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Published April 26, 2021
Over 190 years ago, our ancestors were forced to leave their ancient homelands in the Southeast to Indian Territory. Along the Trail of Tears, we endured many losses of family members and our culture. The pandemic has had the same effect on our people. I encourage our tribal members and community to get their COVID-19 vaccine, which is our best defense against the loss of lives due to this virus.
The annual Trail of Tears Walk will be held on May 15 at our Tvshka Homma Capitol Grounds. It will be the first in-person tribal event since the pandemic closed things down in March 2020, and a good sign that we are on the road to recovery. It will be so good to see people in person, gathering for such a culturally significant event for our people.
The Trail of Tears is a part of our tribal history, and this year's event is a testament to who we are as Choctaw people. We are Tushka (warriors), and whether it is a trail of tears or a pandemic, we have endured and still remain here.
So please join me on May 15 at 10am to celebrate life by living out our Chahta spirit of faith, family, and culture.
Yakoke and God bless!