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BATTON: Lots of Progress in 2024 for the Choctaw Nation

Dec 28, 2024 | mcalesternews.com | Gary Batton

The end of the year is here, and it gives me time to reflect on the accomplishments of our tribe. The hard work and dedication of our tribal council, executive staff and associates have, once again, worked with our tribal members and communities for another successful year for the Choctaw Nation. As with every year, I really enjoy getting out into the reservation and meeting with tribal members at the Elder Dinners to celebrate the holiday season.
Choctaw Pride is Every Day; Take Special Notice in November

Oct 28, 2024 | choctawnation.com | Gary Batton

Nittak Moma Kvt Chahta Ilahninchi Nittak; Hohchvffo Chito Hvshi ya Aiokpanchi Fehna Ishi Published October 28, 2024By Chief Gary Batton Your browser does not support the audio element. Audio in Choctaw Language The Choctaw Nation and the rest of the United States celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November. It is a time that has been set aside to recognize cultures, traditions, and histories while also acknowledging Native Americans’ contributions to the world.
The Choctaw Language Preserves Tribe’s Heritage

Sep 16, 2024 | choctawnation.com | Gary Batton

Chahta Anumpa yvt Okla Immi Ilatomba Your browser does not support the audio element. Audio in Choctaw Language Imagine speaking English your entire life and being forbidden from speaking it in public outside of your own home. Hard to imagine, isn’t it? Unfortunately, that was life for our Choctaw ancestors after the trail of tears when attending American schools on the reservation. For years our ancestors had to hide the very thing that made them who they were.
The Chahta Spirit is Alive and Well at the Labor Day Festival

Aug 19, 2024 | choctawnation.com | Gary Batton

Na Yimmi, Chukka Achvffa, anonti Im Aivlhpesa ya Labor Day Festival vt Imissa Your browser does not support the audio element. Audio in Choctaw Language This is my favorite time of the year, and I am excited the Choctaw Labor Day Festival is upon us. Each year the festival is a great time for family to come together and, I hope you are able to join in all of the great activities this year. The Labor Day Festival highlights what the Choctaw people are all about.
Inter-Tribal Council is All About Friendship, Cooperation

Aug 5, 2024 | choctawnation.com | Gary Batton

The Choctaw Nation participates in the quarterly gathering of the five civilized tribes in Oklahoma for fellowship, cooperation and updates on the good works our tribes are fulfilling for all our tribal members. Our most recent Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes meeting was held from July 10-12 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at a Cherokee Nation owned and operated facility (Hard Rock Hotel & Casino).
Be Safe, Beat the Heat When Out and About in Choctaw Reservation

Jul 22, 2024 | choctawnation.com | Gary Batton

Oklahoma Alohbi Imaiya, Oka Ishko! Your browser does not support the audio element. Audio in Choctaw Language Coming up on Aug. 30, the Choctaw Nation will open our Labor Day Festival with games, rides, arts and crafts, good music and great food. It’s expected to be another hot one this year, so I urge you to please take precautions against the heat. The number one medical ailment that impacted the festival in 2023 involved heat-related emergencies.
Summertime Internships Are a Great Way to Gain Experience

Jul 8, 2024 | choctawnation.com | Gary Batton

Chahta Okla Toffa yvt Aivlhpesa Im Asha Your browser does not support the audio element. Audio in Choctaw Language I love summertime in the Choctaw Nation! Opportunities are as plentiful as the soaring temperatures across the reservation. From various summer sports camps for our K-12 students to early career opportunities for our college students via our Choctaw Nation Internship Program, the summer provides Choctaw Nation students of all ages with the chance to learn and improve.
June is an Important Month in Choctaw History

Jun 24, 2024 | choctawnation.com | Gary Batton

Chahta Hopaki Isht Anumpa ya Bissa Hvshi yvt Na Fehna Your browser does not support the audio element. Audio in Choctaw Language The Choctaw Nation will always protect the right of our sovereignty and self-empowerment – a right that our ancestors fought and died for in order that our nation would live on. The Choctaw Nation is governed by the Choctaw Nation Constitution, which was ratified by the people on June 9, 1984.
The Indian Citizenship Act is 100 years old. What lessons have we learned?

May 30, 2024 | yahoo.com | Gary Batton

Gary BattonMay 30, 2024 at 7:01 AM·2 min readMany people understand taking pride in being an American, while also honoring other parts of their identity. While we are proud to be citizens of the United States and our tribal nations, we are perhaps more aware than most of how important it is to demand and protect our citizenship. This week, we’re celebrating an important milestone in that struggle: the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act, which was approved by Congress in 1924.
Choctaw Nation proves its servants' heart in blood challenge

May 24, 2024 | choctawnation.com | Gary Batton

Choctaw Nation PhotoChahta Okla yvt i tishu chukvsh ahlichi Your browser does not support the audio element. Audio in Choctaw Language Each year the Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) has a Tribal Challenge amongst the tribes. The contest measures which tribe will donate the most blood for the year. This past year, from August 1 to January 31, the Choctaw Nation won the contest with a blood draw of 1,726, that equates to about 5,178 lives saved.