WAKAYACHI

Empowering Choctaw Life

Vision

Creating paths of opportunity for the Choctaw people.

Chahta Foundation - Empowering the Choctaw Nation

Purpose
Knowledge can be infinite, if it’s not forgotten. The Chahta Foundation works to empower the next generation with information through education. Every project is designed to produce high-impact initiatives that bring positive change to the Choctaw community. And every initiative is designed to both educate and evolve with our people to improve the overall well-being of Choctaw Nation citizens.

Programs

Inspired by the constant evolution and determination of the Choctaw people, we work to keep tradition and knowledge flowing through impactful initiatives.

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Impact

Raised more than
50 community gardens
Grew an edible school yard and
an outdoor classroom
Awarded $1.2 million
in college scholarships
Collected and now
preserve 600+ Choctaw artifacts
Initiated nationally-recognized recording project to preserve the voices and stories of Choctaw elders

Our Team

Get to know us better.
Check out our bios to learn about the diverse set of talents and strengths we use to make an impact.

MEET OUR STAFF

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Grants awarded

Chahta Illimpa Project In 2015 the Chahta Foundation was awarded the First Nations Food Sovereignty Needs Assessment grant. This grant allows us to evaluate the current state of food security for Tribal Members living in the Choctaw Nation’s tribal jurisdiction and develop a strategic plan to improve the existing food system within the community.

HELP US DO EVEN MORE

Are you ready to
make an impact?

Your dollars will go directly
toward empowering the
Choctaw people.

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