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July 2024

July 2024

Biskinik is the official newspaper of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Check out the July 2024 issue.

Minutes from the Treaty of Fort Adams (Part 1)

Minutes from the Treaty of Fort Adams (Part 1)

For many decades prior to the 1801 Treaty of Fort Adams, Choctaw leaders had been renting Choctaw lands to the French, British, and Spanish. Rent was paid to the Choctaw Nation in the form of gifts or presents.

NEWS

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.

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 2024

A beach day at Sardis lake provides information about various programs the Choctaw Nation offers.


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Leadership Speaks

COUNCIL CORNER

District 4, July 2024

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Exciting things have been happening around District 4.

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.

District 11, June 2024

Congratulations to all the students that completed their educational goals in May and I wish you the best in your future plans!

District 6, May 2024

District 6 updates on upcoming graduations, the Trail of Tears walk, new homes, senior lunches and more.


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PEOPLE YOU KNOW

Fowler coaches team to Texas 4A Championship

Former Baltimore Oriel draft pick Zach Fowler coaches the Liberty-Eylau baseball team to the Texas State Championship.

Shoptese earns welding certificate

Bryce Shoptese earns welding certificate from Pioneer Technology Center.

James earns doctorate from UTHealth

Alexander James earns a doctorate from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Cizik School of Nursing.

Romo graduates from UNT

Beren Romo earns a bachelor's from the University of North Texas.


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HEALTH

Mosquitos suck; don’t let the bite get you down

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.


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