Bayou Youth Leadership Project

05/28/2026

Bayou youth from Lafourche Parish Indian Education little kids camp learned about the good medicine in dancing, movement, and laughter! Check out their page to find out what other awesome things they’ve been up to at camp!👏🏽💯

05/22/2026

Please help in congratulating our 2026 graduates! Alejandra, Anahi, Robert, and Makayla—we are confident you all will do great things in this next season of your lives! Keep shooting for the stars and we look forward to continue working together as Bayou Youth Leaders as you’re able! 🎓💯👏🏽❤️🪶

05/20/2026

Youth Art Night has been rescheduled to Friday, June 26 in partnership with Houma Main Street Live After Five! 🎨✨

The Bayou Regional Arts Council is inviting young artists under 18 to come out and showcase their creativity in Downtown Houma at Rotary Plaza. This special event is designed to give youth artists real-world experience, community exposure, and an opportunity to share their work with the public in a fun and supportive atmosphere.

We encourage all young creatives to participate and be part of an exciting evening celebrating local art and talent!

Interested youth artists can contact Genie Ardoin at [email protected] for more information. Must register by June 20th!

05/18/2026

What an awesome initiative! Please share and encourage youth to get involved ☺️💪🏽

📣 YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE
We are looking for youth in grades 9–12 who are ready to grow, lead, and make an impact in Terrebonne Parish.
This 5 week initiative will introduce participants to leadership, civic responsibility, community advocacy, service projects, and how local government works. Students will engage in meaningful discussions, activities, and opportunities that help build confidence, communication skills, and community awareness.
✅ Open to Terrebonne Parish youth grades 9–12
✅ Workshops are weekly on Wednesdays starting June 10, 2026
✅ Participants who complete the program will receive a $150 stipend
If you are interested in being a part of this opportunity, call to schedule an interview.
📞 985-628-0000
Space is limited. Last date for an interview is May 27, 2026.
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05/15/2026

Thank you Tunica-Biloxi relatives and dancers from many nations for welcoming Bayou Youth Leadership for the PowWow Education Day! If y’all can make it out to Marksville this weekend to their PowWow you’ll be in for a huge treat! Yakuki!

05/12/2026

Congrats, grads! 🪶💪🏽🎓❤️

05/06/2026

It’s that special time of year we get to honor local Native graduates! Come show support in celebration of their huge accomplishment as they step into the next big season of their lives! 🪶🎓❤️ Lelelelelele

04/29/2026

***REMINDER: Don't miss Frank Waln tonight in Houma! See below for details.***

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell will showcase a free educational program and performance for Native American youth on Wednesday, April 29th, 6:00 p.m., at the Houma Municipal Auditorium. This year’s workshop will feature Frank Waln, an award-winning Sicangu Lakota multi-genre music artist, public speaker and educator from the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota.

Frank holds a Bachelor of Arts in Audio Arts & Acoustics from Columbia College Chicago, where he is recognized as a notable alumni and was given the prestigious Mayor’s Award for Civic Engagement upon graduating. Frank Waln has appeared on MTV, CNN, NPR and ESPN for his work and has won numerous awards for his work including Native American Music Awards and “Best Music Video” at the Das Indianer international film festival. Learn more about Frank Waln at http://frankwaln.com/.

Houma Municipal Auditorium
880 Verret St.
Houma, LA
April 29, 2026
6:00 p.m.

Photo: www.nojazzfest.com

04/23/2026

We are so excited to bring some youth up to Tunica Biloxi territory alongside Terrebonne Indian education program! Message us to join the caravan.🪶