September 21, 2020

Choctaw Nation provides life-saving resources

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – Forty-two NARCAN kits, lockboxes, and bags were distributed to participants during a recent drive-thru style overdose education and resource event […]
September 17, 2020

Choctaw Nation disaster preparation includes drones

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT– Week Three of National Preparedness Month is “Prepare for Disasters.” As part of the Choctaw Nation Office of Emergency Management’s preparation, […]
September 16, 2020

Flu vaccines available now through Choctaw Nation

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – Flu immunization is more important than ever this year with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) […]
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 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 […]