In the U.S., November is recognized as Native American Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions and histories and acknowledge Indigenous people’s essential contributions to this country. Serving as an opportune time to educate the general public about tribes, to raise general awareness about the unique challenges Indigenous people have faced both historically and in the present, and how tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.
As Choctaw people, celebrating and living out our culture is something we do every day. But every November, we plan many extra special events. Please join us in Choctaw Country to enjoy some of the best cultural experiences that Choctaw Nation has to offer.
Dates/Times
Event(s)
Location/Description
Nov. 1-30, 2024
Join the Healthy Lifestyle and Warrior Wellness teams for a 250-mile journey honoring the brave Choctaw men who used their native language as an unbreakable code to help defeat the Germans.
Nov. 1-30, 2024
Travel Plazas Special
Nov. 9, 2024
Stickball Saturday
Nov. 9, 2024 1-1:30 p.m.
Glow in the Dark Stickball Demonstration
Experience and participate in a one-of-a-kind stickball demonstration… in the dark. Demonstration will be held at the
Choctaw Cultural Center.
Nov. 9, 2024 2:30-3 p.m.
Glow in the Dark Stickball Demonstration
Experience and participate in a one-of-a-kind stickball demonstration… in the dark. Demonstration will be held at the
Choctaw Cultural Center.
Nov. 9, 2024 2 p.m.
SE Choctaw Game at SOSU
The culture of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) will be spotlighted when the Savage Storm Football team takes on the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns at Paul Laird Field on the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant. Before the game, tailgate with CNO’s College FYI at Tailgate Alley.
Nov. 11, 2024
Choctaw Nation/Choctaw Cultural Center Closed
Choctaw Nation facilities will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day.
Nov. 11, 2024 11 a.m.
Choctaw Veterans Day Ceremony
Join us at the Tvshka Homma Capitol Grounds as we express our gratitude and honor our Choctaw veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country.
Nov. 12-16, 2024
Rock Your Mocs Week
Wear your moccasins, take a photo, create a video or story, add the hashtag #RockYourMocs and upload it to social media for the world to see and enjoy.
Nov. 13, 2024
Wear Your Regalia Day
Every Wednesday during Native American Heritage Month will be Wear Your Regalia Day. Show your Choctaw pride in style.
Nov. 13, 2024
WebEx; Choctaw Hymns are an important part of the Choctaw culture, both past and present. Many date back to before the Trail of Tears. Learn about the words and music, history and current usage of the hymns from Choctaw Language Teacher Chantelle Standefer.
Nov. 15, 2024
Nov. 15, 2024 7 p.m.
This monthly series features a wide range of films designed around a fun, family-friendly theme at the
Choctaw Cultural Center.
Nov. 16, 2024 11 a.m
Celebrating our dedicated volunteers of the
Choctaw Cultural Center‘s
Ibaiaya Volunteer Program. A special occasion to express our gratitude for the incredible contributions of our volunteers and a day to recognize and thank those who have made a difference in our community through their selfless efforts.
Nov. 19, 2024
Wear Red Day
Wear red to raise awareness and draw attention to missing or murdered Indigenous people.
Nov. 20, 2024
Wear Your Regalia Day
Every Wednesday during Native American Heritage Month will be Wear Your Regalia Day. Show your Choctaw pride in style.
Nov. 20, 2024
WebEx; Learn about the latest gallery exhibition at the
Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant‘s Gallery, featuring Choctaw artwork by six Choctaw artists (Dylan Cavin, Wani Marshall Coker, Rhiana Deck, Edmon Perkins, Gregg Standridge, and Eveline Steele.) The exhibition highlights a variety of diverse contemporary art, challenging outdated notions of what Native American artwork is – presented by Claire Young, Choctaw Nation Public Arts Manager.
Nov. 27, 2024
Wear Your Regalia Day
Every Wednesday during Native American Heritage Month will be Wear Your Regalia Day. Show your Choctaw pride in style.
Nov. 27, 2024
WebEx; additional details to come
Nov. 28, 2024
Choctaw Nation/Choctaw Cultural Center Closed
Choctaw Nation facilities closed in observance Thanksgiving.
Nov. 29, 2024
Choctaw Nation Closed
All offices will be closed to celebrate American Indian Heritage Day.