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Choctaw Nation progress continues with new facilities, economic ventures
The McAlester Wellness Center under construction.Choctaw Nation progress continues with new facilities, economic venturesBy Lisa ReedChoctaw NationMcAlester, Okla. - Construction is well under way on...
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Staff Sergeant Woods adds new accomplishment to military career
Staff Sergaent Matthew Woods stands in uniform with his wife Jamie Woods.SSG Woods graduates from Civil Affairs Qualification courseBy Brandon FryeChoctaw NationStaff Sergeant Matthew J. Woods was born...
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Iti Fabvssa - Early Choctaw Games
Corn kernels used in the early Choctaw Corn Game.Early Choctaw GamesIn the past, Iti Fabvssa explored activities Choctaw people used to pass the time, whether for entertainment or for competitive...
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Respect, preservation go hand-in-hand during cemetery clean-up
King Cemetery, in Haskell County, is shown after improvements made by the Choctaw Nation Historic Preservation Department.Respect, preservation go hand-in-hand during cemetery clean-upBy Zach...
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YAB conference trains young leaders
Youth Advisory Board students line up for a group photograph before splitting off into groups to work together in team building activities on a stickball field in Durant.Youth Advisory Board holds...
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Choctaw pride’s got wheels
Suzanne Green picks up her Choctaw car tagChoctaw Pride’s got WheelsBy Zach MaxwellChoctaw NationDurant, Okla. - In the first four months of the new Choctaw license plate availability, nearly 11,500 of...
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The Yvppvlli Project: ‘A shining moment of opportunity and hope’
Left to right: Melissa Lewis (Yvppvlli volunteer - Cherokee), Michelle Johnson-Jennings (Yvppvlli Investigator - Choctaw), and Karina Walters (Yvppvlli Investigator - Choctaw) on a portion of the...
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Choctaw Nation, IHS to build Regional Medical Clinic in Durant
Choctaw Nation, IHS to build Regional Medical Clinic in DurantDurant, Okla. - The Choctaw Nation and Indian Health Service are entering into an agreement to build a Regional Medical Clinic in Durant....
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Choctaw Nation scholars take home honors
Seth Fairchild (center), assistant director of the Chahta Foundation, congratulates Academic All-Staters Todd Riddle (left), a graduating senior from Roland High School, and Brady Sorrels, a senior...
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A Conversation with Choctaw filmmaker Mark Williams
Mark Williams takes a break from directing “The Unrest” with some of the actors for his film. The children were ghosts in the thriller.Choctaw writer, producer, and director shares some of his storyBy...
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Batton Scholarship Spotlight: Twahna Hamill
Twahna Hamill one of the six recipients of the Batton Family Scholarship.Batton Scholarship Spotlight: Twahna Hamill(Editor’s note: This is the first in a series about the six recipients of the Batton...
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Choctaw Nation Health Clinic Opens in Poteau
Surrounded by local dignitaries and clinic physicians and staff, Chief Gary Batton cuts a ribbon symbolizing the grand opening of the Ruben White Health Clinic in Poteau, OK.Choctaw Nation Health...
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Choctaw Nation and Indian Health Services partner on regional health clinic...
Choctaw Nation and Indian Health Services partner on regional health clinic in DurantDurant, Okla.– A ground breaking ceremony was held July 6 to celebrate a Joint Venture between the Choctaw Nation...
View ArticlePresident Obama to visit the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
President Obama to visit the Choctaw Nation of OklahomaDurant, Okla. - On Wednesday, July 15th, the President will travel to Durant, Oklahoma, where he will visit the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and...
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Choctaw to continue baseball career at Hillsdale College
Spencer Tidwell, Durant High School, shows his Hillsdale College cap after signing a letter of intent to play baseball for the Saints.Choctaw to continue baseball career at Hillsdale CollegeBy Zach...
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President Obama pledges to do better by our ‘first Americans’
President Obama pledges to do better by our ‘first Americans’ community center on March 4.President visits Choctaw Nation to unveil new program and meet with Choctaw youthBy Ronni PierceChoctaw...
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Choctaw Nation receives Beacon Award
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s Flight Operations pilots John Wesley, Al Cherry, and Quentin McLarry.Choctaw Nation receives Beacon AwardBy Lisa ReedChoctaw NationOklahoma City, Okla. - Eighty missions …...
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Timber trust lawsuit settled
An example of clear-cutting on former trust lands in the Choctaw Nation. [Photo Provided by Ackerman McQueen]Timber trust lawsuit setttledBy Zach MaxwellChoctaw NationDurant, Okla. - The Chickasaw and...
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Grand Opening of the Grand Theater
Celebs add glam to noteworthy event at Choctaw Casino ResortBy Charles ClarkChoctaw NationDurant, Okla. - It’s not unusual to find fun and excitement in the Choctaw Casino. But June 28 saw even more...
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Young actor Mayo’s career on the rise
Photo provided by Bjoern Kommerell.Young actor Mayo’s career on the riseBy Brandon FryeChoctaw NationLos Angeles, Cali. - Cody Mayo, a Choctaw Nation member, is living his life-long dream: to be an...
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