Mathias El Tribe | Hacha hatak
The River People. This name honors our sacred heritage, wisdom, and our connection to the land and water.
Choctaw Iksa: Family
Declaration of the Mathias El Tribe: Introduction & Identity
Our Mission
The Mathias El Tribe is a self-governing Choctaw Iksa and tribal body composed of American Indians whose ancestral roots extend throughout the southeastern United States, including present-day Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Virginia, and the Carolinas. These regions have long been home to indigenous peoples and cultures associated with the great mound-building civilizations of the Americas.
The Mathias El Tribe serves as the governing body through which its People exercise their retained powers of self-government, preserve their identity, customs, lands, institutions, and collective interests, and fulfill their responsibilities to present and future generations.
The governmental responsibilities of the Tribe are presently administered through the Mathias El Tribe Office of the Chief Justice and Trustee, which acts in a custodial and fiduciary capacity on behalf of the Tribe and its People. The principal seat of this Office is presently held by Chief Mathias El, who serves as Chief, Chief Justice, and Trustee in the exercise and administration of the authorities entrusted to that Office.
The Tribe's ancestors preserved their cultural heritage and identity through centuries of social and political change, including the relocation of many indigenous families under federal relocation programs during the twentieth century. Today, the Mathias El Tribe continues to honor its traditions, customs, and ancestral heritage while maintaining its identity as a Choctaw people.
Bakersfield, California, serves as the present seat of the tribal government and the principal office of the Mathias El Tribe Office of the Chief Justice and Trustee.
The Tribe maintains its inherent sovereignty and affirms the continuous existence of its People, traditions, customs, and institutions as an indigenous community with historical roots throughout the American South and broader regions of the Americas.
The Tribe is currently engaged in organizing and strengthening its collective groups through the NIAC - National Indigenous American - Committee. Email @ NIACunity@gmail.com to get involved .
The Mathias El Tribe for a Better Future
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We are a charitable organization working to support communities in need across the world. Our primary focus is on providing access to education, healthcare, and clean water to those who need it most. We believe that by investing in these basic necessities, we can help break the cycle of poverty and empower individuals to create a brighter future for themselves and their families. With your support, we can continue to make a positive impact on the world and help those in need.
METCIR—Mathias El Tribe’s Commitment to Indigenous People's Rights: At the heart of our mission lies METCIR—our pledge to Indigenous Rights. We’re committed to ensuring equal access to education, healthcare, and clean water for indigenous communities. Upholding METCIR’s principles means recognizing the sovereignty and rich cultural heritage of North America’s first peoples and supporting their quest for justice. We stand in solidarity that indigenous rights are essential, not optional. Your support enables us to advocate for these rights, striving for a future where indigenous peoples can sustain traditions and improve their quality of life.
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Office of the Chief Justice and Trustee
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Constitutional Opinion No. 2026-001
On the Origin of Political Authority, the Constitutional Framework, and the Federal Trust Relationship