September 2021
News
McGowan drafted by Phillies
By Shelia Kirven Christian McGowan, 21, was recently drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh round of the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft.
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PACE Program benefits both tribal and non-Tribal community
By Chris Jennings For 10 years, the Choctaw Nation PACE Program has been helping tribal and non-tribal members take steps to a healthier lifestyle.
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Karsyn Johnson follows future dreams by digging up the past
By Christian Toews Karsyn Johnson's love of history has taken her around the world. She recently returned from an archeological field school in Israel, where she was able to experience a variety of learning opportunities.
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Plan your fall foliage adventure in Choctaw Country
By Christian Toews A cool breeze is in the air, sunshine is plentiful and the mountains are covered in brilliant fall colors. Where can you find this picturesque experience? Right here in Oklahoma.
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Deputy Walt Mazar saves a life
By Shelia Kirven Deputy Walt Mazar, formerly of California's Napa County Sheriff's Department, recently saved the life of a young woman who had suffered major injury after becoming caught in a boat propeller.
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
When a new parent has a sick child, it can be a tough experience. When that child is diagnosed with cancer, it can be devastating.
ViewLeadership Speaks
A Peculiar People
By Olin Williams Let's look at the phrase, "a peculiar people." Webster's Dictionary defines "peculiar" as characteristic of only one person, group, or thing. It also means, distinctive or different from the usual.
ViewDistrict 10, September 2021
By Tribal Councilmember Anthony Dillard Chim Achukma from District 10. I am truly humbled and honored to be re-elected by you, the people, for another term as Tribal Council.
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District 9, September 2021
By Tribal Councilmember James Dry It's been very busy over the summer in District 9.
ViewDistrict 11, September 2021
By Tribal Councilmember Robert Karr Halito chim achukma! I hope you had a terrific summer. There is no place I had rather live than on the Choctaw Nation reservation.
ViewSelf Care is Essential
By Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. As we all continue to experience life with a pandemic, we understand that it has had an impact on all of us, emotionally, mentally and physically. It is important that we take care of ourselves for one another, our families, and our communities.
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