A group of elders.
Choctaw elders take part in grand entry at the Choctaw Powwow held at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant. Credit: Krislan Garside

DURANT, OKLA. – The Choctaw Nation had a successful kick off to Native November with its annual powwow and Choctaw Heritage Festival held Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. 

Visitors and dancers from across the world joined in to watch, shop, celebrate, learn and share Indigenous cultures. 

Check out just some of the photos from this years events.

A group of people pose for a photo in front of a bus.
OK Choctaw Tribal Alliance members traveled from OKC to visit the Choctaw Powwow. Credit: Sherrie Stewart
Three people pose for a photo.
Actors JP Gauna (Choctaw), Aminah Nieves (Taino and Coahuiltecan) and Mike Mushulatubbe Simpson (Choctaw) reunite at the 2025 Choctaw Nation Powwow on Nov. 1. The trio worked together on the set of Taylor Sheridan’s “1923.” Credit: Mike Mushulatubbe Simpson
A group of people pose for a photo.
A few Choctaw Tribal Councilmembers pose for a photo with various Chahta royalty during the 2025 Choctaw Powwow. Photo Courtesy of James Dry Credit: Choctaw Nation Photo
A group of people pose for a photo.
Choctaw Tribal Council members pose for a photo with the producers of “Drew’s World” and the star of the animated film. “Drew’s World” follows the adventures of Drew and her Choctaw friend, Beau. Credit: Choctaw Nation Photo
A man speaks from the stage.
Visitors were able to take part in numerous workshops during the Choctaw Heritage Festival, including demonstrations from D.G. Smalling.
Visitors were able to take part in numerous workshops during the Choctaw Heritage Festival. Credit: Christian toews
A man speaks from behind a podium.
Visitors were able to take part in numerous workshops during the Choctaw Heritage Festival, including demonstrations from Dr. Charles Shadle. Credit: Christian Toews
A man holds a hymn book while others behind him sing along.
Choctaw elders sing hymns during the Choctaw Heritage Festival at the Choctaw Cultural Center in Durant. Credit: Christian Toews
A man wears Native American regalia
Dancers take part in grand entry at the 2025 Choctaw Powwow in Durant on Sunday, Nov. 1. Credit: Krislan Garside
A man wears Native American regalia.
Dancers take part in grand entry at the 2025 Choctaw Powwow in Durant on Sunday, Nov. 1. Credit: Krislan Garside
Handcrafted Jewelry
Shopping is a crowd favorite at the Powwow, with work from Choctaw artists like Sherri Graza for sale. Credit: Kendra germany Wall
Handcrafted jewelry
Shopping is a crowd favorite at the Powwow, with work from Choctaw artists like Meridith Cantrell for sale. Credit: Kendra germany wall