Your Generosity 

Makes A Difference

Help to Preserve Our Culture and Empower Our Future

Why Give?

  • Preserving Cultural Heritage

    Your donation helps safeguard the rich cultural traditions of the MOWA Choctaw, including language preservation, bead-making, basket-weaving, and traditional dances, ensuring they are passed down to future generations.

  • Empowering Education

    Contributions support educational programs and scholarships for tribal members, equipping youth with opportunities for academic and career growth, and fostering leadership within the community.

  • Advancing Federal Recognition

    Donations directly aid the tribe’s ongoing efforts for federal recognition, a critical step in securing rights, benefits, and resources that will provide long-term stability and development for the community.

  • Supporting Health and Well-Being

    Funds help sustain vital healthcare services through the MOWA Choctaw Health Clinic, providing essential care, mental health support, and wellness programs for tribal members and the broader community.

  • Enhancing Community Services

    Your support helps maintain and expand recreational and community programs such as youth sports, summer camps, and cultural classes, which foster a healthy, vibrant, and connected community.

  • Protecting Tribal Sovereignty

    Donations contribute to initiatives that protect the inherent rights of the MOWA Choctaw as a sovereign Native American tribe, ensuring they can continue to govern themselves and advocate for their people’s needs and future.

Join us in preserving the rich heritage and bright future of the MOWA Choctaw Tribe! Your support empowers our youth, strengthens our culture, and fuels our fight for federal recognition. By donating, you’re not only helping to protect our tribal sovereignty but also providing vital education, healthcare, and community services that uplift our people. Together, we can ensure that our traditions, stories, and strength continue to thrive for generations to come.

Stand with us—your generosity makes a lasting impact. Donate today and be part of our journey!

Get Involved

I write to you as Chief of the MOWA Choctaw Tribe, representing over 7,800 tribal members, to share the enduring story and ongoing plight of our people as we continue our pursuit of the federal recognition that is rightfully ours. Our narrative is a testament to the resilience of the MOWA Choctaw, our deep connections to ancestral lands, and the cultural legacy we have preserved against formidable odds.

Our tribe has thrived for thousands of years on what is now Alabama soil, maintaining traditions that predate the United States. The historical challenges we have faced, from the adversities of the Indian Removal Act to the struggles of preserving our identity under modern pressures, underscore our unbroken connection to this heritage.

The pursuit of federal recognition is critical. It is not merely administrative—it is our pathway to securing the rights and resources essential for our community’s prosperity and the continuation of our cultural values. Recognition affirms our historical continuity and ensures our voice in national discussions affecting Native American tribes.

We seek your support and understanding. Our story is one of survival, resilience, and an unyielding belief in our people’s spirit, deserving of acknowledgment and respect.

Thank you for considering the justice of our cause. We are committed to advancing our status and ensuring a prosperous future for the MOWA Choctaw, contributing positively to the broader narrative of American history and indigenous sovereignty.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Lebaron Byrd

Chief, MOWA Choctaw Tribe

How to Get Involved

  • Volunteer Locally

    Volunteer at cultural events and educational programs. If you have any special gifts, skills or assets that benefit the tribe, we welcome partnerships. Your hands-on support preserves the tribe’s traditions and strengthens their presence, proving that together, we can protect our legacy.

  • Statewide Advocacy

    Use your voice to share the MOWA Choctaw’s story. By speaking to community groups, engaging with state representatives, and raising awareness, you become a powerful advocate in their fight for justice and recognition.

  • Impact for National Change

    Rally for federal recognition by signing petitions, writing to Congress, and spreading the word across your networks. Every signature, letter, and conversation brings the MOWA Choctaw closer to the recognition they deserve. Your efforts can help secure their rightful place in history.

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