United Houma Nation

06/10/2026

Louisiana motorists should be aware of an important change to state law regarding vehicle inspection stickers.

During the 2026 Regular Legislative Session, HB 1085 was passed by the Louisiana Legislature and signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry. Under this new law, personal, non-commercial vehicles registered in Louisiana will no longer be required to display a vehicle inspection sticker beginning January 1, 2027.

Additionally, from June 30, 2026, through January 1, 2027, law enforcement officers are prohibited from issuing citations solely for failing to display or produce a certificate of inspection. As a result, Louisiana State Police have immediately ceased enforcement of inspection sticker violations.

As with any change in Louisiana law, our focus during this transition period will be on educating motorists, answering questions, and helping the public understand how these changes affect them moving forward.

Motorists are reminded that all other traffic laws and vehicle equipment requirements remain in effect. Drivers should continue to ensure their vehicles are safe and properly maintained before traveling on Louisiana roadways.

06/09/2026

📢 The UHN RISING Community Survey is LIVE and in your mailbox! 📢

Help the United Houma Nation improve our emergency and community communications to keep your family safe during natural disasters.

The first 475 UHN citizens and community members to complete the survey will receive a $50 gift card.

Look out for a postcard in your mailbox soon with a QR code and URL to take the survey.

Don't wait! The survey closes on June 30th.
For more information or assistance with the survey link, email [email protected].

06/09/2026

📣 CALL FOR APPLICANTS: OPEN SEAT ON ELECTION BOARD 📣
The United Houma Nation is accepting applications for a vacant position on the Election Board. Individuals who are interested in applying for this position must complete and submit the Application For Appointment to UHN Boards and Committees (Application: https://tinyurl.com/yvzvt354) to one of the following:

📨 Email to: [email protected]
– or –
📫 Mail to:
United Houma Nation, Inc.
187 Corporate Drive
Houma, LA 70360

For more information on this position, please call (985) 223-3093.

06/09/2026

Join us on the third Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to noon at Airbase Park in Houma, Louisiana to shop local produce, discover handmade goods and enjoy a market experience that brings neighbors together.

Whether you stop by for farm-fresh finds, support local vendors or simply take in the energy of the community, there is always something worth coming back for.

Save the date and make plans to visit us!

06/08/2026

Follow the United Houma Nation R I S I N G page for Hurricane Preparedness tips and the latest news on the RISING project!

06/07/2026

The United Houma Nation Election Board has released the following unofficial vote count for the 2026 Principal Chief Election.

NAME VOTES PERCENT
Lora Ann Chaisson 250 46.56%
Adam Crappel 159 29.60%
Maryal Dion Mewherter 128 23.84%

The Election Board is working on certifying these election results. A runoff election between Lora Ann Chaisson and Adam Crappel will be announced soon. Thank you to our tribal citizens for your patience during this process.

These results are also posted at the following link:

The United Houma Nation Election Board has released the following unofficial vote count for the Principal Chief Election. NAME ... Read more

06/07/2026

Thank you for your patience in waiting for the Principal Chief election results. At this time, the UHN Election Board is still verifying the vote count. The results will be posted here and at www.unitedhoumanation.org/news as soon as the Election Board is finished with the process.

06/05/2026

***PRINCIPAL CHIEF ELECTION UPDATE***
Emergency Clarification of Election Thresholds and Establishment of Procedures for the June 6, 2026 Election

The United Houma Nation Tribal Council declares an immediate operational emergency for the June 6, 2026 regular election. The full declaration is provided below and at https://unitedhoumanation.org/principal-chief-election-notice-of-emergency-clarification-of-election-thresholds-establishment-of-procedures/.

06/05/2026

We are incredibly proud to share that UHN Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Miriam Meadows was nominated for Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor of the Year at the CANAR (Consortia of Administrators for Native American Rehabilitation) conference!

This nomination recognizes her outstanding dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to empowering Native American individuals with disabilities on their path to meaningful employment and self-sufficiency. Miriam’s compassionate approach and exceptional service continue to make a lasting impact in our tribal communities!

Please join us in congratulating Miriam on this well-deserved recognition! We are so proud to have you on our team! 👏👏👏

06/05/2026

The 14th Annual United Houma Nation Celebrating Abilities / Disabilities Pow Wow is three weeks away! Keep up with the latest pow wow news at United Houma Nation Powwow. Got questions about the pow wow? Email them [email protected]. Please spread the word!🪶