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Together, We're More

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.

Dave Anderson

Famous Dave's BBQ Read Bio

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 Earns Mental Health America Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

    Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma receives national recognition for its commitment to employee well-being, workplace culture and comprehensive mental health initiatives.

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  • Chief's Blog

    Choctaw Summer Fun Should Not Include Hunger

    Chief Batton discusses how summer nutrition initiatives are helping children and families across southeastern Oklahoma stay healthy, nourished, and ready to thrive.

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  • Posts

    Custodial Investment Accounts for Children

    Trump Accounts are new tax-advantaged investment accounts for children. Learn about eligibility, government contributions, tax rules, and the 2026 launch.

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  • Iti Fabvssa

    Five Years of Storytelling: The Choctaw Cultural Center’s Living Legacy

    When opened in Durant in 2021, it fulfilled a dream carried quietly but powerfully through generations of a place where Choctaw history, language and culture could be practiced and protected.

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  • Chief's Blog, Videos

    Chief Batton Opens Durant Community Center, Talks Economy

    Chief Batton spoke about the importance of the new Durant Community Center and touches on new builds for 2026.

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  • News Releases

    Choctaw Nation Wins Tribal Blood Drive Challenge

    Four major tribes helped save over 14,000 lives during the Our Blood Institute’s (OBI) Tribal Blood Drive Challenge held each year.

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  • News Releases

    Choctaw Nation Partners with IHS to Bring New Clinic to Hugo

    The current services will be expanded and with the new services, we’ll be able to see patients without referring them to other Choctaw Nation clinics or even other facilities in the area.

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