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Choctaw Nation Opens Second Judicial Center in McAlester, Oklahoma

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has opened its second Judicial Center in McAlester, OK to improve access to justice for residents in the reservation's northern counties.

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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.

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

Mission

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

News

News Releases
Trail of Tears Bike Team due at Choctaw headquarters May 22
Choctaws and friends of the Choctaw Nation are bicycling 400 miles over some of the original paths walked by Choctaws in the early 1830s.
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News Releases
Choctaw Nation Public Health Advisory: Hantavirus Risk Remains Low in Choctaw Nation
Choctaw Nation health officials say local hantavirus risk remains low while sharing symptoms, prevention tips, and safety guidance.
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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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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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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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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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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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