November 2023
News
Choctaw Nation celebrates Native American Heritage Month
For November, Biskinik is highlighting the successes of Choctaw Nation tribal members for Native American Heritage Month.
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Choctaw Nation visits France
By Christian Toews Choctaw Nation delegation travels to France to commemorate WWI battle and honor Choctaw Code Talkers.
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Native ChocTalk preserving tribal stories for future generations
By Shelia Kirven Rachael Youngman is the creator and host of the podcast Native ChocTalk. She interviews individuals from all tribes who wish to share their stories, ancestral history, traditions and cultural information.
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Tribal member signs UFC contract
By Christian Chaney Payton Talbot broke the bantamweight record for most significant strikes in the history of Dana White’s Contender Series and signs contract with UFC.
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Saige Maxville takes on cancer with a tvshka spirit
By Kendra Germany-Wall Saige Maxville exemplifies what it means to be a Choctaw warrior but has been on a complex medical journey that few would ever suspect.
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CNO tribal member working to aid Denver Native American Community through Equal Justice Works Fellowship
By Kendra Germany-Wall Isabel Dufford plans to use her law degree to provide direct representation, education and advocacy for the Native American community in Denver in family law matters.
ViewCindy Humphrey follows dream of becoming a teacher
By Kellie Matherly Cindy knew she was destined to be a teacher when she was a little girl playing school with her dolls and stuffed animals. As an adult, she put that dream aside to focus on other pursuits, but she always felt the call of the classroom. In 2019, she achieved her goal to finish her degree in education by the time she turned 50.
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Chahta Anumpa Aiikhvna apprentices graduate from inaugural program
By Chris Jennings The first four apprentices in the Chahta Anumpa Aiikhvna Apprentice Program were recognized as fluent speakers of the Choctaw language.
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Marshall helping to make geoscience more accessible and inclusive
By Chris Jennings Anita Marshall uses her life experiences to bring inclusivity to the geoscience field. She is also the leader of a unique field course and mentoring program called GeoSPACE, which addresses the accessibility and inclusivity of fieldwork.
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Second-generation OU football player recruited by Lincoln Riley finds his home in Norman
By Christian Chaney Gavin Marshall, a freshman on the 2023 University of Oklahoma roster, has a deep-rooted connection to the university. His parents, sister, grandmother and both great-grandparents all attended OU. His great-grandfather, John Curtis Berry, played lineman for the Sooners in the 1930s.
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Tribal member follows dream of owning and operating cattle ranch
By Kendra Germany-Wall Angela Theobald and her family run a working cattle ranch in Peeltown, Texas, outside of Dallas, that Theobald started from scratch. By day, Theobald works as a nurse and is working toward her nurse practitioner license (AGPCNP) by night.
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New training made possible in part by Choctaw Nation tribal member Jake Boyd
By Chris Jennings Jake Boyd brings specialized training to protect children to the Choctaw Nation and Indian Country.
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Tribal member, doctor receives national recognition for her work
By Chris Jennings Dr. Amanda Chisum Price brings national attention to the work being done in the Choctaw Nation.
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Wadley honored for his contributions to preserving Native American culture
By Christian Toews Gregg Wadley was honored with a Distinguished Service Award during the First Americans Museum's annual gala in Oklahoma City.
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Tulsa Choctaw reflects on life in the music industry ahead of new album release
By Shelia Kirven Choctaw musician, Geoff Bond shares stories from his long and storied career.
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Season of giving is when the Choctaw Nation shines
By Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. As we enter the holiday season the Choctaw Nation shows what the Chahta Spirit of Faith, Family and Culture truly means.
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District 6, November 2023
By Councilwoman Jennifer Woods November is a busy month, and we are thankful for so many things, like our new community center, where we will be able to better service our district.
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