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 […]
July 20, 2020

Choctaw, Chickasaw and Cherokee Nations issue joint statement

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown The leaders of the Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations have been, and continue to be, committed to discussing the parameters of the […]
July 17, 2020

Tribal leaders stand firm on sovereignty, helping chart the way forward with state, congress

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – Choctaw leaders are following yesterday’s announcement of an agreement-in-principle to confirm that nothing has been “given up” in the negotiated […]
July 9, 2020

Five Civilized Tribes statement on McGirt v. Oklahoma

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in the case of McGirt v. Oklahoma. In a 5-4 decision, […]
July 1, 2020

Choctaw blood donations hit all-time record

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown TALIHINA – A recent blood drive at the Choctaw Nation Healthcare Center in Talihina set a new record. A total of 116 […]
June 29, 2020

Choctaw Nation cancels annual Labor Day festivities

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – Out of an abundance of caution and in awareness of public health, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) has announced the […]
June 26, 2020

Choctaw Nation outlines COVID-19 relief funds

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – The Choctaw Nation announced plans today for distribution of $200.8 million of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act […]
June 11, 2020

Choctaw Nation to celebrate culture at annual Labor Day gathering

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will be modifying its annual Labor Day Festival to be held Sept. 4 to Sept. […]