Choctaw Nation blends tribal services with cultural tourism

“An Oklahoma tribe will open the doors on a $75 million cultural center in late July after nearly three years of construction.

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma began building the Choctaw Cultural Center in 2018, with a planned opening in fall 2020. When COVID-19 hit, the tribe began experiencing delays, pushing back the opening to this summer. 

Cultural Center Senior Director Stacey Halfmoon said the 100,000-square-foot facility will house a range of exhibits and features, including a permanent history of the Choctaw people, models of Choctaw winter housing and a stickball field. The Center will also host the Champuli Cafe restaurant and the Hvshi Gift Store, which will provide a business opportunity for Choctaw artists.”

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