Chief Batton Looks Ahead to 2026
Published January 5, 2026By Chief Gary Batton
Halito and Welcome to 2026!
Each year, I take some time to look ahead to the projects and excitement that Choctaw Nation has in store for the upcoming year. Moving into 2026, we have a lot to look forward to and accomplish this new year.
There are a lot of exciting new programs and projects shaping up for 2026. Right now, we are looking for Choctaw language speakers for upcoming Rosetta Stone instructional videos. These videos support language preservation and cultural education across the Choctaw Nation.
ROLES
- Mother
- Father
- Grandmother
- Grandfather
- Daughter
- Son
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit:
- A recent headshot
- A short bio (include Choctaw language proficiency, age range you can portray, and prior experience, if any)
- Contact information
Send submissions to: [email protected]
Along with our Rosetta Stone project, Choctaw Nation is currently in the production phase of an all-new Choctaw history book that we would like to include in school curriculum. We hope to have this valued, comprehensive historical record completed in 2026.
We strive to find the best value for our tribal members, and I hope that you are also taking advantage of the many discount opportunities we have available to you. We have a great web page available that shows all the discount opportunities for our Chahta tribe.
Along with all the other events, special projects and fun entertainment across the reservation we have ongoing projects that will wrap up in 2026. We are excited to look ahead and bring to completion all the hard work it takes to push these projects across the finish line and into service in support of our tribal members across the reservation. For instance:
The following projects are expected to finish up in Fiscal Year 2026:
- Durant Community Center
- Poteau Community Center
- McAlester Health Clinic Expansion / Remodel
- Durant Judicial Expansion
- McAlester Judicial
- Jones Academy Expansion
- Talihina Diabetes Wellness Center Expansion
HOUSING
Affordable Rental Housing (ARH)
- 20 ARH (Atoka)
- 30 ARH (Calera)
- 23 ARH (Hugo)
Independent Elderly Housing (IEH)
- 9 IE (Atoka)
- 10 IE (Antlers)
- 10 IE (Coalgate)
- 10 IE (Broken Bow)
- 5 IE (Hartshorne)
- 20 IE (Poteau)
Additional Projects
- Garvin Casino Too Addition
- Choctaw Casino Resort Pocola Expansion
I hope that we have another great year here at the Choctaw Nation and that all of you have a wonderful 2026. We are kicking the year of right by getting back to work and bringing new and exciting projects and services to our tribe.
Yakoke and God Bless!