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Welcome To Our Site ....   Be Sure To Visit Our River Folk LIBRARY For Articles, Documents & Folktales

Click HERE To Meet the HOSTS of This Site

Cane River Colony was a colony  founded by Marie Theresa "CoinCoin," a former African slave and the children of her relationship with Claude Thomas Pierre Metoyer, a Frenchman, on Isle Brevelle just south of Natchitoches in central Louisiana. The family names of the spouses who married into the Metoyer family and became part of the colony are listed on this site on the "Colonist Names" page.

 

(CLICK Here For CoinCoin's Unusual Slave to Plantation  Owner Story)

 

If you are Someone who is interested in helping to preserve Creole Heritage

You are invited to:

http://www.nsula.edu/creole/addfamily1.asp

Our Goals:

  • Preserve the rich heritage of Louisiana Creoles.

  • Provide Links to genealogical research resources.

  • Promote Creole History

  • Promote Black History.

  • Enable descendants across the country to communicate and share information.

  • Promote the Businesses & Services offered by descendants.

  • Promote tourism


Are You A Poet or Short Fiction Writer???

 

Consider entering The Detroit Writer's Guild "Poetry and/or Short Fiction Contests"

 

Click For Details

TOURIST: If you have an interest in Creole History, Black History or Colonial Louisiana History, we encourage you to visit Natchitoches and its numerous Historical sites. Natchitoches is the oldest city in Louisiana. Visit Colonial town houses, plantations, historic downtown, the old fort, or relax and enjoy the view of Cane River Lake. Many tours are available. You are especially invited to visit Melrose Plantation on Cane River, the Historical site of the Metoyer family.

Meet Mr. Daniel J. Roque, Owner of ROQUE'S GARAGE, Melrose, LA.

A Special Creole Gentleman

CLICK HERE to Read About My Encounter with Him

 

 

(L to R) James Metoyer, Geraldine Williams Metoyer & Velma MetoyerGod's Grace Upon the Departure of  a Good Friend, Mary Velma Metoyer

 
She was as sweet as a Louisiana honeysuckle and as kind as a person can be, always welcoming me into her home with a huge, huge smile filled with love and warmth. I am sure that I have several other photo's of her but this one (on left) is the only one I could find. In the picture (L to R) is James Metoyer, Geraldine Metoyer and Velma Metoyer.

Herb Metoyer

     “Ducournau on the Cane”  

New Subdivision on Cane River

 

 Elegant Southern living beside the picturesque Cane River and among numerous historic antebellum homes.

"OWNER FINANCING WITH 10% DOWN"

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
 

Valerie, Luke & William SchroderGOT TRAVELLING ON YOUR MIND???

 

Save Some Bucks By Using This Agency Operated by Valerie (Metoyer) and Husband Luke Schroder.

 

Http://www.valutravelz.com

 

Golf Packages

Caribbean Vacations

Cruise Vacations

European Tours

European Tours

Flights

Marriott's Grande Vista

Lodging

Asian Tours

Winter Escapes

Getaways

BEST PRICES IN THE COUNTRY

M. Paul Mitchell and Yeonpa Park-Mitchell

      Born & raised in Louisiana, Paul is an SFC stationed Korea. He has traced his roots as follows: Marie Therese Coincoin, Marie Therese, Joseph Victoria, Marquerite Palaize Victorian, Eleucadie Ceasaire, Jubite (Julian) Simon, Doretha Christina Simon, Murray P. Mitchell Sr., and to himself, (Murray Paul Mitchell Jr.)

 

 Paul is our 1st "GOLDEN" Sponsor. He also made a generous donation to the Creole Heritage Center.

 

Thanks Paul !!!!!!!!!!!

 

(CLICK HERE TO READ SOME OF Paul's Poetry)


 

 

 

 

Geraldine Metoyer & Husband Ray Baker
 

Another "GOLDEN" sponsor has joined the ranks.

Thanks Ray!!!!!!!!

