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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:
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Preserve the
rich heritage of Louisiana Creoles.
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Provide Links
to genealogical research resources.
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Promote Creole
History
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Promote Black
History.
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Enable
descendants across the country to communicate and share information.
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Promote the
Businesses & Services offered by descendants.
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Promote
tourism
Are You A Poet or Short Fiction
Writer???
Consider
entering The Detroit Writer's Guild "Poetry and/or Short Fiction Contests"
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For Details |
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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. |
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 God'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
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“Ducournau on the
Cane”
New Subdivision on Cane River
Elegant Southern living beside the picturesque Cane River and among
numerous historic antebellum homes.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
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 GOT TRAVELLING
ON YOUR MIND???
Save Some
Bucks By Using This Agency Operated by Valerie (Metoyer) and Husband
Luke Schroder.
Http://www.valutravelz.com
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European Tours |
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Flights |
Lodging |
Asian
Tours |
Getaways |
BEST PRICES IN THE COUNTRY |
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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.
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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)
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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
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COMING
EVENTS (Click)
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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or Service to sell OR an Event or Activity you would like to advertise?
If so, please consider
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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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DETAILS) |
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Melrose Plantation On Cane River,
Natchitoches, Louisiana |
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NEW BOOK THAT'S HOT |
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The Louisiana Creole Heritage Center's Family Database is Now Online
 We
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.
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YOUR HOSTS
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cane@canerivercolony.com |
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