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  • Students first to complete Choctaw Language and Culture minor at SE
    Nov 1, 2011
    In collaboration with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Southeastern Oklahoma State University's English, Humanities and Languages Department offers a minor in Choctaw Language and Culture and recently produced its first six students to officially hold the minor.
  • Reminiscences of Carrie Bell Bohanan
    Oct 1, 2011 - Eagletown, Oklahoma
    Carrie Belle Tonihka Bohanan began her life on Feb. 22, 1914, in Eagletown to parents, Betsy Hotubbi Tonihka and John Silas Tonihka Jr., both of which were full blood Choctaw.
  • Viola Durant McCurtain shares her experience as a Choctaw
    Oct 1, 2011
    Born in the McCurtain area, she is the youngest of all her siblings. She attended a small school in the McCurtain area when she was a young girl. When she was 10-years-old, she began school at Wheelock, where she was not allowed to speak in her native Choctaw language.
  • Ruby Choate followed her dream
    Oct 1, 2011
    Ruby Annette Jones Choate was born on May 17, 1940, to Helen McCurtain Jones Taylor and Crosby Wilson Jones in the town of Unger, Okla., which is between Soper and Boswell.
  • What does Biskinik mean?
    Aug 1, 2011 - Choctaw Nation
    Many of the readers are asking, 'What does BISKINIK mean?' Biskinik is a, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker: Medium woodpecker, black-and-white mottled upperparts, white rump, and yellow-washed white under parts. Red throat, black border, Red crown, black and white striped face, neck. Dark wings have white shoulder patch. The black tail has black barred, white center strip scissortail appearance.
  • The lyrics of an earlier age
    May 1, 2011 - Choctaw Nation
    Former Wheelock students talk about their days at the Choctaw Nation boarding school
  • Women - The givers and supporters of life
    May 1, 2011 - Iti Fabvssa, Biskinik
  • Chief's State of The Nation Address
    Sep 6, 2010 - Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma
    Choctaw Nation Chief Gregory E. Pyle gives his State of The Nation address.
  • The Heart of The Culture
    Aug 19, 2010
    The main purpose of the School of Choctaw Language or Chahta Anumpa Aiikhvna, is to teach and perpetuate the Choctaw language, culture and history. There is one goal that the people of the School of Choctaw Language share: teach the Choctaw language to everyone that wants to learn.
  • Amerman creates unique beading by combining influence
    Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
    Multi-faceted and award-winning Choctaw artist Marcus Amerman is recognized for his photo-realistic beading images. Amerman also works with glass and ceramics.
  • Choctaw basket weaver Eveline Steele creates impressive Choctaw art
    Broken Bow, OK
    Eveline Steele of Broken Bow has a passion for traditional Choctaw basket weaving. Being the daughter and granddaughter of master artists Elsie Williams Battiest and Fannie Battiest Williams, she grew up with this art playing a prominent part in her life.
  • Dancing to reconnect: Impact of a Choctaw pastor still seen
    Larissa Copeland, Biskinik
    Though the impact of a simple decision, a simple act, can create waves of results throughout the years, often times many don’t know how or where it originated. The act in this case is dance. Could the simple act of dancing jumpstart a revival of a culture? In the opinions of many Choctaws, the answer is yes.
  • Lester dedicated to keeping Choctaw
    Portraying Choctaws correctly and uniquely in her artwork is important to Gwen Coleman Lester.
  • Choctaw Youth Camps promote cultural enrichment, active lifestyles
    Choctaw Youth learn traditional basket weaving techniques at a cultural enrichment camp this summer. The camp shows kids different aspects of the Choctaw heritage and culture, providing them exciting opportunities.
  • Choctaw place names in "Oklahumma"
    Iti Fabvssa, Biskinik
    Dear Iti Fabvssa, I've got a question about Choctaw towns and places in southeastern Oklahoma and what their names might translate into English. If possible I'd also like to know a little bit about their history. Thank you. --Ryan--
  • Making A Choctaw Bow
    Iti Fabvssa, Biskinik
    Dear Iti Fabvssa, I was wondering if you could tell me about the process for making a Choctaw longbow. Any help would be appreciated. Bess
  • Choctaw Nation to hold Traditional Potters’ Expo
    Durant, OK
    The Choctaw Traditional Potters’ Expo, hosted by the Choctaw Nation Historic Preservation Department, will be held Saturday, Nov. 27 at the Choctaw RV Park in Durant.
  • Choctaw Code Talkers recipient of DRUM Award for patriotism
    Choctaw Casino - Durant, OK
    The inaugural DRUM Award for patriotism is being awarded Nov. 1 to the Choctaw Code Talkers of World I for their contribution to freedom, liberty, peace and security.
  • Thomas Williston sworn in as new councilman
    Durant, OK
    Thomas Williston is sworn into office by tribal judge David Burrage on Nov. 29 at the tribal complex in Durant. Williston was elected to fill the vacancy left when District 1 Councilman Hap Ward passed away Aug. 3.
 
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