Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe

Pointe au Chien Indian Tribe
Named afterPointe-aux-Chênes ("Oak Point"), a community in Terrebonne Parrish
Formation1993
Typestate-recognized tribe, 501(c)(3) organization
EIN 72-1460716
Legal statusactive
PurposeA23: Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
HeadquartersMontegut, Louisiana
Location
  • United States
Membershipabout 800 (2022)
Official language
English
LeaderMelissa Verdin
Revenue$247,037 (2024)
Websitepactribe.com

Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe is a state-recognized tribe and nonprofit organization in Louisiana. It is headquartered in Montegut, Louisiana. It is active in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes.

Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe (PACIT) identify as descendants of the Acolapissa, Atakapa, Biloxi, Chitimacha, and Choctaw peoples. The organization formerly identified as descending from the Houma people since at least 1907 to 1993.

The group has approximately 800 members.