GRAND CAILLOU/ DULAC BAND OF BILOXI-CHITIMACHA CHOCTAW INDIANS

The Grand Caillou/Dulac Band tribal people have been living in our traditional ancestral village of Grand Caillou/Dulac along the Louisiana Gulf Coast for centuries. Our ancestors were primarily of the historical Biloxi, Chitimacha and Choctaw but also Atakapa and Acolapissa Tribes. Sustaining the village was done by trapping, fishing, hunting and farming.

Governance:
The Grand Caillou/Dulac Band is governed by the Traditional Tribal Chief, who is appointed by the retiring Traditional Tribal Chief and Councils.

Tribal Chief:
Devon N. Parfait

Deputy Chief:
Crystlyn Rodrigue

Advisors and Advisory Councils to the Chief:
The Traditional Tribal Chief may seek the wisdom and knowledge of any advisor or advisory council in their duties to serve the citizens of the Grand Caillou/Dulac Band. Advisors and advisory councils are non-voting. All authority and decision making are the responsibility of the Traditional Tribal Chief. The Council and advisors are the Council of Elders, Families Council, Constable, and Elder Chief.

Department of Business Administration:
The Department of Business Administration administers the Grand Caillou/Dulac Band Treasury and Holdings and manages the programs and staff of the Grand Caillou/Dulac Band at the direction of the Traditional Tribal Chief.