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Mark Chesnutt to Headline 2026 Choctaw Labor Day Festival

Festivalgoers can enjoy free concerts, a princess pageant, carnival rides, sporting events, arts and crafts, food and family camping over Labor Day weekend.

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Together, We're More

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.

Dave Anderson

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Vision

Living out the Chahta spirit of faith, family and culture.

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.

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Chief's Blog
Choctaw Summer Fun Should Not Include Hunger
Chief Batton discusses how summer nutrition initiatives are helping children and families across southeastern Oklahoma stay healthy, nourished, and ready to thrive.
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News Releases
Choctaw Nation Recognizes Four Graduates from Residency Program
Four doctors finish Choctaw Nation Family Medicine Residency Program, marking completion of three-year training and transition into practice nationwide.
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Posts
Custodial Investment Accounts for Children
Trump Accounts are new tax-advantaged investment accounts for children. Learn about eligibility, government contributions, tax rules, and the 2026 launch.
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Public Notice for Atoka Warehouse Construction
Notices to satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Choctaw Nation and the Choctaw Nation Housing Authority.
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Chief's Blog, Videos
Chief Batton Opens Durant Community Center, Talks Economy
Chief Batton spoke about the importance of the new Durant Community Center and touches on new builds for 2026.
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News Releases
Choctaw Nation Wins Tribal Blood Drive Challenge
Four major tribes helped save over 14,000 lives during the Our Blood Institute’s (OBI) Tribal Blood Drive Challenge held each year.
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Choctaw Nation Partners with IHS to Bring New Clinic to Hugo
The current services will be expanded and with the new services, we’ll be able to see patients without referring them to other Choctaw Nation clinics or even other facilities in the area.
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