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Chief Batton explains what SSBCI benefits are

Chief Batton talks about funding help for Choctaw Small Businesses and the benefits of tribal loans.

Chief Batton talks about the Choctaw Language Apprenticeship Graduation

Chief Batton speaks about the importance of Choctaw language speakers and how proud he is of the fact that the Nation now has 48 graduates of the program.

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Assistant Chief Austin introduces new Community Grant Coordinator

Assistant Chief Austin introduces Maggie Gotcher, CNO's new Community Grant Coordinator.

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News Releases
Choctaw Nation Statement Regarding Purchase of Big Lots Facility Near Tribal Headquarters
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton released the following statement regarding the purchase of the former Big Lots facility and adjoining land near the Tribe's headquarters in Durant.
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Chief's Blog
Stewardship of the Lands is the Choctaw Way
The Chief talks about what steps the Choctaw Nation is taking to ensure that tribal lands are well protected for future generations.
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Sign Up for School of Language Free Zoom Classes
Learn to speak the Choctaw language through our free, live and interactive courses. Participants can learn from the comfort of their own home, or anywhere they have computer and internet access. Classes begin April 6, 2026.
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Chief's Blog
Choctaw Nation Fights Poverty with Your Help
Choctaw Nation highlights the Job for the Day program, creating career opportunities for tribal members while addressing poverty and building a stronger future.
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News Releases
Choctaw Nation Brings More than $4.1 Billion Impact to Oklahoma in 2023
A new economic report highlights statewide benefits, including nearly 27,000 jobs, billions in wages, and major investments in schools, housing and healthcare.
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Historical Map Research: Continuing collaborations with the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac
Through a collaboration with the Musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac in Paris, France, we have analyzed historical French maps of the Choctaw homeland. Many of these maps were created in France using records by French explorers, who in turn, got their information from Choctaw people.
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Chief's Blog
Sovereignty Allows Choctaw Nation to Exist
The Chief talks about the importance of tribal sovereignty and the hard fought battles to keep the Choctaw Nation strong.
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