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Choctaw Native North Americans whose language belongs to the Muskogean branch of the Hokan-Siouan linguistic stock. They formerly occupied central and S Mississippi with some outlying groups in Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana. Choctaw culture was similar to that of the Creek and Chickasaw, who were their enemies in repeated wars. The Choctaw economy was based on agriculture, and the Choctaw were perhaps the most competent farmers in the Southeast. Friendly toward the French colonists, the Choctaw were their allies in wars against other tribes. After being forced to cede their lands in Alabama and Mississippi, they moved (1832) to the Indian Territory in Oklahoma, where they became one of the Five Civilized Tribes. See Angie Debo, The Rise and Fall of the Choctaw Republic (3d ed. 1967); A. H. DeRosier, The Removal of the Choctaw Indians (1971); W. D. Baird, Peter Pitchlynn: Chief of the Choctaws (1972); Carolyn K. Reeves, The Choctaw Before Removal (1985).
Choctaw Princess
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
This isn't a large site, but it gives a good summary of this tribe, past and
present.
http://www.toners.com/choctaw/
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Keep abreast of what's new in the Choctaw world by bookmarking this
attractive, informative site. It's geared to the members of the tribe.
http://www.choctawnation.com/
Okla Chahta Clan of California - http://www.oklachahta.org/
Group of Choctaw descendents in California dedicated to the study of their heritage, history, and language.
Texas Choctaw Enrollment - http://www.chahta.org/enrollment.htm
Enrollment information for Mount Tabor Community members in preparation for federal petition for acknowledgment
Unofficial Choctaw Nation - http://www.cableone.net/areeves/choctaw/
History, language, legends, and links from a member of the Oklahoma tribe.
Unofficial Choctaw Nation Homepage - http://www.niti.net/~michael/choctaw/
History, genealogy, research, and links to other Choctaw information on the web. |
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Native American Nations
