| Eastern Choctaw |
| Total population |
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| 241[1] |
| Regions with significant populations |
| ( Louisiana) |
| Languages |
| Religion |
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Christianity, traditional beliefs |
| Related ethnic groups |
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Other Choctaw tribes, Muscogee (Creek), Chickasaw, Seminole, Cherokee |
The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians are one of three federally recognized Choctaw groups in the United States. They are based in La Salle and Catahoula Parishes in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The Jena Band received federal recognition in 1995. Tribal membership totals 241.[1][2]
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The tribe is headquartered in Jena, Louisiana. Their current Principal Chief of the Jena Band is Christine M. Norris.[3]
Choctaw culture has greatly evolved over the centuries combining mostly European-American influences; however, interaction with Spain, France, and England greatly shaped it as well. They were known for their rapid incorporation of modernity, developing a written language, transitioning to yeoman farming methods, and accepting European-American and African-Americans into their society.
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