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State of the Nation 2025

The Choctaw Nation has had another successful year. View Chief Gary Batton's State of the Nation address for updates on tribal initiatives, programs and services highlights and Chahta success stories.

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Together, We're More

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.

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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 Batton signing Fort Smith agreement
    News Releases

    Choctaw Nation and Fort Smith Police Department Sign Historic Cross-Deputization Agreement

    Historic agreement strengthens policing efforts across city and tribal lands, improving cooperation, response, and emergency support.

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  • Behind the scenes recording the State of the Nation 2025
    News Releases

    Choctaw Nation Releases Latest State of the Nation Address

    Chief Gary Batton relays several success stories of the past year for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in his annual State of the Nation address during this year's Choctaw Labor Day Festival.

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  • "Ball-play of the Choctaw – ball up" by George Catlin
    Iti Fabvssa

    Culture on the Prairie

    Oktak, the prairie landscape, carries deep cultural and ecological significance for many Indigenous communities, especially the Choctaw. Through cultural memory and ecological intimacy, the prairie reveals a landscape alive with spirit and transformation.

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  • Bronze busts of three historic Choctaws, Chief Gregory Pyle, Delton Cox and Bertram Bobb
    News Releases

    Celebration Marks 50 Years for Tvshkahomma Capitol Museum

    Three bronze busts, crafted by Choctaw artist Jane Semple-Umsted, also were unveiled honoring Choctaw leaders from different eras, each of whom played a vital role in shaping the Choctaw Nation.

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  • Indian Health Services Awardees for CNHSA
    News Releases

    Indian Health Services Awards Choctaw Nation Associates for Outstanding Work

    Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) associates were among several awardees at the Annual Oklahoma City Area Director’s Indian Health Systems’ Awards in Oklahoma City, Okla, July 17, 2025.

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  • Bianca Catalán and Cordell Palmer
    News Releases

    Two Choctaw Students Earn Scholarships to Ireland

    Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal members Bianca Catalán and Cordell Palmer were recently named Choctaw-Ireland scholars by the Chahta Foundation. The two will begin classes this fall at University College Cork in Ireland.

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  • 2024 Tribal Blood Drive Challenge Awards
    News Releases

    Choctaw Nation Wins Big in 2024 Tribal Blood Drive Challenge

    The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma produced a record-setting performance in the 2024 Tribal Blood Drive Challenge, bringing home multiple honors from the Our Blood Institute.

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