The mission statement of the Chitimacha Tribal Council is:

 

"We, the people of the Sovereign Nation of the Chitimacha. in order to proclaim and perpetuate our vision, hereby embrace these beliefs:

 

We must preserve and protect our natural resources, our people and all Native Americans;

 

We must promote a harmonious existence among ourselves and within our Community;

 

We must maintain the highest level of integrity, honor and authenticity in all our endeavors; and

 

We must always exist as a Nation by preserving our cultural heritage."

 

 

Lonnie Martin, Chief
Tricia Mora, Vice Chairman
Tasia Bernard, Secretary-Treasurer
Jules Darden, Council Member
Nikina Vilcan, Council Member