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Choctaw Nation Celebrates October with Awareness, Fun

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.

Lots of summer left for family fun in the Choctaw Nation

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!

Summer is Here and the Choctaw Nation is the Place to Be

Our reservation has some of the most beautiful places to visit in the country and all right here close to home.

Choctaw Nation is committed to health and longevity

The Choctaw Nation is committed to the health and longevity of our tribal members. That is evident by the availability of our 13 wellness centers across the reservation, accessible to all tribal members and associates of the tribe.

Choctaw Nation offers help for sexual assault victims

Native Americans are 2.5 times more likely to experience sexual assault compared to all other races. The Choctaw Nation victim assistance program is there to help.

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Choctaw Forestry Department moves into new home

The Tribal Forestry Services Department is a forestry wildland fire-fighting unit within the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. In just a few short years, the department outgrew its home, getting a new home in Talihina.

Navigating Mental Health and Substance Misuse

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.

Take a beat to love your heart during heart month

February is American Heart Month, a time to pay special attention to understanding, preventing, and treating heart disease – the leading cause of death in the nation.

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We accept milestone birthday greetings for ages 1, 5, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21, 30, 40, 50, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 and above. Couples may send announcements of silver wedding anniversary at 25 years of marriage, golden anniversary at 50 years, or 60+ anniversaries. We do not post wedding announcements. News from graduates of higher education only and sports submissions will be accepted as space allows. We welcome all letters from Choctaw tribal members. However, because of the volume of mail, it isn’t possible to publish all letters our readers send. Letters chosen for publication must be under 150 words. We require full contact information. Only the writer’s full name and city will be published. All events sent to the Biskinik will run the month of the event or the month prior to the event if the event falls on the first of the month.

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Obituary submissions are for Choctaw Nation tribal members only and are free of charge. The Biskinik will only accept obituary notices from funeral homes. Family members/individuals may submit funeral notices as long as the notice is from the funeral home or printed in their local newspaper through a funeral home service.Full-length handwritten notices will not be accepted. The Biskinik strives to serve all Choctaws. Therefore, any handwritten notices received will be searched online for official funeral home notices. If none are found, efforts will be made to contact the family and make arrangements for an official notice. Due to space limitations, there is a 150 word limit for obituaries. The online issue of the Biskinik will contain links to the full obituaries.

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