Eroding Indigenous Sovereignty - The Margin

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.