At a glance
The basics about Jena Band of Choctaw Indians. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 551 Tuska Hina, Trout, Louisiana 71371
- Region
- BIA Eastern Region, Eastern Regional Office
- Land size
- 0.7 square miles
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Language
Choctaw
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Government
Tribal Chief Libby Rogers
- Elected
- October 1, 2022
- Next election
- October 1, 2026
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Member of
- United South and Eastern Tribes(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Main line
- (318) 992-2717
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Economy and sources of income
- Choctaw Pines Casino · Gaming operation
- Country Inn & Suites · Hotel or resort
- Holiday Inn Express · Hotel or resort
- Miko's Gaming · Gaming operation
- Old River Campground · RV park or campground
- OYO Hotel · Hotel or resort
- Rolling Hills RV & Cabin Resort · Hotel or resort
- Sleep Inn · Hotel or resort
- Townsmen Inn · Hotel or resort
- White Acres RV Park · RV park or campground
About Jena Band of Choctaw Indians
Jena Band of Choctaw Indians is a federally recognized tribe in Louisiana. The current Tribal Chief is Libby Rogers. Members can find help with housing, scholarships and government services through the offices on record for Jena Band of Choctaw Indians. Its land area is 0.7 square miles. Languages named: Choctaw. Jena Band of Choctaw Indians lists 10 Nation-owned businesses on this site.
Last checked October 28, 2026.
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- Government and contacts Tribal office in Trout, Tribal Chief Libby Rogers, main phone (318) 992-2717
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Eastern Regional Office; Programs: Social Services eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Eastern Regional Office eligibility by status
- Businesses Choctaw Pines Casino, Country Inn & Suites and more
- Events Events: Events
- Lands and map Tribal office on the map, Trout, 0.7 square miles of land (Census)
- News and announcements News and announcements: Announcements and Health News
- Health Jena Band Of Choctaw Indians Health Department, Trout, (318) 992-2763, and 3 more clinics in Louisiana
Help available near Jena Band of Choctaw Indians
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Government offices
Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Services and departments
Each card opens its own page on this site. Who it is for, how to apply, hours and contact are shown as the Nation's website states them.
Also listed
These are on the Nation's website, but it does not say yet who they are for or how to get them. Each opens a short page.
Indian Health Service facilities in Louisiana
Call before you go. Hours and services change. Distances are straight-line miles from the Nation, not driving miles.
- Jena Band Of Choctaw Indians Health Department Health Location · Tribal 1018 Chata Yakni, Trout, LA 71371 (318) 992-2763 26 miles This Nation's own clinic
- Tunica-Biloxi Health Department Health Location · Tribal 171 Melacon Road,, Marksville, LA 71351 (318) 253-6100 34 miles
- Coushatta Health Center Health Center · Tribal 2003 CC Bel Road, Elton, LA 70532 (337) 584-1439 65 miles
- Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Health Clinic Health Center · Tribal 3231 Chitimacha Trail, Charenton, LA 70523 (337) 923-9955 122 miles
Nearby Jena Band of Choctaw Indians
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Other Nations nearby
- Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana 34 miles away
Health clinics
- Jena Band Of Choctaw Indians Health Department (318) 992-2763 26 miles away
- Tunica-Biloxi Health Department (318) 253-6100 34 miles away
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Native-owned businesses near Jena Band of Choctaw Indians
Within about 20 miles of Jena Band of Choctaw Indians.
Construction 1
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See all Health and social services near Jena Band of Choctaw Indians →Quick facts
- State
- Louisiana
Leadership
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Libby RogersTribal Chief
From the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 551 Tuska Hina, Trout, Louisiana 71371
- Phone
- (318) 992-2717
- BIA agency
- Eastern Regional Office
Departments
- Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500
From official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Jena Band of Choctaw Indians
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Eastern
- Member of
- United South and Eastern Tribes
About this Nation
- Land
- 11 million acres
- Historical homeland
- ()
- Treaties
- Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek
- Language
- Choctaw
From the Nation's website: https://www.jenachoctaw.org/culture-history/history
Some facts above come from Wikipedia. Only plain facts are used; none of its text is copied.
Written by WiseTribal from the Nation's own website. The Nation can ask us to change or remove this. Contact us
Location
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Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Who is the current leader of Jena Band of Choctaw Indians?
- The current Tribal Chief of Jena Band of Choctaw Indians is Libby Rogers.
- Where is Jena Band of Choctaw Indians located?
- Jena Band of Choctaw Indians is located in Louisiana. Its BIA region is Eastern.
- Is Jena Band of Choctaw Indians federally recognized?
- Yes. Jena Band of Choctaw Indians is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Jena Band of Choctaw Indians?
- The official website of Jena Band of Choctaw Indians is www.jenachoctaw.org.
- What help is available near Jena Band of Choctaw Indians?
- Local offices on record for Jena Band of Choctaw Indians: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- How big is the land area of Jena Band of Choctaw Indians?
- The land area of Jena Band of Choctaw Indians is 0.7 square miles.
- Which languages are named for Jena Band of Choctaw Indians?
- The languages named for Jena Band of Choctaw Indians are: Choctaw.
- What is near Jena Band of Choctaw Indians?
- Listed near Jena Band of Choctaw Indians: 1 other Tribal Nation within 50 miles and 2 health clinics within 50 miles.
- Where does Jena Band of Choctaw Indians post online?
- Jena Band of Choctaw Indians has official pages on Facebook.
Lands and map
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
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Sources
- www.jenachoctaw.org(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- U.S. Census Bureau(opens an outside site in a new tab) Land area, population of the land area and map points.
- Wikipedia(opens an outside site in a new tab) Facts only; none of its text is copied (Wikipedia text is CC BY-SA).
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