Race becomes Labor Day Festival staple
Men’s 2012 overall 5K winner, 17-year-old Tysin Davis, crosses the finish line with a time of 18:31. Race becomes Labor Day Festival stapleThe Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival is a fast-paced weekend...
View ArticleSix Oklahoma State University students to benefit from $350,000 Choctaw...
From left, Joy Culbreath, Chelsea Porter, Shauna Williams, Chief Gregory E. Pyle, President Burns Hargis, Jo McDaniel, Morgan Two Crow and Brittany Snapp. Six Oklahoma State University students to...
View ArticleCNO Bike Team hosting events in support of breast cancer awareness
CNO Bike Team hosting events in support of breast cancer awarenessThe Choctaw Nation Bike Team is hosting several events – a 1.1-mile walk, a 5k run and 5-, 15-, and 25-mile bike rides – on Oct. 20 at...
View ArticleChoctaw Day in San Francisco
Mike Scott leads the Choctaw dancers as Brad Joe chants.Choctaw Day in San FranciscoBringing culture to the bayFriendly faces from the San Francisco bay area filled the Fort Mason Center on Sept. 23,...
View ArticleChoctaw Outreach Services to host coat drive at tailgate party
Choctaw Outreach Services to host coat drive at tailgate partyThe Choctaw Nation Coat Drive is in full swing and will be accepting donations this Friday at the Annual OU/Texas Tailgate Party. The party...
View ArticleFinal beam tops off Pocola casino
Final beam tops off Pocola casinoTopping out celebration held to signify final milestone in casino expansionBy LARISSA COPELAND Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma POCOLA, Okla. – A “topping out” ceremony was...
View ArticleA Cultural Awakening – Keeping Choctaw Traditions Alive
A Cultural Awakening – Keeping Choctaw Traditions AliveBy LARISSA COPELAND Choctaw Nation of OklahomaThe rich and diverse culture and language of this country’s Native American people is more than...
View ArticleSoutheastern OK State University hosts Choctaw Day on campus
Ryan Spring shares his knowledge of Choctaw weaponry with Bradley McMillian and Paul Buntz. Southeastern OK State University hosts Choctaw Day on campusStudents get a hands on experience with...
View ArticleChoctaw Nation Strives to Improve Lives of Tribal and Non-Tribal Neighbors
Choctaw Nation Strives to Improve Lives of Tribal and Non-Tribal NeighborsThe Choctaw Nation is far more than the third largest tribe in the United States. It is also far more than an owner of casinos...
View ArticleChoctaw Nation Recycling to make an IMPACT in northeastern region of the...
Choctaw Nation Recycling to make an IMPACT in northeastern region of the Choctaw service areaChoctaw Nation Recycling will soon begin an ambitious new endeavor titled Choctaw Project IMPACT, which will...
View ArticleMilitary mother's surprise Christmas homecoming
Jennifer Rodriguez holds Josef as he meets her at the door. Military mother’s surprise Christmas homecomingTwo young boys were overwhelmed when their Christmas wishes were granted early at the Choctaw...
View ArticleCultural Services Staff members attend Native American Museum Studies Institute
Recently, two members of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Cultural Services team attended the Annual Native American Museum Studies Institute on the campus of the University of California at Berkeley....
View ArticleSoutheastern OK State University's Native American Center gets an upgrade
Governor Bill Anoatubby,SE President Larry Minks, Chancellor Glen Johnson and Chief Gregory E. Pyle. Southeastern OK State University’s Native American Center gets an upgradeStudents at Southeastern...
View ArticleYouth Sports Camp Applications now available
The applications for the Choctaw Nation Youth camps are now available. Please visit Choctaw Youth Camps to download application. For more information please contact Kevin Gwin at 800.522.6170.
View ArticlePreparation is key to success
Choctaw Nation Chief Gregory E. Pyle adds his signature to resolutions approved during the Five Civilized Tribes Inter-Tribal General Session on Friday in Durant. Photo by LISA REED/Choctaw...
View ArticleChoctaw Nation visits San Diego and Phoenix
Miss Choctaw Nation Cheyenne Murray and Melissa Jones keep up the pace in the Snake Dance. Click the link below for a video SanDiegoPhoenix_meetingsChoctaw Nation heads west to revive cultureBy BRET...
View ArticleSidney’s Sticks
Sidney’s SticksBy LISA REED, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma“Sidney White sticks” – It’s a term synonymous with perfection to most who play stickball. Born in 1889, Sidney White lived a long and active life...
View ArticleAtoka community leaders install six new storm shelters
Community leaders from the Atoka area dedicate one of the six storm shelters at the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Atoka. Atoka community leaders install six new storm sheltersBy BRET MOSS Choctaw Nation...
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