July 17, 2006

Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Ceremony Scheduled

Eighth Annual

Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame
Induction and Awards Ceremony


Little Chief Christian Smith and Flag Boy George Smith,Jr. of Congo Nation with Big Chief Ray Blazio of Wild Apache and Guests

Backstreet Cultural Arts Museum

Sunday, August 13, 2006

4-5 p.m.

For additional information contact, Cherice Harrison-Nelson at 504-214-6630.

Welcome to the new Mardi Gras Indians website!



Jaime Wild Man Loco Cooper

2004 Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Photo by Jeffery Ehrenreich

Mardi Gras Indians have been scattered by Hurricanes Katrina & Rita, but are still beading, masking and regrouping to bring our powerful cultural community home.

This website will feature photos, music, news and information about how to support the artists who keep Mardi Gras Indian traditions vibrant.