The MBCI Tribal Enrollment Office can verify whether your ancestor(s) appear on the MBCI’s base roll, but you must provide that person’s complete name (including maiden name) and date of birth. For more information, please click here.

Yes, tours are available of Tribal lands and specific areas if requested. There could be a fee if you require transportation rental. If you would like a guided tour, please fill out the “Tour Request Form” found here.

Yes, as a trademarked image you do need permission to use the Tribal Seal or Logo. Please fill out this “Image/Media Request Form” and send it to the email indicated at the bottom of the form or drop it off at the front desk of the Office of Public Information. Along with the request form, please send in a digital sample of your design.

Yes, permission is needed to sell on Tribal land. If you like to sell at the Choctaw Shopping Center, please contact Sandy Balderas at 601-504-4448. If you would like to sell at the Pavilion across from the Old Museum or any of the community gyms, please contact, Adrian Wesley at 601-650-1549.

Assistant Services: Those whose income falls below the poverty guidelines or those who are unemployed can reach out to Assistant Services at 601-650-1666.

If you would like to apply for Utility Assistance either through the LIHWAP (water) program or LIHEAP (energy) program please fill out the program application, stop by the Social Services office and see Sally Allen, or email her at sally.allen@choctaw.org.

Government Assistance: To receive help from Government Assistance, the head of the household will need to call 601-650-7406 to fill out an intake form. However, only one intake per household can be turned in. Also, assistance is granted bi-monthly except for July and December (months of distribution) when no assistance is given.

• To pick up your distribution check, please call Barbara Ben at 601-650-1560 to schedule a pick-up time and date.
• If you would like to change your name, address, or other information please refer to the Distribution Packet, within the packet fill out the “CHANGES to Distribution Form” and email it to distribution@choctaw.org.
• To set-up Direct Deposit please refer to the Distribution Packet, within the packet fill out the “Direct Deposit Authorization Form” and email it to distribution@choctaw.org.

• To get a detailed history of the Tribe, you can visit the Chahta Immi Cultural Center. It is located in the Choctaw Shopping Center next to the Piggly Wiggly and he times are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (After hour group visits available by appointment.)
• If you would like to visit the Archives, please fill out this “Archive Request Form” and send it to mspencer@choctaw.org.

If you would like a subscription to the Choctaw Community News, please contact Diana Solomon at gibson@choctaw.org with your first, last name and mailing address.

Most question can be answered by the Tribal Historic Preservation Program. For Section 106 consultations, please email section106@choctaw.org.  Any NAGPRA questions, historic preservation, or cultural questions, please email THPO@choctaw.org.

In order to write a book that includes Choctaw names, history, culture, and/or research you will need to get approval for the project from the Choctaw Tribal Council. The first step is to contact cheriena.ben@choctaw.org to start the process.

If you are doing a school/college paper for a specific class you don’t have to get permission from the Tribe. However, if you are doing a thesis or research paper that requires you to talk to Tribal Members, work with Tribal Programs, and/or do any type of research on Tribal lands then you will have to get permission from the Tribal Council. The first step is to contact cheriena.ben@choctaw.org to start the process.