Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana is a federally recognized Native American tribe based in Elton, Louisiana. The Tribe has approximately 67 employees and generates around $50 million in annual revenue. The Coushatta Tribe owns and operates Coushatta Casino Resort, which employs over 2,700 individuals. They also engage in various economic activities, including rice and crawfish farming, tribal housing construction, and a cattle-raising program. Additionally, they own Coushatta Global Enterprises LLC, which imports and distributes Aya Natural products. Committed to economic diversification, the Tribe established an Economic Advisory Board composed of tribal members to guide economic initiatives. They also have a history of successful ventures, starting with Coushatta Indians of Allen Parish, Inc. in 1965, which operated a trading post selling handmade pine needle baskets. Coushatta Global Enterprises LLC markets Aya Natural products through various channels, including a kiosk at the Coushatta Casino Resort Gift Shop, an e-commerce website, and partnerships with other tribes.