Rooted in culture and tradition, the younger generation of Choctaws is carrying their heritage forward while shaping what it means to be Choctaw for their generation. ✊🏽 Read several stories of young Choctaws making a difference at bit.ly/4dR8Qwc.
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The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is the third-largest federally recognized tribe in the United States. Gary Batton Chief and Jack Austin Jr. Assistant Chief.
- Mark your calendars for November 6–8 for the Choctaw Powwow, a celebration of Native culture, tradition and community. Experience vibrant dancing, powerful drum groups, authentic arts and crafts, and more. Don’t miss the Choctaw Heritage Festival, in conjunction with the Choctaw
- Join Chief Gary Batton and Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. for a Community Cultural Meeting this month in Tulsa, OK! 🧺 Enjoy a fun, educational, and cultural event that offers insight into various programs available to tribal members, an opportunity to update your tribal
- ✍🏽 Chief's Blog this week discusses the importance of the new Choctaw Plant Field Guide. This new Choctaw Nation publication is a community resource that combines a plant field guide with cultural knowledge and the Choctaw language. Read the full blog at chocta.ws/cb-plant-field….
- Opportunity may knock, but it’s up to us to answer. Choctaw actor JP Gauna turned a chance encounter into a successful acting career by being brave enough to walk through that door. Now, he holds the door open for others who want to chase their dreams. See and share his story at
00:00 - Today’s the day! Join Chief Gary Batton and Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. at 2:00 p.m. for a Community Cultural Meeting in Tacoma, WA! Enjoy an afternoon of culture and fellowship. For more information, visit chocta.ws/ccc-tacoma.
- Today’s the day! Join Chief Gary Batton and Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. at 6:00 p.m. for a Community Cultural Meeting in Eugene, OR! Enjoy an afternoon of culture and fellowship. For more information, visit chocta.ws/ccc-eugene.
- This month, Iti Fabvssa shares more information from the one-of-a-kind Native American cultural objects in the collection of the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac in Paris, France. The Branly collections include an assemblage of Native American painted hides that is like no
- 📰 The June issue of the Biskinik is here! This month, an update on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People is provided. Check out this article and discover more stories waiting for you online at biskinik.com
- Join us July 3 for Choctaw Country’s first-ever drone show as hundreds of colorful drones light up the night sky! 🎆 Grab your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of family fun featuring food vendors, games, and activities for all ages. For more information, visit
- Throughout his career, @Baxter has remained grounded in gratitude. He credits mentors, editors, and colleagues at every stage. Their influence, combined with his relentless work ethic and belief in the uniting power of sports, has defined a career path built on curiosity,
- In honor of Memorial Day, all Choctaw Nation offices will be closed on Monday, May 25. 🇺🇸
- ✍🏽 Chief's Blog this week highlights Memorial Day and the importance of remembering our lost Choctaw warriors. Read the full blog at chocta.ws/cb-remembering….
