2015 Trail of Tears Walk
The Trail of Tears Commemorative Walk will be held at Tvshka Homma on Saturday, May 16.
The purpose of this annual event is to honor and recognize the Choctaws who were forced to march from their ancient homelands to Indian Territory nearly two centuries ago. Many died along the Trail and we gather to honor them, as well as the survivors who became the foundation for today’s Choctaw Nation.
An opening prayer will be held at 10 a.m., then the Choctaw Nation Color Guard will lead the Walk. Chief of the Choctaw Nation Gary Batton will follow with Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr., the Tribal Council and Choctaw royalty along with the hundreds of Choctaws and friends who will make the Walk.
A program will follow the Walk on the Capitol Grounds at Tvshka Homma to include messages from Chief Batton, Assistant Chief Austin and Council Speaker Delton Cox.
Activities will include gospel singing in the traditional Choctaw style and Chahta Anumpa language, cultural demonstrations, basket weaving, beading, pottery, and Choctaw social dancers.
Lunch will be served in the cafeteria and shuttle buses will be available between parking site and the Capitol.
Download the 2015 Trail of Tears Commemorative Walk Shirt order form here.