Announcements

  • December 8th, 2025, CONGRATULATIONS to Shalyian Bennett Tyler for becoming the FIRST female prinicpal chief in our tribe’s History! The woman chief of the Apalachee Indians of Anhaica!

  • December 7th, 2025, Voting of the Chief ! This event will start at 2pm. Come be a part of an historical day as we elect the new chief. Tribal news and updates will be discussed. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Contact a council member for address and to RSVP. Family and friends are more than welcome!
  • November 1st, 2025, The Posting for Chief Executive has been made public and will close on November 17th, 2025. The posting is located on the “Council Positions” page under “Tribal Government.

  • October 28th, 2025, Chief Troy Kerry officially resigned as has stepped into the role of Elder Chief.

  • October 25th, 2025, Annual meeting of the Board of Directors

  • October 18th,2025, Apalachee Family Day! The tribe had our annual gathering where tribe business was discussed, family got together, and the occasion led to meeting wonderful new family.

  • August 27th, 2025, The TTAB decision verdict was shared and not in the favor of Chief Troy Kerry.

  • August 3rd, 2025, Elder Robert “Bobby” Kerry passed away at the age of 89. Bobby wasn’t just a father and husband, he was anatomic war veteran from the Korean war, he was a mentor to the youth, he was a loving spirit who cared about all his family.

  • November 23rd, 2024, Elder Raymond Cedars had his 100th birthday party at the Trinity Baptist Church by his home.

  • May 25th, 2024, Apalachee Family Day! Everyone had a great time seeing one another and meeting new family as well. It is always a great time getting people of the tribe together. Thank you Elder Kenneth Kerry for hosting at your home.

  • April 20, 2024, Pop-Up Studios in The Children’s Park in Tallahassee, FL where the tribe had a booth set up to with tribal belongs and information on display.
  • November 23rd, 2023- Happy Thanksgiving and the 99th birthday of the oldest Apalachee alive, Uncle Raymond Cedars!
  • November 17th, 2023- The Apalachee are part of the Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce! A few of our Elders were able to attend and cut the ribbon at the ceremony on behalf of our tribe. A very proud moment in our tribe’s history.
Elders Bobby Kerry, Kenneth Kerry, and Raymond Cedars cutting the ribbon

  • June 10th, 2023- Apalachee Family Day at 10:30am! If you are an enrolled tribal member, you should have received a flyer in the mail with details of the event. If you did not receive a flyer, get in touch with your council member to acquire details.
  • January 3rd, 2023 – Our tribal roll has reached 268 certified Apalachees
  • November 23rd, 2022 – Happy birthday to our oldest Apalachee Elder, Raymond Cedars! He turned 98 years old today.
  • October 22nd, 2022- Apalachee Family Day at 10:00am! Please get with your council member to acquire the address of this meeting. Bring the family as well! We will have food, games, and activities for everyone!
  • HURRICANE IAN MAKES LANDFALL IN FLORIDA! September 28th, 2022, Hurricane Ian hits Florida as a Cat 4/Cat 5 storm. We will give updates on any help or donations needed for tribe members, family, and friends who may be affected by the storm.
  • September 30th, 2022- Orange Shirt Day! Help bring awareness of the graves at the residential schools and acknowledgement of the little ones that never made it home.
  • September 10th, 2022- Council meeting at 10am. Council, please make sure to dress for headshot pictures.
  • August 12th, 2022- To date, we have had 247 Apalachees certified!
  • June 18th, 2022- Election Day! This tribal meeting will be held at the Emmanuel Church and we will hold elections for government positions. All tribal members, come out and vote!
  • April 19th, 2022- Chief commission hearing in Baton Rouge. This is a meeting for all the state recognize tribes and smaller tribes in Louisiana to discuss pressing tribal issues. Open to the public.
  • March 20th, 2022- Spring Equinox.
  • TBA- Judiciary B hearing for the Apalachee people to become state recognized will be announced soon and with little as a 24hr. notice!
  • December 11th, 2021- Our Winter Solstice meeting will be for tribal members to be updated on current events and to celebrate the holidays.
  • September 3rd, 2021- ATTENTION!: With Hurricane Ida passing through earlier this week, please check on our elders. The coastal tribes have been hit the hardest and suffer massive losses due to the storm. With that said, donation drives will be put together in the coming weeks. Tribe members need to reach out to your councilman for details. If you would like to donate for tribal relief, please email apalacheelee@outlook.com for details.
  • August 8th, 2021- Apalachee Elder (Thad “Pat” Kerry Jr.) has passed away. There is a service in Webster, TX on August 12th between 1pm and 2pm and the Crowder Deats Funeral Home. There will be another service in Natchitoches, LA on August 14th between 9am and 10am at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral home.
  • July 28th, 2021- We welcome the birth of Lilly Jade Delgadillo. Daughter of Evonne Vallery Delgadillo and Michael Delgadillo, granddaughter of Justin and Janie Vallery
  • July 3rd, 2021- Chief Shirell Parfait-Dardar will be a special guest speaker at our meeting. She is Chief of the Grand Cailou/Dulac Band of Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw
  • June 14th, 2021- TRIBAL MEMBERS: Please make sure to have knowledge of your personal roll number. If you have any questions, please contact our Tribe Secretary.
  • June 12th, 2021- Councilmembers Meeting
  • April 27th, 2021- Native American Commission of Louisiana (NACL) voted unanimously for the Apalachee to become state recognized!!!
  • November 30th, 2020- Meeting for December 12th is cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions
  • November 14th, 2020- Meeting of the Chiefs!
  • August 24th, 2020- Be cautious and check on our elders during hurricane season!
  • August 13th, 2020- 221 members are certified on the Apalachee roll!!!
Apalachee Building