Mobile Workshop #1: Cultural Tour
8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (40 spots available)
Cost: $75

A taste of Choctaw culture, literally. This workshop consists of an introduction to Mississippi Choctaw, the first people of this region and now the descendants of those who refused to leave their homeland. Spend the morning at the Chahta Immi Cultural Center learning about Choctaw culture, enjoy a traditional Chahta meal for lunch, and then spend the afternoon making a cultural item to take a piece of Choctaw home with you. Participants will be able to choose activities from: rabbit stick keychain, sewn headband, medallion, mini drum, round comb, basket weaving, or a brief introduction to the Chahta Language.

Mobile Workshop #2: History & Lands Tour
8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (20 spots available)
Cost: $75

Start your day at the mother mound, Nanih Waiya. This tour will stop at both the ceremonial mound and cave mound. You will hear the stories of Nanih Waiya told by an elder of the community. Then head back to the Pearl River Community and take a tour of our tribal lands. Learn about the Mississippi Choctaw and what our ancestors had to do for us to still be here, in our homelands, today. Enjoy a traditional Chahta meal for lunch, and then spend the afternoon making a cultural item to take a piece of Choctaw home with you. Participants will be able to choose activities from: rabbit stick keychain, sewn headband, medallion, mini drum, round comb, basket weaving, or a brief introduction to the Chahta Language.

*Mobile Workshops are limited to AITC attendees and guests.