 

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Also A Special Thanks to Ada Ruth for her Generous donation

Click here to read the Bio of her father, Reverend Doctor J. B. Wilson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Galveston County Health District’s CEO Receives TALHO’s Top Award

AUSTIN, TEXAS (August 12, 2009). The Texas Association of Local Health Officials (TALHO) recently recognized Galveston County Health District’s (GCHD) CEO and Health Authority with its highest accolade for public health servants.

 

Among five finalists in Texas, Harlan “Mark” Guidry, MD, MPH received the 2009 Janet Emerson Public Health Servant Award for almost two decades of public service achievements in public health and healthcare, most recently, leading the public health response to Hurricane Ike (September 2008).   TALHO presents this annual tribute to a public health employee within a health department in the State of Texas who has demonstrated extraordinary performance with an exemplary commitment to local public health.

 

A native of Port Arthur with Louisiana roots, Dr. Guidry has a distinguished public health care career spanning from private occupational and correctional medicine to Director and Health Authority of the City of Beaumont’s Public Health Department to Texas Department of Health (TDH) Regional Director in Houston serving 16 counties in Southeast Texas, to Interim Associate Commissioner of Family Health for TDH in Austin to his current appointment in Galveston County.    Dr. Guidry graduated from medical school at UTMB Galveston and was subsequently trained and board-certified in Family Practice.  He completed a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston.   Dr. Guidry’s professional career includes educating healthcare professionals, strategic health planning, academic appointments, many professional associations, and a record of credible leadership and public service.  Dr. Guidry’s extensive experience includes leading public health responses to many community threats, such as meningococcal disease outbreaks, syphilis outbreaks, human rabies, West Nile Virus, infectious tuberculosis through quarantine measures, and the anthrax scares of 9/11. 

 Specifically recognized during TALHO’s tenth annual awards dinner was Dr. Guidry’s extraordinary performance, critical leadership, compassion and unwavering commitment to Galveston County throughout Hurricane Ike and the recovery process.

 During the public health emergency, Dr. Guidry led health and medical responses in 14 jurisdictions.  His leadership prompted public health safety actions such as issuing public health alerts and advisories; Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulance services; environmental inspections (e.g., food, water, septic systems, sanitation, etc.); public vaccinations; animal rescues; active surveillance of hurricane-related injuries and diseases; primary care clinic services; and health and medical support of a Galveston Island shelter.  

 In accepting the award, Dr. Guidry said, “I dedicate this award to the public health employees and community partners who heroically responded to a myriad of health challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane IKE.”   Hurricane Ike is the third most destructive hurricane to ever make landfall in the United States.

Currently, Dr. Guidry leads over 300 employees that provide public health and healthcare services to the over 289,000 residents of Galveston County & Cities.  The Health District, governed by the United Board of Health and the 4C’s Clinic Governing Board, operates two (2) federally-funded community health clinics, EMS ambulance services, and a variety of public and environmental health services.

 

Marie Roque... Honored for her outstanding Community Outreach Services and Culinary Specialties by "The Multicultural Center of The South," Shreveport, Louisiana on October 27, 2007. 

(Click here for details of her life)

Detroit Writer's Guild Debuts New CD

"A Poetic Showcase"

Features Guild Members: Tony Crittendon, Sharon Floyd, John Childs, Michael Jones, Diane Lockett, Evelyn Holmes, Gerri Metoyer, Herb Metoyer, Joyce Hitchye, Shirley Slaughter, Viola Walker, & Zola Masembuko.

With Guest Poets: Naomi Long Madgett, Melba Joyce Boyd and M. L. Liebler

MUSIC Composed by Herb Metoyer

Listen to Samples: Melba Joyce Boyd's "A Black Iron Pot"

(This is a Powerful Poem about the Katrina aftermath. You just must download & listen to this.)

