Choctaw, Chickasaw nations work to preserve native languages

The Choctaw and Chickasaw nations are actively working to preserve their languages, with approximately 250 Choctaw and 50 Chickasaw fluent speakers remaining. Both nations are providing educational resources to create new speakers and ensure the survival of their languages. The Choctaw Nation Language Department and Chickasha Academy aim to share the language across generations, helping maintain cultural heritage.