Eroding Indigenous Sovereignty - The Margin
Houma Nation Map
Ida brought unprecedented devastation to the area. Thirteen thousand homes were destroyed in Terrebonne Parish, and 75% of buildings were destroyed in Lafourche Parish — two of the worst affected areas, which are also home to the highest concentration of Houma citizens in southern Louisiana — were damaged or destroyed. Many Tribal citizens lost their homes, their cars, and their boats, which for those working in the local shrimp industry meant losing their livelihood.
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