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  • News Releases, Sovereignty

    Choctaw Nation Welcomes Newest Appellate Judge Fob Jones

    The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma held the swearing-in ceremony for Appellate Judge Fob Jones on Feb. 2 at the Choctaw Nation Judicial Center in Durant, OK.

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  • Chief's Blog, Sovereignty

    The Reason for the Choctaw Pledge

    The Choctaw Nation has announced its new flag pledge that was recently approved by the Tribal Council to be used at all official meetings directly following the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance.

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  • Executive Communications, Sovereignty

    Oklahoman: Choctaw Nation Chief: This is why tribal sovereignty matters

    Imagine the U.S. government took your home, but promised to give you other land and protections in exchange. Now, imagine someone came along years later and told you those agreements don't count anymore, because it encroaches on power they want for themselves.

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  • Chief's Blog, Sovereignty

    The Choctaw Nation will enforce the law

    Local, state, and federal laws apply to everyone, and Choctaw Nation tribal members are not exempt. The idea that our tribe turns a blind eye to laws being broken by tribal members is quite simply false.

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  • Executive Communications, Sovereignty

    The Choctaw Nation will support its Tribe, families

    On June 15, the Supreme Court issued their opinion in favor of ICWA and tribal sovereignty, ensuring that Tribal families will continue to be protected. The Choctaw Nation will continue to support children and families through its foster care system, Indian Child Welfare team, tribal attorneys and over 100 tribal services.

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  • Chief's Blog, Sovereignty

    Choctaw Nation thrives due to sovereignty

    Choctaw sovereignty is the most important aspect of maintaining a strong, resilient Nation where we can control our own destiny and forge our own path to create a place our ancestors dreamed of.

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