First and foremost washitaw is

a place, a people & a natural way of life

 
What is washitaw?

A sign posted near the Tunica Pyramids in Marksville, LA

Early 1700’s French map of the Washitaw tribes (Les Ouachita in French).

Take note of the Washa (Les Ouacha), the Oumar (Les Ouma) people
& the Earthen Pyramids clearly drawn on the map.