Rattan school wins JOM exemplary school award
Chief Gregory E. Pyle, Rattan’s JOM Coordinator Felicia Morse, Superintendent Shari Pillow, Vice Chairperson Roseanna Sorrells, Chairperson Kendra Taylor and Choctaw Nation Sr. Director of JOM Rebecca...
View Article**Salt pork and the pursuit of sweet tea**
© Vonna Shults, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma BiskinikBacon. Bacon is everywhere. We see bacon on our breakfast plates, on our cheeseburger at lunch, wrapped around a filet mignon for dinner, and we may...
View ArticleThe dangers of distracted driving
The dangers of distracted driving With ever increasing demands on our personal and professional time in today’s busy society, learning to juggle multiple tasks at once is something we all face daily....
View ArticleChoctaw University receives prestigious award
Jack Hedrick, Choctaw University Program Manager; Dr. Aaron Adair, Dean of Adult and Distance Education at Southeastern Oklahoma State University; and Tana Sanders, Director of the Choctaw Nation of...
View ArticleChief Gregory E. Pyle inducted into the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce Hall...
Chief Pyle addresses the audience as he accepts his award. Chief Gregory E. Pyle inducted into the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce Hall of FameChoctaw Nation Chief Gregory E. Pyle was inducted into...
View ArticleChoctaw University students visit the Oklahoma State Capitol
Choctaw University students visit the Oklahoma State CapitolStudents of the award-winning Choctaw University were invited to Oklahoma City on Tuesday, March 26, to tour the Oklahoma State Capitol and...
View ArticleAT&T to offer discount to tribal members
Please visit the information page to see if your family will be able to benefit from this discount from AT&T. At&T Discount for tribal members
View ArticleDistricts schedule 2013 Princess Pageants
Districts schedule 2013 Princess PageantsThe District Princess Pageants are scheduled! Young ladies will be chosen in three age groups to represent their district for the next year. The winners in each...
View ArticleDoing her part to better the community
Connie Zalenski drops off bags of recyclable material from her home in the recycling bin at the tribal complex in Durant.Doing her part to better the communityPurchasing employee Connie Zalenski...
View ArticleArt in the Southwest Air
Art in the Southwest AirChoctaw Artists exhibit work during Amarillo and Albuquerque cultural gatheringsBy BRET MOSS Choctaw Nation of OklahomaAmarilloChoctaw Nation visited Amarillo Texas on April 5,...
View ArticleThirty years of service
Thirty years of serviceDoris Ross celebrates 30-year anniversary with Choctaw NationBy CHRISSY SHEPARD Choctaw Nation of OklahomaDURANT, Okla. – Not many people that have worked in the same job for 30...
View ArticleBook-signing in Durant to highlight 'Choctaw: A Cultural Awakening'
Book-signing in Durant to highlight ‘Choctaw: A Cultural Awakening’The many facets of the Choctaw Nation reflect paths traveled by thousands over hundreds of miles. The Choctaw people persevered...
View ArticleChoctaw Nation Outreach adds programs, helps more families
Choctaw Nation Outreach employees Christi Hammons of Tribal PREP; Brandi Smallwood of Chahta Inchukka; Anglea Dancer, Better Beginnings Senior Director; and Barbara Moffitt of Chahta Vlla Apela....
View ArticleThe students of Jones Academy's 5th grade class experience an eventful year
The students of Jones Academy’s 5th grade class experience an eventful yearContributed by JOE SIRMANS - Jones AcademyFirst Field Trip - Eufaula Oklahoma May 2, 2013 Jones Academy 5th grade got to...
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Choctaw ChampionJoe Standifer shines in AEFL Joe Standifer is a champion, an American Eight-Man Football League (AEFL) champion to be specific. The Sachse Stallions, the team where Joe assumed the roll...
View ArticleChoctaw Nation Donating to Tornado Recovery
Beginning Friday, May 24, the people of the Choctaw Nation will be donating 7 days of its net profits in fuel sales to the Salvation Army for those affected by the devastating tornado damage in...
View ArticleChahta Foundation awards scholarships
Chahta Foundation awards scholarships Accompanied by Assistant Chief Gary Batton, those who earned scholarships are recognized for their accomplishments. The Choctaw Nation Chahta Foundation has...
View ArticleThe Art of Dylan Cavin
Cavin displays his artwork, “Overalls and Bright Skies” and ”Gold Skies,” at the Choctaw Cultural event in Norman on May 23. “Gold Skies” was a cover of Oklahoma Today Magazine, and “Overalls and...
View ArticleChoctaw Days’ Return to the Smithsonian
Choctaw Days’ Return to the SmithsonianChoctaw Days is returning to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., for its third straight year. The event, scheduled for...
View ArticleUrban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas relocates to Dallas Medical District
Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas relocates to Dallas Medical District Information provided by The Urban Inter-Tribal Center The Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas (UITCT) announced today its move to...
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