The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is a federally recognized sovereign tribal nation headquartered in Durant, Oklahoma. With origins dating to 1786, it operates under a constitution ratified in 1984, governed by a democratically elected Tribal Council and executive leadership. The nation's reservation spans 10,864 square miles across southeastern Oklahoma, encompassing eight whole counties and parts of five others.
The nation provides comprehensive government services across healthcare, education, and cultural preservation for its more than 225,000 tribal members. It employs more than 12,000 associates through both its governmental operations and its diverse business enterprises. These commercial ventures include Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, retail operations, food and beverage services, and various hospitality ventures.
The Choctaw Nation's guiding vision emphasizes the Chahta spirit of faith, family, and culture, with a mission to offer opportunities for growth and prosperity to the Choctaw people. The organisation's dual structure - serving as both a government and a major employer in southeastern Oklahoma - creates a wide range of roles spanning public administration, healthcare, education, entertainment, and corporate operations.
