Louisiana Folklore Society News
Bayou Culture Collaborative to Host Culture and Climate Conversations

The Bayou Culture Collaborative will host Culture and Climate Conversations, a series of community discussions intended to raise awareness about the cultural impact of the state’s environmental changes. At six events across south Louisiana, community members will explore how climate … Continue reading


Melissa Martin speaks at the next Bayou Culture Gathering Friday, April 26, 2024

The Bayou Culture Collaborative offers a way to connect anyone interested in the intersection of traditional culture, the arts, and science in the face of Louisiana’s land loss and the impact of migrations upon our culture in the coming years … Continue reading


2024 LFS Annual Meeting Preliminary Program is available

See the Preliminary Program for Hauntedness- Lore and Lacunae here.


Sign-on to the BCC Position Statement

We invite you or your organization to sign-on to the position statement either as an individual or as an organization. This position aligns with LA SAFE‘s strategy 5 and NOAA’s Theory of Change: Causal Pathways 1, 2, 3, and 4 cited below. The … Continue reading


Join the Bayou Culture Working Groups

The Bayou Culture Collaborative has several working or networking groups identifying what is needed to include the human dimension and culture in Louisiana’s plans to address our statewide environmental changes. We are working towards recommending policy changes to state agencies … Continue reading


Resources for Climate Adaptation and Migration Workshops

Maida Owens presented the Climate Migration and Welcoming Newcomers workshop that explores the disruptions in our communities due to environmental changes and cultural strategies that communities can use to welcome newcomers and foster a sense of place for both long-term … Continue reading