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The Choctaw Tribe is primarily associated with the states of [[Indians of Louisiana|Louisiana]], [[Indians of Alabama|Alabama]], [[Indians of Mississippi|Mississippi]], and [[Indians of Oklahoma|Oklahoma]]<ref>Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Register, Vol. 67, No. 134, 12 July 2002 [http://www.thepeoplespaths.net/lists/FederallyRecognized2002.pdf Available online]</ref>. See below for at least a partial lists of groups of Choctaw Indians and the reservations associated with each. | The Choctaw Tribe is primarily associated with the states of [[Indians of Louisiana|Louisiana]], [[Indians of Alabama|Alabama]], [[Indians of Mississippi|Mississippi]], and [[Indians of Oklahoma|Oklahoma]]<ref>Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Register, Vol. 67, No. 134, 12 July 2002 [http://www.thepeoplespaths.net/lists/FederallyRecognized2002.pdf Available online]</ref>. See below for at least a partial lists of groups of Choctaw Indians and the reservations associated with each. | ||
The Choctaw Tribe is one of the [[Five Civilized Tribes|Five Civilized Tribes]] | The Choctaw Tribe is one of the [[Five Civilized Tribes|Five Civilized Tribes]] : Choctaw, [[Cherokee Indians|Cherokee]], [[Chickasaw Indians|Chickasaw]],and [[Creek Indians|Creek]], and [[Seminole Indians|Seminole]] | ||
=== Tribal Headquarters === | === Tribal Headquarters === | ||
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'''1855''':Treaty with the [[Chickasaw Indians|Chickasaw]], gives Chickasaw nation their own land from lands of the Choctaw. | '''1855''':Treaty with the [[Chickasaw Indians|Chickasaw]], gives Chickasaw nation their own land from lands of the Choctaw. | ||
'''1856:''' Choctaw Nation created with three districts: Apukshunnubbee District, Moshulatubbee District and Pushmataha District. | '''1856:''' Choctaw Nation created with '''three districts''': Apukshunnubbee District, Moshulatubbee District and Pushmataha District. | ||
'''1856:''' Annuity Roll (Census) of the Choctaw and Chickasaw as a result of the treaty of 1855. | '''1856:''' Annuity Roll (Census) of the Choctaw and Chickasaw as a result of the treaty of 1855. | ||
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'''1907: '''Oklahoma became the 46th State | '''1907: '''Oklahoma became the 46th State | ||
*Choctaw Nation divided into eight counties: Choctaw, Atoka, Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore, Mc Curtain, Pittsburg and Pushmataha. | *Choctaw Nation divided into'''eight counties''': Choctaw, Atoka, Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore, Mc Curtain, Pittsburg and Pushmataha. | ||
'''1910:''' Tribal population: 14,551 in Oklahoma, and 15,917 in other states | '''1910:''' Tribal population: 14,551 in Oklahoma, and 15,917 in other states | ||
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'''1918:''' [[Choctaw Indian Agency (Mississippi)|Choctaw Indian Agency]] in Philadelphia, Mississippi established | '''1918:''' [[Choctaw Indian Agency (Mississippi)|Choctaw Indian Agency]] in Philadelphia, Mississippi established | ||
'''1945:''' Mississippi Band of Choctaw Federally recognized | '''1945:''' [[Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Mississippi|Mississippi Band of Choctaw]] Federally recognized | ||
*'''1953:''' U.S. Congress began a new policy of termination for the Indian tribes. The policy ended the protected trust status of all Indian-owned lands. The BIA began a voluntary urban relocation program. American Indians could move from their rural tribes to a metropolitan area. Many Indians relocated to Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas and Seattle. It is estimated that 750,000 Native American migrated to the cities between 1950-1980. <br> | *'''1953:''' U.S. Congress began a new policy of termination for the Indian tribes. The policy ended the protected trust status of all Indian-owned lands. The BIA began a voluntary urban relocation program. American Indians could move from their rural tribes to a metropolitan area. Many Indians relocated to Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas and Seattle. It is estimated that 750,000 Native American migrated to the cities between 1950-1980. <br> | ||