Native American Tribes: Choctaw Tribe

The History of Choctaw tribe was reported to start in the Mississippi and in some areas of Alabama. From the legends that have been told by people to people, the Choctaw people originated from NanihWaiya. NanihWaiya is said to be a sacred hill of the ancient tribes. Today, it is located near Noxapter, Mississippi. The meaning of NanihWaiya is the productive mound. It is also often mentioned as “The Mother Mound”.