Herb Metoyer's "The Sand Crab"

Introductory PRICE: $10 (Reg: $15) plus $2 for shipping

To Order Call: 248-425-0987 or Mail To: Cane River media, 25785 Catalina, Southfield, MI 48075

 

COMING EVENTS  (Click)

December 7 through January 3rd: Festival of Lights Continues...

82nd annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival

The Natchitoches Festival of Lights continues this weekend in downtown Natchitoches.


      http://www.explorenatchitoches.com/events-and-festivals/

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Membership Reminder  In addition to helping the above possible events, your membership gives you up to 25% discount on all NSU Creole Center purchases (publications, commemorative items, etc.) and NSU Creole Center event tickets; "Members Only" specials throughout the year; and FREE listing on the Center's website "Creole Networking" page (scheduled for debut January, 2007). This listing will contain referrals for professional services, authors, artists, crafters, and other vendors.

For more information visit:   www.nsula.edu/creole


There is a new book available, Cane River and its Creole Stories. For more information go to http://members.aol.com/CaneR71456/caneriverbook.htm

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The Louisiana Heritage Connection (LHC) is offering a special limited time subscription price for our Email newsletter of $14.00/year for 12 issues. Please visit our website to subscribe.
 
 
LHC is committed to Creole Unity Now and Forever and offers the monthly newsletter and website as a means to keep you informed of issues that concern our culture.  LHC hopes to inspire the world-wide Creole community and those who have an interest in Louisiana history and culture to participate and support this effort.

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Read the history of "CoinCoin" and how this amazing Black Slave Woman purchased the Freedom of all her children and grandchildren and built one of the largest plantations in Colonial Louisiana.

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Melrose Plantation On Cane River, Natchitoches, Louisiana

NEW BOOK THAT'S HOT

The  Louisiana Creole Heritage Center's Family Database is Now Online

 

Hard at Work at Geaneolgy Center, Lissie Metoyer, Betty Jo Metoyer, & Shirley ChevalierWe invite & encourage everyone to register their data  into this extensive and searchable database. We foresee it as a great tool for individuals researching their family history. We visited the site and were amazed at the dedication and work that is being expended to make this database a one of a kind resource. Of course, you have the option of requesting forms from the center to submit data manually  if you do not care to submit on-line. So, if you are sincere about preserving your heritage, I suggest you accomplish this task as soon as possible.

To Add Your Family Information To The Creole Database, CLICK BELOW

http://www.nsula.edu/creole/addfamily1.asp

 

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Below is Herbert Metoyer posing with his 70th Birthday Present, a Harley-Davison Motorcycle.

HELP SUPPORT THIS SITE

GUEST BENEFITS: All FREE
  • Review & Submit Events
  • Review & Submit Links
  • Participate In Forum Discussions (Valuable when seeking information from other members)
  • Submit Poetry & Folktales
  • Submit Old Photos of  People & Places

SPONSOR BENEFITS:
  • Allowed to post 10 family photographs in our Family Photo Album Gallery.

  • Free web page on this site

  • Special Discount to design & host your personal website with your own domain name.

  • 30% Discount on Ad Banners for your business or hobby.

  • Free Link to your website on this site

  • E-publish up to 2 of your personal articles, memoirs or folktales on this site

  • Post a photo & short bio of a deceased family member who has made a significant contribution to his community or country on our Honor Memorial Page.

We Offer Three Sponsorship Levels:

  • BRONZE - $20 to $100

  • SILVER - $101 to $200

  • GOLD - $201 & ABOVE

If you would like to become a sponsor,
 
Select  the "Pay Pal" button below to pay by credit card and enter your donation amount.

Otherwise, mail your check or Money order, payable to "Cane River Media" to:
Cane River Media
25785 Catalina
Southfield, MI 48075

YOUR HOSTS THANK YOU FOR VISITING THIS SITE

      Herbert R. Metoyer, Sr.

Herbert Metoyer

cane@canerivercolony.com

 

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jametoyer@ameritech.net

JLLorence@earthlink.net

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