Alabama Coushatta

Nestled deep in the Big Thicket of East Texas lies Texas' oldest Reservation, home of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas.

[ABC13 Houston @abc13houston]

Millie Thompson Williams had just been inaugurated in January. The cause of her death: a brief illness. https://t.co/vJqa8iKz9m

[Pooja Salhotra @PoojaSalhotra]

Millie Thompson Williams, who was the first woman to serve as a chief of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, died on Friday.
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[Rosie Nguyen (she/her) @RosieABC13]

Sad news coming from the @ACtribeofTexas this weekend. Their history-making Second Chief, Millie Thompson Williams passed away at 67, only about 8 months after she was inaugurated. The Tribe is in a period of mourning right now. @abc13houston

[Alabama Coushatta @ACtribeofTexas]

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our Second Chief, Mikko Poliika Istaaya, Millie Williams. Services will be Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 9:45 AM at the AC Multi-Purpose Center. Please keep her family and our Tribe in your thoughts and prayers.

[Alabama Coushatta @ACtribeofTexas]

Good Morning America 3 Interview with Millie Williams, First female chief for the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe
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[KERA @keratx]

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas has its first female chief, the newly-inaugurated Second Chief Millie Thompson Williams. Women are beginning to gain a greater role in governing the tribe, located in southeast Texas: https://t.co/CAkpmSxiaF

@ACtribeofTexas @keranews

[Pooja Salhotra @PoojaSalhotra]

On New Year’s Day, Millie Thompson Williams, 66, was inaugurated as second chief of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, becoming the first woman elected to the post in the tribe’s over-200-year history. @ACtribeofTexas @TexasTribune
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[Rosie Nguyen (she/her) @RosieABC13]

Here is the full story: https://t.co/FWW1zLVwXg

@abc13houston @ACtribeofTexas

[Rosie Nguyen (she/her) @RosieABC13]

The new year marks the beginning of a historic chapter for the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas (@ACtribeofTexas ). For the first time, a woman is serving as the Second Chief for the reservation that’s home to more than 1,500 people. Details tonight on @abc13houston at 6 p.m.

[DOIWildlandFire (archived) @DOIWildlandFire]

The @ACtribeofTexas was recently recognized for its work to conserve the longleaf pine.

The Big Thicket Association awarded the team its R.E. Jackson Conservation Award for its use of prescribed fire to restore the species.

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#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

[Rosie Nguyen (she/her) @RosieABC13]

For the first time in the history of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, a woman will serve as their Second Chief. The tribe selected Mille Thompson Williams, who has been a lifelong resident of the reservation. @ACtribeofTexas @abc13houston

https://t.co/Ahl1izuHNF

[Alabama Coushatta @ACtribeofTexas]

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!

[Alabama Coushatta @ACtribeofTexas]

Thanks for your visit, @PoojaSalhotra!

[Pooja Salhotra @PoojaSalhotra]

Reporting today took me to the @ACtribeofTexas Reservation in the Big Thicket. The tribe elected its first female chief, who will be inaugurated Jan 1, 2023. Stay tuned for a @TexasTribune story with more.

[Alabama Coushatta @ACtribeofTexas]

We will NEVER forget, September 11, 2001 🇺🇸 #PatriotDay

[Alabama Coushatta @ACtribeofTexas]

To submit a question, email [email protected], Call the Communications Office at 936-563-1120 or 936-563-1131, or Call/Text 936-200-1617. Deadline to register/submit a question is Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 12:00 PM noon.

[Alabama Coushatta @ACtribeofTexas]

Second Chief Candidate Forum will be held Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. Pre-register for this event with the following link:
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[12NewsNow @12NewsNow]

All seven members of the council's members voted unanimously to adopt the resolution according to the resolution. https://t.co/QP3hFlMBfA

[Fox 4 @fox4beaumont]

The Alabama-Coushatta tribe in Polk County has approving a resolution supporting all efforts to remove Native American mascots from the PN-G school district and all schools and athletic teams. #PNG #indians

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[Support AC Tribe @SupportACTribe]

Here's a little history of the tribe! 🤓 Those are some major milestones! ✨✨

👉For more details, click here: https://t.co/yx8ulWOng6