At a glance
The basics about Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 155 Chitimacha Loop, Charenton, Louisiana 70523
- Region
- BIA Eastern Region, Eastern Regional Office
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Government
Chairman Melissa M. Darden
- Elected
- June 1, 2017
- Next election
- June 1, 2019
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Member of
- United South and Eastern Tribes(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Main line
- (337) 923-4973
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Economy and sources of income
- Cypress Bayou Casino · Gaming operation
About Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is a federally recognized tribe in Louisiana. The current Chairman is Melissa M. Darden. Members can find help with housing, scholarships and government services through the offices on record for Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana lists 1 Nation-owned business on this site.
Last checked October 1, 2026.
Explore
Eligibility depends on recognition status. Benefit areas (marked below) show only the programs that can apply to a Nation with this status: Federally recognized. Check eligibility with the program itself. WiseTribal reports official sources and does not decide who qualifies. This is not legal advice.
- Government and contacts Tribal office in Charenton, Chairman Melissa M. Darden, main phone (337) 923-4973
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Eastern Regional Office eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Eastern Regional Office eligibility by status
- Businesses Cypress Bayou Casino
- Health Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Health Clinic, Charenton, (337) 923-9955, and 3 more clinics in Louisiana
Help available near Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Government offices
Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Indian Health Service facilities in Louisiana
Call before you go. Hours and services change. The list is by state, so the clinics are not sorted by distance.
- Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Health Clinic Health Center · Tribal 3231 Chitimacha Trail, Charenton, LA 70523 (337) 923-9955 This Nation's own clinic
- Coushatta Health Center Health Center · Tribal 2003 CC Bel Road, Elton, LA 70532 (337) 584-1439
- Jena Band Of Choctaw Indians Health Department Health Location · Tribal 1018 Chata Yakni, Trout, LA 71371 (318) 992-2763
- Tunica-Biloxi Health Department Health Location · Tribal 171 Melacon Road,, Marksville, LA 71351 (318) 253-6100
Nearby Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
Listed by state, so distances are not shown.
Other Nations nearby
In Louisiana. Listed by state, not by distance.
Health clinics
In Louisiana. Listed by state, not by distance.
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Quick facts
- State
- Louisiana
Leadership
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Melissa M. DardenChairman
From the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 155 Chitimacha Loop, Charenton, Louisiana 70523
- Phone
- (337) 923-4973
- BIA agency
- Eastern Regional Office
Departments
- Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500
From official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Eastern
- Member of
- United South and Eastern Tribes
Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Who is the current leader of Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana?
- The current Chairman of Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is Melissa M. Darden.
- Where is Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana located?
- Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is located in Louisiana. Its BIA region is Eastern.
- Is Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana federally recognized?
- Yes. Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana?
- The official website of Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is www.chitimacha.gov.
- What help is available near Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana?
- Local offices on record for Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- What is near Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana?
- Listed near Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana: 3 other Tribal Nations in Louisiana and 1 health clinic in Louisiana.
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
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Sources
- www.chitimacha.gov(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Next steps
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