Gary Batton

"It's about keeping our tribe unified and strong." #BattonIsMyMiko

"It's the love and grace that we show yo each other that I want to keep alive." #BattonIsMyMiko

"I'm so proud we are starting to hear people speak the Choctaw language." #BattonIsMyMiko

Chief Gary Batton takes the stage! #BattonIsMyMiko

"Our Chief is the epitome of a servant leader." Lillie Roberts #BattonIsMyMiko

"Our Chief is achukma." Lillie Roberts #BattonIsMyMiko

"We have a chief that works to strengthen the language." Lillie Roberts

Here we go! Yakoke for your support!! #BattonIsMyMiko

The Tims Family shares their music with the crowd at the kickoff in McAlester. #BattonIsMyMiko

Choctaw Nation Princesses performing the Lord's Prayer. #BattonIsMyMiko

Neal McCoy singing the National Anthem at the kickoff in McAlester. #BattonIsMyMiko

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Olin Williams opens the event with a word of prayer. An important part of Choctaw culture. #BattonIsMyMiko

The kickoff is live! #BattonIsMyMiko

The Expo Center is filling up for the kickoff. Make sure to show your support. #BattonIsMyMiko

Remember to use the hashtag #BattonIsMyMiko when posting on Twitter and Facebook. Show your support!

Peggy Hutson and Shelia Magby pose with Chief Gary Batton at the kickoff. #BattonIsMyMiko

Haylee Boatwright works on a simple beaded necklace. More cultural actives and events are scheduled. #BattonIsMyMiko