March 2024 Biskinik Issue

March 2024

News

CNO continues to enforce law and order, despite claims from Oklahoma Governor

By Kendra Germany-Wall The Choctaw Nation has been upholding law and order successfully within the Nation's boundaries since McGirt and Sizemore went into effect.

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Big E: Dominating the Court and Navigating Life as a 7-Foot-2 Basketball Star

By Christian Chaney Erik Madrid, also known as Big E, a center for Tulsa Union High School has become a standout player, contributing significantly to his team's impressive 20-2 record and a remarkable 13-game win streak.

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Three Rivers Meat Company brings relief to southern LeFlore County food desert

By Shelia Kirven Choctaw Nation partnered with several others to build Three Rivers Meat Company to provide quality food and employment to area residents.

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CNO partners to bring Preston Harbor to Lake Texoma

By Chris Jennings The Choctaw Nation continues to diversify its economic profile with a strategic investment in Preston Harbor, a development community in Denison, Texas, 30 minutes from Choctaw Nation’s headquarters in Durant, Oklahoma.

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This one simple colorectal cancer test could save your life

By Chris Jennings The Choctaw Nation offers a simple at-home test kit that can screen for potential issues related to colorectal cancer.

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Choctaw Nation Publishes 2023 Year in Review

By Kellie Matherly The Choctaw Nation published the 2023 Year in Review in February. This annual report shows the Tribe's operations throughout the fiscal year, which runs from October 1 to September 30. It also highlights tribal member stories, programs, services, sovereignty and cultural efforts and financial information.

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The Choctaw Nation Continuing Wildlife Conservation Efforts

By Christian Toews Game Wardens play a critical role in Choctaw Nation’s wildlife conservation efforts.

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Dallas Inter-tribal Center/Urban Inter-Tribal Center to reopen as Texas Native Health

By Kellie Matherly Texas Native Health offers tribal members in the DFW Metroplex a closer option for basic health and wellness care, including diabetes management, dental services, primary care and more.

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The Choctaw Bible now available in digital format

By Christian Toews Anyone can now read the Choctaw Holisso Holitpa (Bible) from any device thanks to the YouVersion Bible App and bible.com.

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Leadership Speaks

Navigating Mental Health and Substance Misuse

By Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. The annual Navigating Mental Health and Substance Misuse Conference aims to foster collaborations with law enforcement personnel, mental health providers, prevention experts, and judicial professionals through emphasizing strong educational values and innovative practices.

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Conformity Versus Transformation

By Olin Williams After an individual receives Christ into their heart comes the duty of Christian life and service.

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