![February 2024 Biskinik](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/feb2024issue.png)
February 2024
News
![CNO Education Programs](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/biskinik-feb2024-education-cover-story-696x392.jpg)
CNO supports academic success as a new semester kicks off
Choctaw Nation's Education Programs are in full swing, providing comprehensive assistance to students of all ages.
![CNO Representatives On Red Carpet](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cno-reps-on-red-carpet-696x392.jpg)
Echo brings Choctaw culture to the Hollywood red carpet
Marvel Studios Echo red carpet event attended by cast, crew and tribal leaders of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
![Old Hospital in Talihina](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/old-hospital-talihina-nara-696x392.jpg)
EPA awards nearly $2 Million in cleanup and climate grants to Choctaw Nation
EPA grants will benefit tribal members and surrounding communities.
![One Legacy Rose Bowl Float](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/one-legacy-rose-bowl-float-696x392.jpg)
Choctaw tribal member’s legacy honored during 135th Rose Parade
Choctaw woman honored for being an organ donor during Rose Parade.
![Stacey Woolley](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/stacey-woolley-1-696x392.jpg)
Woolley wins Tulsan of the Year award
Tulsa People magazine awards Tulsan of the year to Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal member Stacey Woolley.
![Lily Gladstone Golden Globe Winner](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/lily-gladstone-golden-globe-winner-696x392.jpg)
Lily Gladstone wins Golden Globe for best actress
Lily Gladstone is the first Native woman to win Golden Globe award for best actress.
![Beekeeping Tools](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/beekeeping-tools-696x392.jpg)
Attendees all abuzz after beekeeping workshop
Over 100 people attend bee keeping workshop at the Choctaw Nation Community Center in Durant.
![Chahtapreneur Business Center Ribbon Cutting](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/chahtapreneur-business-center-ribbon-cutting-696x392.jpg)
New Chahtapreneur Business Center opens in Durant
The Chahtapreneur Business Center located in Durant, Oklahoma, recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility features a coworking space for Choctaw tribal members.
![Tvshka Homma Community Lunch](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tvshka-homma-lunch-1-696x392.jpg)
Tvshka Homma hosts first community lunch
Community members share ideas and fellowship at Tvshka Homma's first community lunch.
![Tick Borne Illness Prevention](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tick-borne-illness-prevention-696x392.jpg)
Tick borne illnesses can be prevented with a few easy steps
Being tick-aware can prevent life-changing illnesses.
![Lauretta Newby Coker](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/lauretta-newby-coker-artwork-696x392.jpg)
Newby-Coker’s art featured in Echo, Stanford University and Colorado Museum
Choctaw artist has her artwork featured in the Disney+ Marvel series, Echo along with other notable recognitions.
![American Hospital Association Award](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/american-hospital-association-award-696x392.jpg)
CNHSA celebrates 75 years of membership
The Choctaw Nation Health Care Center in Talihina has received a commemorative plaque to commemmorate its 75 years of membership in the American Hospital Association.
Leadership Speaks
Take a beat to love your heart during heart month
February is American Heart Month, a time to pay special attention to understanding, preventing, and treating heart disease – the leading cause of death in the nation.
![District 6 Ribbon Cutting](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/district-6-1-696x392.jpg)
District 6, February 2024
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!
The Two Covenants
Are you an Ishmeal Christian or and Isaac Christian?