Scott is First Language Speaker of the Month

Nathan Scott, a lifelong resident of Tushka, Oklahoma, was honored at the July 13 Choctaw Tribal Council Meeting as the First Language Speaker of the Month.

Nathan was recognized for his dedication to preserving the Choctaw Language. He enjoys speaking to others in Choctaw and listening to Choctaw hymns. Nathan grew up in a home without running water or electricity until he was 16.

Before that, he would go to the creek and draw water for the family. Nathan worked for the Choctaw Nation for 13 years under cemetery preservation and was a Tribal Transit driver for many years. He attended ministry school in McKenzie, Tennessee, where he received his ministry license.

Nathan’s been married to his wife for 26 years. Together, they have three children and five grandchildren.

He is currently retired, is the pastor of six churches, and serves as treasurer for the Choctaw Cumberland Presbyterian Church.