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Choctaw Nation’s YAB celebrates 20 years of empowering future leaders

The Youth Advisory Board recently celebrated 20 years of instilling leadership skills, community involvement and personal growth among its members.

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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.

Samantha Crain

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Vision

Living out the Chahta spirit of faith, family and culture.

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

Mission

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

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Choctaw Nation Unveils New Respiratory Health Hub Ahead of Winter’s Respiratory Virus Season

Prepare for the upcoming winter respiratory virus season with information on respiratory virus prevention, symptoms, and current viral positivity rates within the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Health System.
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Sign Up for School of Language Free Zoom Classes

Learn to speak the Choctaw language through our free, live and interactive courses. Participants can learn from the comfort of their own home, or anywhere they have computer and internet access. Classes will begin on Jan. 6, 2025.
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Chief Batton Honors the Chahta Foundation Scholarship Winners

Chief Batton discusses the recipients of the Chahta Foundation Scholarships. The foundation awards outstanding Choctaw students and helps with their continuing education goals.
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Grief and the Holidays

Discover grief support resources like GriefShare and The Dougy Center. Prioritize self-care and navigate grief during the holiday season.
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Choctaw Nation Needs Foster Families to Help Children in Need

Chief Batton speaks about the need for foster families to open their homes to children in need of direction and love.
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Choctaw Nation Announces the Outstanding Elders of the Year

The 2024 Outstanding Elder banquet honored the elders from each district who stood out as exceptional examples of the Chahta spirit, going above and beyond for their communities.
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Biskinik News
The fight to protect native rivercane

Rivercane has been a crucial part of Choctaw culture and artwork. In this story, we highlight the life of rivercane and its importance to the environment.
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Lesson of the Day
Nanta Chima Tuk? (1 of 3)

Learn how to ask this question in Choctaw: "What did she/he give you?" and respond with "She/He (came and) brought me a bill."
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