The Choctaw Nation Police Force renaming ceremony
The Choctaw Nation Police Force has been renamed Lighthorse in honor of the law men that helped enforce the law for a young Choctaw Nation.
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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.
Gary Batton
Leader
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Vision
Living out the Chahta spirit of faith, family and culture.
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
News Releases
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Tribal Members Named to 55 Over 55 Inspiring Oklahomans List
Four Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) tribal members have recently been named to ion Oklahoma Magazine's "55 Over 55 Inspiring Oklahomans" list.
Posts
Broken Bow Health Clinic Updates
The Choctaw Nation Ruby Choate Health Clinic – Broken Bow is beginning its transformation. The first step is upgrading the phone system which will mean a new main number.
Executive Communications
Leaders of the Five Tribes passed a resolution of ‘no confidence in Wes Nofire or the position of Native American Liaison’ within Governor Stitt’s Administration
"Wes Nofire cannot be an effective advocate for tribes in Oklahoma or act as a bridge between the governor and tribes when he clearly echoes the same anti-tribal rhetoric as the governor," Leaders of the Five Tribes said.
News Releases
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council Approves Budget for FY 2024
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma revenue for fiscal year 2024 is projected to be nearly 3 percent higher than the prior year, driven primarily by increases in commerce and healthcare.
Executive Communications
Oklahoman: Choctaw Nation Chief: This is why tribal sovereignty matters
Imagine the U.S. government took your home, but promised to give you other land and protections in exchange. Now, imagine someone came along years later and told you those agreements don't count anymore, because it encroaches on power they want for themselves.
News Releases
Choctaw Nation Chief and Tribal Council Members Sworn in to New Term at Annual Labor Day Festival
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma held another successful Labor Day festival where Chief Gary Batton was sworn in for his third consecutive term on Sept. 1 at the historical capitol grounds in Tvshka Homma.
Videos
State of the Nation 2023
The Choctaw Nation has had another successful year. View Chief Gary Batton's State of the Nation for updates on tribal initiatives, programs and services highlights and Choctaw success stories.
Chief's Blog
The 2023 Choctaw State of the Nation address is here
The State of the Nation is so important to the Choctaw Nation, that I have decided to highlight this year's presentation as my post this week.
Lesson of the Day
Katimma Pila – Toward Which Way
Learn to ask these questions: "Which way are you going?" and "Which way did that tall woman go?"
