Cultural Outreach

Cultural Outreach

Provides cultural demonstrations on a broad range of Choctaw history and traditional lifeways.

How to Apply

For more information please contact Cultural Outreach.

Additional Information

Cultural Outreach offers classes and demonstrations to local communities, schools and tribal departments

Make & Take Classes

  • Beading
  • Basketry
  • Pottery
  • Cornhusk doll-making

Demonstrations

  • Stickball
  • Social Dance
  • Weaponry

To learn more, please submit a contact form. Yakoke!

Cultural “How To" Guides

How to create a beaded hoop earring using beading thread, beads, and an earring hook.

Instructions

How to create a Christmas ornament using beading thread, beads, and an ornament.

Instructions

How to create a brick stitch beaded earring using seed beads and basic stitching techniques.

Instructions

How to make a decorative beaded collar using bugle beads, seed beads, and layered stitching.

Instructions

How to shape, fold, and tie corn husks to create a traditional corn husk doll.

Instructions Video

How to craft a flowing fringe-style earring using beading thread and seed beads.

Instructions

How to create a three-loop beaded earring using layered loops of seed beads and beading thread.

Instructions Video

How to build a miniature breastplate using crystal beads, bone beads and spacers, and leather ties.

Instructions

How to assemble a colorful bracelet using pony beads and elastic or cord.

Instructions

How to make a turtle (luksi) design using pony beads and patterned weaving.

Instructions

How to craft a decorative collar using layered rows of seed beads and stitching.

Instructions

How to create a bracelet using seed beads and basic stringing techniques.

Instructions

How to design and assemble a basic beaded bracelet.

Instructions

How to string beads and secure findings to create a classic beaded necklace.

Instructions