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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.

Colton James

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Vision

Living out the Chahta spirit of faith, family and culture.
Chief Gary Batton and Asst. Chief Jack Austin, Jr.

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.

News

  • Posts

    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. Zoom classes begin April 7, 2025. Registration ends April 11, 2025.

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  • Chief's Blog, Videos

    Chief Batton attends Durant Community Center Groundbreaking

    Chief Gary Batton talks about the reasons needed for a new Choctaw Community Center in Durant.

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  • News Releases

    New Program to Assist Deer Populations

    Program participants are responsible for a yearly enrollment fee and will be required to complete a series of deer population surveys.

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  • Posts

    Choctaw Nation Public Health Advisory: Measles Outbreak Monitoring and Prevention

    No confirmed cases of measles have been reported within the Choctaw Nation Reservation, and the risk remains low for vaccinated individuals.

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  • News Releases

    Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Durant Community Center

    The facility will include a large multipurpose room, dedicated office spaces, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, and a maintenance building.

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  • Chief's Blog

    Upcoming Legislative Session Items to Keep an Eye On

    The Chief speaks about the upcoming legislative session and why there are a few items that have increased significance to the Choctaw Nation.

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  • Biskinik Iti Fabvssa

    Coal in Choctaw Nation, Part III

    The final installment of the "Coal in Choctaw Nation" series. Choctaw Nation's coal mining operations helped preserve its political sovereignty in the 20th century, despite efforts by the U.S. government to dismantle tribal governance.

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