Two Tribes Unites- Israel and Louisiana Indians!!

Well this is pretty interesting news in my dear State.

Coushattas, Israel establish ties
11/17/2008, 12:38 p.m. CST
The Associated Press

ELTON, La. (AP) — From a small slice of southwest Louisiana, two nations formally proclaimed their friendship in an unusual diplomatic ceremony that is a first for a Native American tribe.
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana recognized and honored Israel on Monday, becoming the first Native American tribe to sign a "friendship proclamation" with the State of Israel. Leaders of both nations said they shared a common struggle to establish and maintain their sovereign identity and homeland.
A delegation from Israel's consulate general in Houston traveled to the tiny town of Elton to take part in the event, which is designed to open a business relationship between the two nations and to help the Coushattas expand beyond gambling businesses.

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