"We have two state-recognized tribes in Texas..."

We have a vibrant and active Native community here in Central Texas. We have many celebrations happening this fall that are open to anyone who wants to learn more about Native culture. The Yara for Taino and Guaytiao is hosting an Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Sunday, October 9. For over 25 years, Great Promise for American Indians has hosted the Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival and hosts monthly potlucks. This year, the Powwow will be on November 12 at the Travis County Expo Center. The Indigenous Cultures Institute hosts the Sacred Springs Powwow on the first weekend in October annually in San Marcos. The Chickasaw Community Council of Central Texas also offers special events and programs.

Historically, there have been many tribes who migrated across Texas, including the Comanche, Caddo, Carrizo (Ca re so), Comecrudo (Co-me cru-tho), Chickasaw, Delaware, Huichol (We-chol), Mescalero Apaches, Karankawa, Osage, Eastern Pueblo (Pwe-blo), Tonkawa, and one of the oldest known tribes to this region is the Coahuiltecan (Kwa-wheel-teh-can). There are three federally recognized tribes in Texas, including the Alabama-Coushatta (Coo-shat-ta) Tribe of Texas, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, and the Ysleta Del Sur (Es-let-ta-del-sur) Pueblo (Pwe-blo). We have two state-recognized tribes in Texas, including the Lipan Apache Tribe and the Texas Band of Yaqui (Yawk-E) Indians. There are many others who we may not have recorded. Take time to learn more about our history and enjoy our community events.

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