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Remember the reason for the season

By Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr.

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us – and not for holiday shopping, gift giving and the like. This is the time of year when we celebrate the birth of Christ, and all the blessings God has bestowed upon us, our families and the Choctaw Nation.

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What is a Gift

By Olin Williams

Webster's Dictionary states a gift is "something voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation." A gift could be given as an expression of honor.

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COUNCIL CORNER

Photo of Tribal Councilmember Robert Karr

District 11, December 2024

By Tribal Councilmember Robert Karr

A Christmas greeting from District 11 with an update on some of the things coming up for the holidays and the coming year.

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Photo of Tribal Councilmember Jennifer Woods

District 6, November 2024

By Tribal Councilmember Jennifer Woods

Fall is finally here, and we're enjoying the cooler temperatures and beautiful fall colors in the trees in District 6.

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District 4, October 2024

By Councilman Jess Henry

As we step into the cooler days of autumn, many are ready for a break from the summer heat. There's been plenty of excitement in District 4 over the past few months, and Councilmember Henry is thrilled to share some of the highlights.

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Photo of Tribal Councilmember Eddie Bohanan

District 3, October 2024

By Tribal Councilmember Eddie Bohanan

District 3 reflects on a busy and blessed summer and looks forward to an event-filled fall.

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PEOPLE YOU KNOW

Gregory makes name for herself in the golf world

Gregory makes name for herself in the golf world

Harlow Gregory is currently ranked 51st in the world in her classification (2028). The freshman is ranked number three in the state of Oklahoma.

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McDonald receives National Honor

McDonald receives National Honor

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently announced that student Kaylee McDonald from Bokchito, Oklahoma, has been selected to join the esteemed organization.

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Anthony Dillard receives OSU American Indian Alumni Society Distinguished Alumni Award

Anthony Dillard receives OSU American Indian Alumni Society Distinguished Alumni Award

Each year, the society selects an individual to receive the prestigious award from the OSU family who exhibits outstanding career success, lifetime achievement in society and significant service to the university and the OSU Alumni Association.

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Paxton named to 40 Under 40

Paxton named to 40 Under 40

Jessee Paxton, the Business Advisor at the Greenwood Women's Business Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and recipient of the 40 Under 40 Award, with a longstanding association with the SBDC.

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HEALTH

Mosquito on arm biting someone

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

By Chris Jennings

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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