September 2024 Biskinik

September 2024

News

Together We’re More Campaign highlights Choctaw spirit and impact

By Christian Toews Together We're More is not only a celebration of the Choctaw culture and impact. Learn how the marketing campaign has changed and the process behind this ever-growing celebration of Choctaw culture.

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CNO summer camps host over 2,200 youth in sports, culture and education

By Christian Chaney Kids and teens across the reservation enjoyed an exciting summer filled with camps organized by the Choctaw Nation. The camps help to educate and challenge students in a variety of disciplines.

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Choctaw Nation opposes hydropower project to protect natural resources and sovereignty

By Chris Jennings Lack of details and a disconnected phone number among the many reasons a pumped storage hydropower plant near Talihina is largely opposed.

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Dr. Deana Ward among seven Choctaw artists representing tribe at SWAIA

By Kendra Germany-Wall Each August, an estimated 100,000 people attend the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) annual Indian Market, the largest juried Native American art show in the world – Southwestern Association for Indian Arts.

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Non-Emergency Dispatch Line available to contact CNO Lighthorse Police and Security

By Shelia Kirven Save the new non-emergency phone number for the Choctaw Nation Department of Public Safety now.

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Camp Chahta: Guiding college freshmen and building a tribal community

By Christian Chaney A summer opportunity brings direction and community to college freshmen.

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Proper child safety seats can prevent tragedies

By Chris Jennings Native American children are at a higher risk of injury or death in a car crash. The Choctaw Nations Children Matter Program is here to help with that.

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Nike partners with Choctaw Nation and Texas Rangers for youth event

By Christian Toews Around 90 athletes from all over the Choctaw Nation Reservation participated in the Nike N7 Diamond Experience on July 13 in Durant, Oklahoma.

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Choctaw Nation nonprofit continues to help tribal members achieve higher education goals

By Christian Toews Chahta Foundation awards the highest number of scholarships to date. Helping more students pursue their dream of higher education.

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Leadership Speaks

Lots of Summer Left for Family Fun

By Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. Learn about upcoming events from the end of summer into the fall. In Choctaw country, there is something for all ages. School kids are settling into the new school year, days are beginning to get shorter, and while the calendar says autumn is approaching, there is still summer left for family fun!

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Be Aware of Brainwashing

By Olin Williams Be aware of being brainwashed by anything other than The Bible. Every human being is brainwashed to some degree by one philosophy or another. Depravity itself holds the human to satanically inspired humanism.

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District 9, September 2024

By Tribal Councilmember James Dry I hope everyone has enjoyed a wonderful summer, and I'm looking forward to the fall.

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