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A woman in a bright blue pantsuit receives a plaque from Councilman James Fraizer.

Cameron is First Language Speaker of the Month

Jean Hancock Cameron was recently recognized at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma's First Language Speaker of the Month.

Older man receives a plaque from Councilman Frazier.

Gary Lindley honored as Veteran of the Month

Gary Dude Lindley of District #12 was named Choctaw Nation's Veteran of the Month at the September 2024 Tribal Council Meeting.

Brannon McDonald, standing between two young girls accepts award.

McDonald wins at FCCLA National Conference

Brannon McDonald of Spiro placed second in the National STAR Event Competition at the 2024 FCCLA National Leadership Conference.

An older man in a red traditional Choctaw shirt poses for a photo with council member Anthony Dillard.

Scott is First Language Speaker of the Month

Nathan Scott is recognized for his efforts to preserve the Choctaw Language as a first-language speaker.

A man in a long-sleeved white shirt holds up a glad trophy while smiling.

Holt earns OU Spirit Team Award

Holt earns award from University of Oklahoma Spirit Team.

Young woman with dark hair and bangs, wearing glasses, smiles.

Byington a part of Leadership Ohio Class of 24

Kile Byington was recently selected as one of 35 fellows for Leadership Ohio's Class of 2024.

A woman in a black robe holding flowers in front of a judge's bench.

Gurney appointed to Colorado 4th Judicial District Court

Colorado Governor Jared Polis appoint Choctaw tribal member to the state's 4th Judicial District Court.

Dora Wickson

Wickson is First Language Speaker of the Month

Dora Wickson has been recognized as District 9's Choctaw Language First Speaker for June.

Jocelyn James

James selected for Oklahoma Ag Youth Council

Jocelyn James has been selected for the 2024-2025 Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry Ag Youth Council.

Jacob Keyes

Keyes graduates from Leadership Oklahoma

Choctaw tribal member Jacob Keyes graduates from Leadership Oklahoma's Class 36.

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