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Civic engagement an essential part of tribal sovereignty

Tribal sovereignty is the right and ability to govern ourselves as a people to support our community and future generations. Learn about Choctaw tribal members who are making a change in their community through civic engagement.

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May 2024

Biskinik is the official newspaper of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Check out the May 2024 issue.

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“Pimple Mounds,” “Mima Mounds,” “Prairie Mounds,” oh my!

Small mounds that go by several names dot the Oklahoma landscape, we look at what these mounds are and where they came from.

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NEWS

Drew Robinson shares his story of survival

By Christian Toews

Former Major League Baseball player, Drew Robbins, shares his story during the Annual Mental Health and Substance Misuse Conference hosted by the Choctaw Nation.

The Journey to Natural Healing

By Christian Chaney

Dr. Carmen Jones is a passionate Naturopathic Doctor who practices natural healing methods and educates communities in Oklahoma on the power of nature and holistic medicine.

Total eclipse of the chukvsh

By Christian Toews

Visitors gathered in the Choctaw Nation to observe a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. This rare event drew people from all over the country to the path of totality that went through the Choctaw Nation's reservation.

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Leadership Speaks

Chief Batton explains why the National Day of Prayer is so important to the Choctaw Nation

By Chief Gary Batton

Chief Batton led the group in attendance in the prayer and he explained that prayer is a large ingredient of the Chahta Spirit.

Choctaw Nation offers help for sexual assault victims

By Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr.

Native Americans are 2.5 times more likely to experience sexual assault compared to all other races. The Choctaw Nation victim assistance program is there to help.

Lessons From Green Beans

By Olin Williams

We can learn spiritual truths from nature. The characteristic of the left-handed green beans can teach us great spiritual truths.

COUNCIL CORNER

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District 6, May 2024

By Tribal Councilmember Jennifer Woods

District 6 updates on upcoming graduations, the Trail of Tears walk, new homes, senior lunches and more.

District 4, April 2024

By Councilman Jess Henry

With the coming of spring, District 4 has been busy with the yearly events that mark the changing of the seasons, plus a groundbreaking new community center announcement.

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District 3, April 2024

By Tribal Councilmember Eddie Bohanan

Eddie Bohanan gives an update on what’s going on in District 3 for Spring 2024.

District 6, February 2024

By Tribal Councilmember Jennifer Woods

We ended our year celebrating Christmas with parties for our children and seniors. But the most exciting news is that we were able to move into our new community center!

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PEOPLE YOU KNOW

Ingram accepted into 2+2 BFA Joint Program

Emily Ingram of Ada, Oklahoma, is one of 12 students accepted into the prestigious 2+2 BFA Musical Theater Joint Program.

Valdez turns 18

Sienaca Valdez celebrates her 18th birthday and her graduation, magna cum laude, from Trinity High School in Whitesville, Kentucky.

Broswell turns 13

Hunter Broswell recently celebrated his 13th birthday.

Brock signs with Murray State

Local cowgirl Pakanli Brock signs Letter of Intent with the Murray State College Rodeo Team.

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HEALTH

Mental health continues to be a top priority for Choctaw Nation

By Chris Jennings

The mental health of tribal members is important to the Choctaw Nation. Several programs and services are available to help those in need.

Sometimes all it takes is love and caring, a story from Chi Hullo Li

By Chris Jennings

The Choctaw Nation's residential treatment center for women, Chi Hullo Li is just one of the many ways the Choctaw Nation shows its love for tribal members.

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