[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.
[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.