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Together, We're More

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We are Native

But we are more than all of these things. We are Choctaw Proud.

Anyone can be Choctaw Proud. The Choctaw Proud are humble, appreciative people who value faith, family and culture. We honor the past, live in the present and look to the future. We are resilient people, overcoming adversity with grace and dignity. Those who are Choctaw Proud work hard to be successful and give back to their communities.

Charles Shadle

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Vision

Living out the Chahta spirit of faith, family and culture.
Asst. Chief Jack Austin, Jr. and Chief Gary Batton

Asst. Chief Jack Austin, Jr. and Chief Gary Batton

Mission

To the Choctaw proud, ours is the sovereign nation offering opportunities for growth and prosperity.

News

  • News Releases

    Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Awarded Nearly $2 Million USDOT SMART Grant

    Federal funding will support advanced drones and intelligent logistics to enhance healthcare access, safety, and transportation innovation in rural communities.

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  • Chief's Blog

    Choctaw Livestock Show is a Commitment to Chahta Youth

    The Chief talks about the Choctaw Nation Livestock Show and the importance of having the responsibility of raising a project for show to tribal kids.

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  • News Releases

    Choctaw Nation Public Health Advisory: Influenza Rates Increasing Across the Reservation

    Influenza rates rise across the Choctaw Nation Reservation, with RSV and COVID-19 also increasing. Public Health urges vaccination and prevention.

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  • Posts

    District Princess Pageant Applications Open Soon on Chahta Achvffa: New Process and Deadline

    New changes are coming to the Choctaw Nation District Princess Pageant application process. Applications are available on tribal member portal.

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  • News Releases

    Choctaw Nation Selected as New FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site

    The Choctaw Nation becomes an FAA-designated UAS test site, boosting drone research, BVLOS operations, workforce growth and innovation in Oklahoma.

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  • Chief's Blog

    Chief Batton Looks Ahead to 2026

    The Chief talks about the upcoming projects that should be completed in 2026 and what that means to the tribe.

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  • Iti Fabvssa

    The Buffalo are coming to the Choctaw Cultural Center

    A rare gem of Choctaw culture and land is located right next to the Choctaw Cultural Center in Calera, Oklahoma. It's 100 acres of native tallgrass prairie. In the near future, Cultural Services will be bringing a small herd of bison out to live on the Choctaw Cultural Center prairie to help us maintain it.

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