What did the sun and an eclipse mean to the Chahta people
As the 2024 eclipse nears, we take a look back at how the Choctaw people viewed the sun and its importance in daily life.
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The Length of Our Story: History of Long Hair in Choctaw Culture
A brief history of Choctaw hairstyles.
Toh – the report of a gun
Choctaw people have been using black powder weapons continuously since the beginning of the 18th century. However, our ancestors first encountered black powder weapons as far back as the 16th century in the hands of Spanish conquistadors.
Choctaw Town of Hobvk Itopa
Some history about the settlements of Hobvk Itopa, a look at an area that Choctaw oral histories and archaeological evidence shows that Choctaw ancestors have lived in for thousands of years.
More Choctaw Place Names in “Oklahumma”
Place names in the Choctaw language are extremely important. They indicate not just a Choctaw presence on the land but often also the way that Choctaw people of the past understood the land and interacted with it.
George W. Harkins’ Letter to the American People
A look at the life of Chief George Washington Harkins and his letter titled: To the American People.
Wheelock Church: A Brief History
The oldest standing church in Oklahoma was established in 1846 in what is now Garvin, Oklahoma and was built by a Choctaw congregation. It is adjacent to Wheelock Academy, the girls' boarding school. This summer, Choctaw Nation gained ownership of the church.
Architectural History of the Choctaw Nation Headquarters, 1975-Present
A look at the former Oklahoma Presbyterian College, known today as the Old Tribal Complex. Part three of the architectural history of the Choctaw Nation.