Culture Bearer Implementation Grant
Big Queen Wynoka Boudreaux of the Golden Eagles will design and create an original Mardi Gras Indian suit for 2026, honoring 15 years of masking and 27 years of cultural craftsmanship. The project includes mentoring emerging queens, teaching oral history, and hosting community workshops on suit-making traditions. The year-long process will culminate with a public debut on Mardi Gras Day and Super Sunday. Through storytelling, intricate beadwork, and cultural education, Queen Wynoka continues the legacy of Big Chief Monk Boudreaux while preserving and celebrating the rich traditions of Black Masking Indian culture in New Orleans.