Choctaw Cultural Center Trip

To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, Intercultural Programs (ICP) will sponsor a group of fifty (50) students to visit the Choctaw Cultural Center including lunch to experience an immersive journey through the history, art, and traditions of the Choctaw Nation, an indigenous American people now settled in southeastern Oklahoma.

The group will check-in at 8:30 am on November 24, 2026 and depart UT Dallas via charter bus for the Choctaw Cultural Center, located in Calera, Oklahoma at 9 am returning to campus around 6 pm same day.

Application Form will open on Monday, October 26, 2026, 3:00 pm CST and close on Sunday, November 1, 2026, 3:00 pm CST. Students will be selected on a first-come-first-served basis who have not previously attended an ICP Cultural Trip, ensuring geographic representation.

From the Choctaw Cultural Center:

Opened in 2021, the Choctaw Cultural Center is a world-class destination dedicated to exploring, preserving, and celebrating the rich heritage of the Choctaw people where visitors can experience the enduring spirit of the Choctaw people.

Spanning over 100,000 square feet, the Cultural Center features:

Chahta Nowvt Aya: A permanent exhibit honoring the physical and spiritual journey of the Choctaw people.Living Village: An outdoor experience showcasing traditional dwellings, crafts, gardening, stickball demonstrations and dancing circle.Luksi Activity Center: A playful and educational space for children, complete with a giant turtle and storytelling areas.Kowi Chito Theater, state-of-the-art classrooms, and interactive exhibits that blend technology with tradition.Champuli Café and Hvshi Gift Store, offering Choctaw-inspired cuisine and artisan goods.Be Globally Engaged!