Choctaw Nation Photo All News Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at Choctaw Landing Experience traditional Choctaw dances, stickball, bead artisans and more Published October 22, 2025 HOCHATOWN, Okla. – In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is bringing Choctaw culture to life with a series of events at Choctaw Landing throughout November. Take an Art Hike. Featuring 40 unique pieces of artwork from more than 20 incredibly talented Choctaw artists, the Art Hike is a self-guided tour that explores the inspiration behind each composition and the stories of the artists who created them, accessible via an interactive tool on your phone. Experience a Stickball Game. Watch a traditional Choctaw stickball demonstration outside on the grounds of Choctaw Landing. Part celebration, part ceremony, part physical test of endurance, stickball lives on as a unique and distinctive part of Southeastern Native culture. Witness a Choctaw Bead Artisan Create. Watch a traditional Choctaw bead artisan at work at Choctaw Landing during a special demonstration. Beading is a tradition Choctaw people have carried forward over many generations. Let’s Dance, Dance, Dance. Experience traditional Choctaw dancers in action at Choctaw Landing during a special dance demonstration with dancers of all ages. Through the years, Choctaw elders have passed along their knowledge to family members. Thanks to them, Choctaw dance is alive today and remains a significant part of Choctaw culture. Schedule Saturday, November 1 Choctaw Landing Casino – 2-6 p.m. | Cultural Beadwork Booths Friday, November 7 Cypress Lawn Stage – 2-4 p.m. | Choctaw Social Dance Cypress Lawn Stage – 4-6 p.m. | Michael Roberts, Fancy Dance Choctaw Landing Casino – 2-6 p.m. | Cultural Beadwork Booths Saturday, November 8 Hotel Lawn – 1-3 p.m. | Stickball Demo Cypress Lawn Stage – 2-4 p.m. | Social Dance Choctaw Landing Casino – 2-6 p.m. | Cultural Beadwork Booths Friday, November 14 Cypress Lawn Stage – 2-4 p.m. | Social Dance Saturday, November 15 Cypress Lawn Stage – 3-6 p.m. | Southeast Remedy, Choctaw Musical Artists Cypress Boardwalk – 1-5 p.m. | Cultural Booths Crafts, Beadwork & Choctaw Language Friday, November 21 Hotel Lawn – 2-4 p.m. | Stickball Demo Saturday, November 22 Cypress Boardwalk – 1-5 p.m. | Cultural Booths Crafts, Beadwork & Choctaw Language Friday, November 28 Cypress Boardwalk – 1-5 p.m. | Choctaw History Educational Videos Cypress Boardwalk – 1-5 p.m. | Cultural Booths Crafts, Beadwork & Choctaw Language Cypress Lawn – 2-5 p.m. | The Stand Alones, Choctaw Musical Artists Saturday, November 29 Cypress Boardwalk – 1-5 p.m. | Cultural Booths Crafts, Beadwork & Choctaw Language Cypress Boardwalk – 1-5 p.m. | Choctaw History Educational Videos Cypress Lawn – 2-5 p.m. | Jerry Tims, Choctaw Musical Artist About Choctaw LandingChoctaw Landing reflects the natural beauty of Hochatown and is a 100-room resort with meeting rooms, a restaurant, a pool with 10 cabanas, and a casino with 600 slot machines and eight table games. The resort also has an outdoor recreation venue with an amphitheater, beer garden and food offerings. Additionally, a mercantile with gifts, groceries, deli, Starbucks, and a 24-pump fuel island is attached to the resort. About Choctaw NationThe Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 225,000 tribal members and 12,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 14,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. For more information about the Choctaw Nation, its culture, heritage and traditions, please visit choctawnation.com. Media InquiriesContact Kristina Humenesky for any media relations needs at [email protected].
