence) on resettlement plans for all of our community residents. The purpose of resettlement planning is because of the many issues we face everyday. The Mississippi River Delta and coastal Louisiana are disappearing at an astonishing rate: a football field of wetlands vanishes into open water every 100 minutes. Our goal is to be proactive and to provide a safe resettlement plan and financial assistance to protect and preserve our identity, culture and lifeways. Any donations would be very much appreciated.
Canal Back-filling Project
In partnership with the First People’s Conservation Council of Louisiana and Lowlander Center to restore Louisiana marshes, protect sacred sites, increase tribal resilience, and reduce flood risk by filling in canals dredged by oil & gas companies in Louisiana’s wetlands. The project integrates coastal resilience activities and cultural heritage, and is in collaboration with The Grand Bayou and Pointe-au-Chien tribes. You can learn more about the project here.
Community outreach program office
In collaboration with Freedom Futures we were recently able to acquire a building and property that will serve the community residents of Grand Caillou/Dulac with accessing resources and information. The building sustained damage due to Hurricane Ida in 2021 and we are actively working on repairs. Any donations for supplies and volunteers wanting to contribute to repairs are greatly appreciated.
FLOATING BED GARDEN V1.0
In partnership with Purdue University and Engineers Without Borders, the Purdue EPICS Team designed and implemented our first version of the floating bed garden, which will provide the community residents with fresh fruits and vegetables while adapting to an ever rapidly changing environment prone to flooding and sea level rise.
