Jena Band of Choctaw Indians facts for kids
 Eastern Choctaw
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 327 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States ( Louisiana) |
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| Languages | |
| English, Choctaw | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity, traditional beliefs | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Choctaw tribes, Muscogee (Creek), Chickasaw, Seminole, Cherokee |
The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians (Choctaw: Jena Chahta) are one of three federally recognized Choctaw tribes in the United States. They are based in La Salle, Catahoula, and Grant parishes in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The Jena Band received federal recognition in 1995 and has a reservation in Grant Parish. Their headquarters are at Jena, Louisiana. Tribal membership totals 327.
Reservation
The Jena Band of Choctaw Reservation (31°26′16″N 92°29′56″W / 31.43778°N 92.49889°W) is located in two separate parts in Grant Parish, in and near the village of Creola. The larger section is located northwest of the village, while the smaller section is located within the village.
Culture
Choctaw culture has greatly evolved over the centuries absorbing mostly European-American influences. It was also shaped by and contributed to Spanish, French, and English colonial cultures. They were known for their rapid incorporation of modernity, developing a written language, transitioning to yeoman farming methods, and accepting European Americans and African Americans into their society by birth, adoption or marriage.
