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Herd of Pineywoods Cattle grazes among tress in the forest

Pineywoods Cattle

A brief history of the Pineywoods Cattle, a breed of cattle used by Choctaw people for over 200 years. Choctaw people adapted the word "wak" from the Spanish word for cow, "vaca."

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Together, We're More

Baxter Holmes

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.

Baxter Holmes

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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

  • Choctaw Nation Talihina Community Clinic (TCC)
    News Releases

    Talihina Community Clinic Moves to Larger Facility

    Expanded healthcare services, optometry care and community programs will be available at the new 26,542-square-foot location opening May 11 in Talihina.

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  • Praying over bible
    Chief's Blog, Videos

    Chief Batton Talks About Importance of Faith

    Chief Batton speaks about the National Day of Prayer and how faith is important in his life and for the Choctaw Nation.

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  • Choctaw Nation Care Teams Earn National Recognition for Advancing Tribal Health and Patient Safety
    News Releases

    Choctaw Nation Care Teams Earn National Recognition for Advancing Tribal Health and Patient Safety

    Four teams have been honored for their outstanding contributions to improve the health and well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

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  • Choctaw women signing hymns
    Chief's Blog

    Chahta Women Helped Create This Great Nation

    The Chief talks the importance of Chahta women in the hierarchy of the tribe.

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  • Posts

    Integrated Counselors: Bringing mental health to the physical world

    Choctaw Nation Behavioral Health provides integrated counselors in clinic settings to support patients experiencing emotional distress, difficult diagnoses, or needing support during medical visits.

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  • Little boy grocery shopping picking out a red apple for the Summer EBT program
    News Releases

    Choctaw Nation Provides Summer Food Benefits to Thousands of Kids

    Eligible Oklahoma families can receive $120 per child through the 2026 Summer EBT program, supporting access to nutritious food for kids during summer months when school meals are unavailable.

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  • A bowl of blackberries
    Chief's Blog

    Rosetta Stone Partnership Keeps Language Alive

    The Chief talks about the partnership between Choctaw and Rosetta Stone to bring Chahta language learning to the world.

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