June 2023 Biskinik

June 2023

News

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Update

By Kendra Germany-Wall and Christian Chaney An update on the Missing and Murdered Peoples movement for 2023.

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2023 Tribal Election Guide

Every eligible tribal member must be registered with the Voter Registration Department to vote in tribal elections.

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Bench, Bradford inducted into American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame

By Christian Toews Choctaw tribal member Johnny Bench has been inducted into the American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City.

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National Day of Prayer 2023 Photo Gallery

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma took part in National Day of Prayer on May 4, 2023. Visitors and associates were invited to take part in the event.

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Healthy Aging helps elders live a better life

By Chris Jennings Several programs available throughout the Choctaw Nation help elders live better, healthier lives.

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Being trained and prepared ahead of time helps in active attack situations

By Shelia Kirven Active attack situations are on the rise in today's world. Unfortunately, they are also hitting closer to home. Choctaw Nation helps to educate people on how to keep safe during active attack situations.

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CNO 2023 Adult Education Program Graduates

Students from around the United States participated in this program, earning their GED.

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Tribal regalia bill among 20+ pieces of legislature vetoed by Stitt

By Kendra Germany-Wall The rights of Native Americans to wear tribal regalia during graduations come into question after Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt rejected Senate bill 429.

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Stitt’s education tax plan

By Kendra Germany-Wall Governor Kevin Stitt recently celebrated the passage of HB 1934, the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act, in the House of Representatives by a vote total of 61-31.

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Leadership Speaks

CNHSA is here to help

By Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. We strive as a nation to create one of the most comprehensive healthcare plans for our tribal members so that, during their time of need, the most important question is when I will get back to normal, and not how I will get back to normal.

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District 11, June 2023

By Tribal Councilmember Robert Karr Welcome to summer. I hope your family has a wonderful time together at the lake, ballgames, or on vacation for the next few months! As we enjoy the outdoors, we can brag about living in the most beautiful part of Oklahoma with many of our Choctaw people in the Choctaw Nation!

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Throwback message: What is man?

By Olin Williams Man is a reflection of the triune God, which created him. Being a reflection of the triune God, man has three functions. He has a body, soul and spirit.

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