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Chief Batton discusses the Temporary Food Assistance Program

Chief Gary Batton shares how the Choctaw Nation is helping Tribal members affected by the federal SNAP disruption through emergency food assistance.

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Together, We're More

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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.

Choc Charleston

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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

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    Posts

    Choctaw Nation is Providing the Tools to Help Residents Monitor Outdoor Air Quality

    Making it easier for residents to stay informed about air quality: air quality dashboard and an Air Quality Flag Program.

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  • Temporary Food Assistance Program
    News Releases

    Choctaw Nation Launches Temporary Food Assistance Amid Federal SNAP Disruption

    The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is offering one-time $150 food assistance to eligible tribal members nationwide affected by the federal SNAP disruption.

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  • Assistant Chief Austin and Chief Batton
    Executive Communications, Videos

    Chief Batton and Assistant Chief Austin talk about Native November at Choctaw

    Chief Batton and Assistant Chief Austin talk about the upcoming Native November activities within the Choctaw Nation.

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  • Apprenticeship Graduation
    Chief's Blog, Videos

    Chief Batton talks about the Choctaw Language Apprenticeship Graduation

    Chief Batton speaks about the importance of Choctaw language speakers and how proud he is of the fact that the Nation now has 48 graduates of the program.

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  • Oklahoma representatives at Daisy Ranch listen to a presentation from James Grimsley, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s executive director of advanced technology initiatives.
    News Releases

    Choctaw Nation Hosts Interim Study on Drone Technology to Improve Rural Transportation Safety

    Oklahoma lawmakers visited the Choctaw Nation’s Emerging Aviation Technology Center to study how drones can improve rural road safety and innovation.

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  • Choctaw seal on a green background
    News Releases

    Choctaw Nation Achieves National Safety Council Award for Safe Work for Third Straight Year

    The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma achieved a major safety milestone in 2024 with over 21 million hours worked, zero fatalities, and an incident rate well below industry standards, earning national recognition for outstanding workplace safety.

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  • Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. and Maggie Gotcher, Community Grant Coordinator
    Executive Communications, Videos

    Assistant Chief Austin introduces new Community Grant Coordinator

    Assistant Chief Austin introduces Maggie Gotcher, CNO's new Community Grant Coordinator.

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