October 2024

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Chief Batton sits at his desk, wearing a blue traditional Choctaw shirt.

State of the Nation address highlights successes and challenges

By Kellie Matherly Chief Batton, Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, gives his annual State of the Nation address. Explore the latest developments in our programs and services and hear inspiring stories from our tribal members.

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An old woman in a blue blouse holds up handcuffs and a flashlight.

“Grambo” turns 100

By Judy Allen Leatrice Carter, a 100-year-old former beautician turned bounty hunter, shares stories from her colorful past with Biskinik readers. A century of life for Mrs. Carter has been full of family love, adventure and a unique career.

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The 2024-2025 Choctaw Princesses are Senior Miss Melea Jefferson from District 2, Junior Miss Daryan Eubanks from District 9, and Little Miss Ava Davenport from District 9.

2024 Labor Day Festival Princess Pageant

Check out select photos from the 2024 Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival Princess Pageant.

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Kelbie Kennedy shoots an arrow at her target during the bow shoot on Sunday morning.

2024 Labor Day Festival Bow Shoot results

Check out photos from the 2024 Labor Day Festival bow shoot.

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2024 Labor Day Festival Youth Fitness Competition

By Shelia Kirven Take a look at some photos from the youth fitness challenge held at the2024 Labor Day Festival.

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2024 Labor Day Festival Softball Tournament

Check out photos of the winning teams from the Labor Day Festival Softball Tournament.

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Horseshoes is another of the highly competitive sports at Labor Day.

2024 Labor Day Festival Horseshoes

See photos from the 2024 Labor Day Festival Horseshoe Tournament.

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An overflow area was set up outside the chapel this year to allow for even more people to attend the worship service on Sunday morning.

2024 Labor Day Festival Worship Service

View select photos form the Labor Day Festival worship service.

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Gospel singers provide entertainment in the Choctaw Village during the 2024 Labor Day festival.

2024 Labor Day Festival Choctaw Village and Social Dancing

Check out photos from the Choctaw Village and Social Dancing events held at the 2024 Labor Day Festival.

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Men's Open Division First Place: Jordan Benson Second Place: Joshua Benson Third Place: Cody Hicks

2024 Labor Day Festival Fittest Warrior

Check out the photos from the Fittest Warrior competition held at the Labor Day Festival.

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Players from Rogue stickball team watch their teammates compete after a rain shower.

2024 Labor Day Festival Stickball Tournament

Check out Stickball photos from the 2024 Labor Day Festival.

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Last year's Tough Tough champion, Matt Harjo, tries to flip the 600lb tire during the 2024 Tough Tough event.

2024 Labor Day Festival Tough Tough Competition

Take a look at photos from the Labor Day Festival Tough Tough competition.

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The word quilt sewn from colorful square and triangle pieces of fabric

2024 Labor Day Festival Quilt Show

View photos from the 2024 Labor Day Festival Quilt Show

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A group of elders play chair volleyball.

2024 Labor Day Festival Elder Chair Volleyball

Take a look at the winners of the elder chair volleyball tournament from the Labor Day Festival.

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A volleyball player jumps to make a block during the Labor Day tournament.

2024 Labor Day Festival Volleyball

Check out some photos from the Labor Day volleyball tournament.

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Alex Martinez gains the lead with hundreds of runners behind him. Martinez won the 5K in a time of 17:35.

2024 Labor Day Festival 5K

See photos of the overall winners at the Labor Day Festival 5K.

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War Hoops, also known as basketball has long been a favorite at the Labor Day festival.

2024 Labor Day Festival War Hoops (Basketball) Tournament

See photos from the 2024 Labor Day basketball tournament.

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A cornhole bag flies through the air towards the board.

2024 Labor Day Festival Cornhole Competition

Take a look at the winner photos from the 2024 Labor Day Festival Cornhole competition.

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A man in a green shirt and a man in a purple shirt look down at their checkerboard during a game of checkers.

2024 Labor Day Festival Dominoes and Checkers

View photos of the winners from the Checkers and Dominos tournaments at the 2024 Labor Day Festival.

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Leadership Speaks

Choctaw Nation Celebrates October with Awareness, Fun

By Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. Fall is here, and it is time for cooler weather and a list of fall events that we will recognize on our tribal calendar that are open to the public.

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Councilman Jess Henry stands between two women for a photo.

District 4, October 2024

By Tribal Councilmember 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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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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God’s Ownership and Justice

By Olin Williams The doctrine of creation motivates Christians to share their resources with one another. God is the creator and author of all things, therefore, everything we have belongs to God.