The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is the largest of the three federally recognized bands of Choctaws and is the third largest federally recognized tribe in the United States. The Choctaw Nation’s reservation covers nearly 11,000 square miles in southeastern Oklahoma. The region’s topography includes mountains, rivers, lakes and woodlands. Fishing, hunting and camping are popular activities, especially in the eastern part of the reservation. It is a place rich in natural resources and the home to people of deep faith, strong ties to family and a resilient cultural heritage. The Choctaw Nation Tribal Headquarters building is located in Durant, but the capital of the Choctaw Nation is in Tuskahoma. The original capitol building now houses the Choctaw Nation Museum, and the grounds host thousands of people at the annual Labor Day Festival each year. The Tribal Council also holds monthly meetings at the Tuskahoma capital grounds. The Tribal Council is made up of one representative from each of the Nation’s 12 districts. Both the executive and judicial branches of the Choctaw Nation’s government operate in Durant near HQ. In 2018, the Choctaw Nation’s economic impact in Oklahoma was over $2.75 billion. The Tribe employs over 10,000 people and operates several businesses, including three casino resorts and multiple casinos, travel plazas and restaurants. In addition, the Nation owns and operates health, manufacturing and recycling facilities.