Introduces the Choctaw people, discussing their history, traditions, and daily life.

Includes index.

The beginnings of the Choctaw Tribe -- Life in the American Southwest -- Encountering the Europeans -- Losing their land -- Indian Territory -- Choctaw traditions and culture -- Choctaw creations -- Choctaw creation legend -- Beliefs of the Choctaw -- Today's Choctaw: the Mississippi band -- Today's Choctaw: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma -- A strong community -- A bright future.