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  • Dad and son walking while hunting and fishing
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    Tribes File Federal Suit Against Gov. Stitt and Wildlife Department Over Prosecution of Hunting and Fishing on Tribal Land

    Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, and Cherokee Nation filed a federal lawsuit in United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma naming Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt; his recently appointed special prosecutor, Russ Cochran; and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation as defendants.

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  • Jerry McKinney of District 3 (Smithville), and Mary Aaron of District 2 (Broken Bow)
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    Choctaw Nation Honors Outstanding Elders for Dedication and Service

    Both individuals exemplify the core values of faith, family, and culture through their lifelong commitment to serving others and strengthening their communities.

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  • Oklahoma representatives at Daisy Ranch listen to a presentation from James Grimsley, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s executive director of advanced technology initiatives.
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    Choctaw Nation Hosts Interim Study on Drone Technology to Improve Rural Transportation Safety

    Oklahoma lawmakers visited the Choctaw Nation’s Emerging Aviation Technology Center to study how drones can improve rural road safety and innovation.

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  • Choctaw seal on a green background
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    Choctaw Nation Achieves National Safety Council Award for Safe Work for Third Straight Year

    The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma achieved a major safety milestone in 2024 with over 21 million hours worked, zero fatalities, and an incident rate well below industry standards, earning national recognition for outstanding workplace safety.

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    Sixth Annual Trail of Tears Virtual Journey Kicks Off

    Join a three-month virtual walking challenge retracing the historic Trail of Tears route, using the Be Well app to log your steps and connect with participants worldwide.

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    Choctaw Nation Wildlife Conservation Department Promotes Food Sovereignty Program on the Reservation

    Choctaw Nation Department of Wildlife Conservation is inviting hunters to participate in the Hunters for Food Sovereignty program by donating deer meat via three local deer meat processors. The program will take donated harvests and distribute the meat to tribal members via community centers on the reservation.

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  • Dad and son walking while hunting and fishing
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    Choctaw Nation Statement Regarding Hunting and Fishing Rights

    Chief Batton asserts that Tribal members have the inherent right to hunt and fish on their reservations without needing a state-issued license.

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