September 2022
News
CNO honors elders through programs, services designed to promote healthy aging
By By Kendra Germany-Wall and Shelia Kirven Staying active later in life important to healthy aging.
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Choctaw elders take part in chair volleyball tournament
The Choctaw Nation Wellness Center in Durant hosted the elder chair volleyball regional qualifier tournament on Thursday, July 28.
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Choctaw-Ireland scholars visit CNO headquarters
The 2022 Choctaw Irish Scholarship recipients, Skylee Glass and Aurianna Joines-Palmer, will leave soon to pursue their masters degrees abroad.
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Chief Batton throws the first pitch
Chief Gary Batton had the honor of throwing the first pitch before the Texas Rangers vs. the Chicago White Sox game on August 5.
ViewDeveloping early healthy habits for life long health
By Dr. Patrick McIntosh D.O.
Family Medicine Resident, CNHSA Instilling healthy habits in children can stop obesity before it starts.
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in DC
Chief Gary Batton and CNO Executive Director of Advanced Technology Initiatives James Grimsley participated in the "White House Summit on Advanced Air Mobility" on August 3, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
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Nation, others offer assistance to help you quit smoking
By Chris Jennings The most common cause of death among American Indian and Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) is heart disease, with cancer following a close second, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Both causes of death can be partially attributed to commercial tobacco use.
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CNO honors District 11 first language speaker Betty Thomas
District 11 first language speaker, Betty Thomas, was honored at the August 13 Choctaw Tribal Council meeting.
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Spooky writing workshop at Choctaw Cultural Center
By Chris Jennings The Choctaw Cultural Center will offer a chance to learn tips and tricks on writing spooky stories from award-winning Choctaw author Tim Tingle this fall.
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Planning ahead can make time of death less stressful for family members
By Chris Jennings Knowing what's involved and what needs to happen before death can take some stress away from family members so they can grieve and heal in a healthier way.
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Prepare for your next adventure in Choctaw Country
By Christian Toews Consider the season you'll be visiting the area, the length of your trip and what activities you might want to do while you are there.
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Join us for Labor Day
By Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. September is here, and like everyone else, I am excited that we will be able to celebrate Labor Day in person with each other this year!
ViewBrainwashing
By Olin Williams Webster defines brainwashing as "a forcible indoctrination to induce someone to give up basic political, social, or religious beliefs and attitudes and to accept contrasting regimented ideas." Every human being is brainwashed to some degree by one philosophy or another. If the right kind of "wash" is used, there is nothing wrong with brainwashing.
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District 10, September 2022
By Councilman Anthony Dillard July Veteran of the Month and First Language Speaker of the Month, both from District 10.
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