Choctaw Indians--Land tenure
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
The Choctaw Nation Constitution: Unity and Tradition , April 26, 1906
Item — Box 8: Series CAC_CC_010_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 14
Identifier: CAC_CC_010_3_8_14_0001
Scope and Contents
The Constitution of the Choctaw Nation was written by G. Mike Charleston in 1972 to establish a traditional tribal government for the Choctaw people. It aims to provide unity, direction, and opportunities for participation in the government. The constitution is based on the traditional structure of the Choctaw Tribe and divides the nation into districts named after traditional leaders. Membership is based on being listed on approved rolls or being a descendant. The constitution outlines the...