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July 2024
News
![Choctaw artists artwork at Choctaw Landing](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Biski-Hero-696x392.jpg)
Choctaw Landing features Choctaw art
Many Choctaw Artists created original art for the new Choctaw Landing resort in Hochatown, Oklahoma. The resort proudly displays over 40 pieces of original art throughout the location, over 600 pieces of artwork throughout guest rooms, and two large exterior sculptures to be installed this summer.
![Norma Howard](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/norma-howard-copy-696x392.jpg)
Choctaw Artist Norma Howard inducted into Native American Artists Hall of Fame
Well known Choctaw/Chickasaw artist Norma Howard was posthumously inducted into the Native American Artists Hall of Fame.
![Outreach at the Beach](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/outreach-at-the-beach-2-hro-696x392.jpg)
Outreach at the Beach 2024
A beach day at Sardis lake provides information about various programs the Choctaw Nation offers.
![Brianna Howard](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/brianna-howard-basketball-hero-696x392.jpg)
Sooner spirit and Choctaw pride shine on the field at OU
Discover more about the only active member of the RUF/NEKS and Lil' Sis representing the Choctaw Nation at the University of Oklahoma.
![Mosquito on arm biting someone](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/mosquito-696x392.jpeg)
Mosquitos suck; don’t let the bite get you down
The Choctaw Nation has begun a mosquito surveillance program with support from the Centers for Disease Control. Surveillance traps have been placed across the reservation to capture and test mosquitoes that may be carrying West Nile virus.
![2024 Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike Team](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/tot-bike-team-hero-696x392.jpg)
Choctaw Trail of Tears Bike Team completes 400-mile ride
With the struggles of a 400-mile bike ride, the Trail of Tears Bike Team gets a little better understanding of the journey their ancestors endured.
![Softballs and Baseballs](https://www.choctawnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/softball-baseball-e1719492294246-696x392.jpg)
Choctaws make Softball and Baseball State Tournament appearances
Several teams within the Choctaw Nation make State appearances in the OSSAA Slow Pitch Softball and Spring Baseball State Tournaments.
Leadership Speaks
Summer is Here and the Choctaw Nation is the Place to Be
Our reservation has some of the most beautiful places to visit in the country and all right here close to home.
District 4, July 2024
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Exciting things have been happening around District 4.
Three Classes of People in Church
In the church congregation today, there are the usual three classes of people who attends the services.
District 3, July 2024
Well, if you've been outside lately, then you already know that summer is here. It seems like I was just writing about spring arriving, and so quickly, it comes to an end.