In a rural Scott County pasture, stands a monument to Native American history nearly lost to time. The structure of stacked stone is unassuming, resembling a dilapidated country cottage. For more than ...
Despite overwhelming opposition from the Choctaw Indians, America, a nation whose pride existed in and among its Christian values, spent the next century taking from the Five Civilized Tribes – ...
Dr. Thompson is a cultural and historical expert from the Choctaw Department of Historic Preservation. He has committed a great portion of his life to learning, in great detail, information about the ...
PEARL RIVER, Miss., May 5 (Reuters) - One of the fondest memories Shemah Crosby has of her grandmother Lena is the time they spent together hand crafting Choctaw Indian traditional dresses, sewing ...
Testifying before Congress, Chief Framon Weaver said his Alabama-based tribe, with roots dating back to the 1830s, held a distinction no one else wanted when it came to being recognized by the U.S.
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The chief of the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians is preparing to speak at a university in Natchitoches for an event celebrating Women’s History Month. Chief Elizabeth ...
The annual powwow was electric, with dancers, vendors, and a special announcement about a new movie that will provide representation for both Choctaw children and those with Down syndrome.
MOUNT VERNON, Alabama — In a Tribal and Housing Authority Office in Mount Vernon, Alabama, Project Director Maggie Rivers can be found writing grants that will impact her community for years to come.