August 2024
News
Choctaw Nation prepares for another crowd-pleasing Labor Day Festival
By Kendra Germany-Wall The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma invites everyone to attend this year's Choctaw Labor Day Festival from Aug. 30 through Sept. 1. Here's a preview, giving you details on what to expect so you can plan your perfect festival trip.
View
Little brother of war ‘ishtaboli’ lives on with new generation of warriors on the field
By Chris Jennings From a brutal substitute for war, to a modern game that's slightly less brutal, Choctaw stickball is evolving along with its players.
View
Don’t forget to visit the Choctaw Museum this Labor Day Festival
By Shelia Kirven The Choctaw Nation Museum has implemented a new exhibit every year for the last 12 years. This year's new exhibit is "Choctaw Churches".
View
Choctaw Village: Celebrating tradition and culture
By Christian Chaney Once again the Choctaw Village opens its gates to display the traditional, historical, and cultural lifeways of the Choctaw people.
View
Healthy Living Tent to offer screenings and information at Labor Day
By Chris Jennings The Healthy Living Tent has been a welcomed site for many years at the Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival. Here's a brief look at what you can see in the 2024 tent.
View
Tent camping is a tradition for many at Labor Day Festival
By Christian Toews Learn about the tent city scramble at the Annual Labor Day Festival.
View
Softball remains a crowd favorite at Labor Day
By Christian Toews Softball has long been a tradition for many at the Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival.
View
Elders chair volleyball championship
By Shelia Kirven Elder Chair volleyball is a fun and competitive sport for Choctaw elders over 55. Here's some information about getting involved in the sport.
View
War Hoops Labor Day crowd pleaser
By Shelia Kirven War Hoops has been a long standing tradition at the Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival. The tournament was started around 25 years ago by Kevin and Tammye Gwin and Councilman James Dry.
ViewLeadership Speaks
Labor Day Festival is a Choctaw Nation Labor of Love
By Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. One of my favorite Choctaw Nation events that I attend is the annual Labor Day Festival. For many years, the nation has set aside the holiday weekend as a time of faith, family, and culture where all our friends and family have a chance to have fun and fellowship together.
ViewThe Persistence in Prayer
By Olin Williams "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you." Real prayer changes the person praying.
View
District 6, August 2024
By Tribal Councilmember Jennifer Woods We had a wonderful Independence Day celebration, not only with Boom in the Valley in Tuskahoma but also with the parade and fireworks show after the Relics and Rod Car Show in Wilburton that we helped sponsor, as well as the Red Oak parade and fireworks.
View