The Mississippi Choctaw Indian Federation was an organization of Choctaws and a former rival governing body of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.[1][2] They opposed federal tribal recognition because of fears of dominance by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and were never federally recognized.[1] Nevertheless, they were considered a legitimate parallel government.[3][4]
The Federation was formed on September 27, 1934.[5] Reverend Ed Willis was installed as the first recognized chief.[5] The group represented 400 Choctaw and had a functioning, written constitution.[6]
The government disbanded after leaders were moved to another jurisdiction.[1]