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20th annual California Choctaw cultural gathering to be held May 2-3 in...
A group of Choctaws from all over the U.S. have fun performing the Snake Dance while wearing traditional clothing. They had come together during last year’s California cultural gathering.20th annual...
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State of the Choctaw Language School
Executive Director of Education School Programs Jim Parrish and Assistant Director of the language school Teresa Billy in the lobby of the new school building in Durant.State of the Choctaw Language...
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Preferred Supplier Program continues to promote Choctaw Business
(Left to right) Sherlynn Kennedy, Brigette Viehe, Mike Viehe, Boyd Miller, and Billy Hamilton check out the easily recognized logo on a Servpro vehicle. Hamilton and Kennedy with Business Development,...
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New ventures planned in Antlers and Bethel/Battiest area
Shovels turn for a new Travel Plaza and Casino Too in Antlers on March 6. This is the first Choctaw Nation Travel Plaza in Pushmataha County.Choctaw Nation Breaks New GroundBy Brandon Frye & Ronni...
View Article2015 Trail of Tears Commemorative Walk
2015 Trail of Tears WalkThe Trail of Tears Commemorative Walk will be held at Tvshka Homma on Saturday, May 16.The purpose of this annual event is to honor and recognize the Choctaws who were forced to...
View ArticleApril is Autism Awareness-Know Your Signs
April is Autism Awareness-Know Your SignsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social,...
View ArticleFriendship through Famine
A Letter of Gratitude to the Choctaw NationBy Amadeus FinlayContributing Writer“A mist rose up out of the sea, and you could hear a voice talking near a mile off across the stillness of the earth… when...
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Kim accomplishes her diner dream
Owner and operator of Kim’s Diner, Kimberly Jones, stands with her partner Justin Strange who had stopped by the diner to help during the lunch rush. Since the grand opening of the restaurant on Mar....
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Oklahoma State University to supply student teachers for POSSE summer school...
K D Moody teachers a group of students during a summer school session in Durant. The POSSE summer school program is expanding this summer, with classes like this one in every district.Oklahoma State...
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Helping Choctaw Citizens take the Next Step
Choctaw Nation’s Next Step Initiative launches April 1, 2015This supplemental food voucher program is meant to assist tribal members in reaching the next step of self-sustainment through supplemental...
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Layne creates children’s apparel
Adrian Layne, Choctaw business owner, shows off a bit of her western style.Layne creates children’s apparelBy Brandon FryeChoctaw NationAustin, Texas - Five years ago, after bringing her first child...
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Poteau Family Embraces Athletics and Tribal Culture
Three generations of wrestlers: Jack Hornbuckle, grandson Roderick and son Dewayne pose for a photo at the Oklahoma wrestling tournament earlier this year. Photo ProvidedTough, Tough ChoctawsBy Zach...
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Choctaw Nation Head Start Centers recognized as Certified Healthy Early...
Center Supervisors above from left to right: Marie Cravens (Poteau); Gwen Martin (Idabel); June Dobbins (Bennington); Jennifer Helt (Wilburton); Lindsay Sistrunk (McAlester); Jackie Anna & Kathy...
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Wild Onions: A Choctaw Tradition
Wild onion pancakesWild Onions: A Choctaw TraditionBy Lindsey BilyeuChoctaw Nation Spring has finally arrived in Choctaw Nation. The weather is getting warmer, the landscape is finally starting to look...
View ArticleFinancial Planning, Business Planning,and Food Safety for South & East Oklahoma
Financial Planning, Business Planning,and Food Safety for South & East OklahomaThe University of Arkansas School of Law Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative has joined with the Farm Credit of...
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TELI Partners Collaborating on Early Childhood Services
TELI Partners Collaborating on Early Childhood ServicesBy Lisa ReedChoctaw NationDurant, Okla. - Choctaw Nation Tribal Early Learning Initiative (TELI) members signed a memorandum of understanding...
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We Never Lose Hope
The Inspirational Message behind Isabelle’s GardenBy Amadeus FinlayContributing WriterThe world of cinema has long been the realm of immense budgets and computer generated animation, but in a small...
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Assistant Jack Austin Jr. is ECU Distinguished Alumnus
Linda Massey presents Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. with a Distinguished Alumni award from East Central University. Austin earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the university.Assistant Jack...
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Choctaw Nation partners with City of Atoka to help finish sports complex
As part of the Community Development Initiative, Choctaw Nation partnered with the City of Atoka to help finish the new Atoka Sports Complex. Choctaw Nation provided a parking lot and walking path...
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Tvshka Homma Female Institute Highway Marker Unveiled
Chief Gary Batton, Tribal Council Members, and descendents of the first institute superintendent unveil the highway marker.Tvshka Homma Female Institute Highway Marker UnveiledBy Brandon FryeChoctaw...
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