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Kat Gardner Vandy

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.

Kat Gardner-Vandy

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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

  • Chief's Blog, Videos

    Choctaw Code Talker Sculpture Honors Chahta Bravery

    On May 22, 2025, the Choctaw Code Talkers sculpture was dedicated on the grounds of the Choctaw Cultural Center. This time of year, on this Memorial Day, is especially fitting to unveil the sculpture honoring our brave Chahta who laid down their lives so our people could thrive.

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  • News Releases

    Choctaw Code Talkers Sculpture Unveiled

    The sculpture was presented for the first time to descendants of those Army soldiers serving in France in 1918.

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  • News Releases

    Eligible IIM Account Holders Sought for the Cobell Indian Trust Settlement

    Seeking heirs in a class action lawsuit, which claimed individual Indian land, funds and other assets were mismanaged by the federal government.

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  • Chief's Blog, Videos

    Choctaw partners with OSU Health for Antlers Community Health Clinic

    Chief Batton, tribal council members and OSU dignitaries held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Antlers Community Health Clinic that will employ virtual health to help patients at the rural clinic.

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  • Chief's Blog, Videos

    Choctaw Takes Time to Pray as Part of National Day of Prayer

    The Choctaw Nation, along with many others in the United States, took time on Thursday, May 1, to observe the National Day of Prayer.

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    Labor Day Festival and Annual Iksa Meeting, Part II

    Examining the Capitol Building's rededication which was turned into the Annual Iksa Meeting, as well as some of the exciting events for the 1939 and 1940 meetings.

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Events