March 2023 Biskinik

March 2023

News

Highlighting Chahta Ohoyo Hlampko Vhleha (Strong Choctaw Women) this Women’s History Month

By Kendra Germany-Wall and Shelia Kirven March is National Women's History Month. This story will feature several influential Choctaw women who have made a mark on the world.

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New housing options coming to CNO in 2024

By Christian Chaney Three housing complexes are coming soon. The complexes will be located in Durant, Calera and Broken Bow. The Haven, Durant location, consists of 216 units and will open in June 2024. 

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Winchester is two-time Super Bowl Champion

The Choctaw Nation Congratulates the Kansas City Chiefs and Choctaw tribal member James Winchester on their Super Bowl LVII win. 

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Sexual assault victims can receive SANE services at Talihina Health Care Center

By Shelia Kirven The Choctaw Nation Health Care Center, Talihina, Oklahoma, offers services for victims of sexual assault through the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) unit certified through the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).

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January 2023 Community Cultural Meetings Photo Gallery

Community Cultural Meetings were held in San Francisco and Denver in January.

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness

By Chris Jennings Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed every year in March. Despite being a leading cause of death in Native Americans, colorectal cancer is a very treatable disease.

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Spring gardening can be healthy in a number of ways

By Kellie Matherly When the weather warms up and the days get a little longer, it's time to think about planting those spring vegetables.

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Preparing for spring weather

By Christian Toews Dangerous weather can occur throughout the year, but spring increases the likelihood of a severe weather event.

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Leadership Speaks

Celebrating Social Work Month

By Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. March is Social Work Month, and the 2023 theme is Social Work Breaks Barriers.

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District 11, March 2023

By Tribal Councilmember Robert Karr Spring is around the corner. It's always beautiful and exciting to see leaves back on trees, green grass and warm weather! It's also a blessing to work with Chief Batton, Assistant Chief Austin and the Tribal Council as we look for ways to better serve our "Okla Chahta" (Choctaw people) with more opportunities.

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Valentine’s Day

By Olin Williams The concept of love is deeply rooted in the Bible. There are four types of love: storge, philia, eros and agape.

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District 10, March 2023

By Tribal Councilmember Anthony Dillard The Choctaw Nation, Atoka Community and Reba McEntire have partnered together for an exciting grand opening of Reba's Place in downtown Atoka, Oklahoma.

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