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  • Choctaw Women's Traditional dress, courtesy of Brad Joe.
    Iti Fabvssa

    The Choctaw Powwow

    This vibrant gathering is more than a showcase of dance and song; it is a living expression of Native American heritage and community.

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  • A doctor giving an elderly woman a shot in the arm.
    News Releases

    A Little Shot Goes a Long Way – Stay Healthy This Flu Season

    The flu shot remains the best defense against influenza, reducing the risk of illness, hospitalization, and serious complications.

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  • Bronze busts of three historic Choctaws, Chief Gregory Pyle, Delton Cox and Bertram Bobb
    Chief's Blog, Videos

    Chief Batton talks about the Tvshkahomma Museum 50th Anniversary and Busts Unveiling

    Chief Batton reflects on the Tvshkahomma Museum 50th Anniversary and Busts Unveiling that helped kick off the 2025 Choctaw Labor Day Festival.

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  • Chief Batton and Mayor Few stand in front of the newly posted Choctaw Flag
    News Releases

    Choctaw Nation Chief Batton Reads First City of McAlester Land Acknowledgment

    A historic moment took place as Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton delivered the first official land acknowledgment by the City of McAlester during its City Council meeting on Sept. 23.

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  • Choctaw Nation Headquarters
    News Releases

    Choctaw Nation Tribal Council Approves $2.6B Budget for FY 26

    The Choctaw Nation Tribal Council on Sept. 13 unanimously approved a comprehensive expense budget of $2.6 billion for fiscal year 2026. This budget represents a 10.5% increase over the previous year.

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  • Headshot of Chief Gary Batton
    News Releases

    Gary Batton Honored by National FFA Organization

    Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton will receive the Honorary American FFA Degree, recognizing his lifelong impact on agriculture.

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  • Five yellow stars on a blue background
    News Releases

    Choctaw Nation Hospital Earns Five-Star Patient Survey Rating

    Choctaw Nation Health Care Center in Talihina earned a CMS Five-Star patient survey rating, ranking among Oklahoma’s top hospitals for nurse communication, safety, and quality care.

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