September 9, 2020

Blood recipient says “Thank You” to Choctaw Nation blood donor

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – Blood donors don’t always get a thank you. At the Choctaw Nation, appreciation is shared by saying or writing, “yakoke,” […]
September 3, 2020

Choctaw Nation forms Sovereignty Committee to guide future efforts

Choctaw Nation Casey Davis DURANT — Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton formally announced today the formation of the Sovereignty for Strong Communities Commission in the wake […]
September 1, 2020

Choctaw Nation’s Independent Elder Housing Program continues to grow

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT — Ten new energy-efficient, all-electric homes furnished with appliances are under construction in Calera for Choctaw elders. The affordable housing, available […]
August 29, 2020

Choctaw Nation provides masks for Native American youth

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – The COVID-19 pandemic has made protective face coverings a back-to-school supply for students this semester. The Choctaw Nation is providing […]
August 17, 2020

Choctaw Emergency Management Staffer named Top First Responder

Choctaw Nation Casey Davis DURANT – Jeff Thrasher is the second member of Choctaw Nation’s Department of Public Safety to be an Honored First Responder in […]
August 6, 2020

Choctaw Nation police officer recognized for saving a life

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – What started out as any other hot summer day recently in Bryan County, proved anything but routine for Matt Barreras, […]
August 4, 2020

Choctaw Nation provides masks for Native American students

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – The Choctaw Nation is providing washable masks for Native American students scheduled to return to school. The masks will be […]
July 29, 2020

Chief Batton responds to court ruling regarding the renewal of state gaming compacts

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton issued the following statement Tuesday on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of […]
July 27, 2020

Choctaw Nation employs Behavior Health Public Safety Liaison

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – Mental Health care is at the forefront of the Choctaw Nation’s public health initiatives. A Behavioral Health Public Safety Liaison […]