December 3, 2024

Choctaw Nation announces the Outstanding Elders of the Year

Release DURANT  – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma hosted the 2024 Outstanding Elder banquet to honor the elders from each district who stood out as exceptional examples […]
November 6, 2023

Chief Batton makes statement on Choctaw character in new Marvel series

Choctaw Nation DURANT – Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton issued the following statement about the new Marvel Studio series “Echo” on Disney+.  “We know viewers […]
September 5, 2023

Choctaw Nation Chief and Tribal Council Members sworn in

Choctaw Nation TVSHKA HOMMA, Okla. – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma held another successful Labor Day festival where Chief Gary Batton was sworn in for his […]
August 25, 2023

Choctaw Nation statement regarding Gov. Stitt’s comments at Tulsa Regional Chamber event

Choctaw Nation DURANT – Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton released a statement regarding Gov. Kevin Stitt’s statements at a Tulsa Regional Chamber event. “We […]
July 14, 2023

The Choctaw Nation will enforce the law

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton Editorial Local, state, and federal laws apply to everyone, and Choctaw Nation tribal members are not exempt. The idea that our […]
June 24, 2023

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma issues statement about Gov. Kevin Stitt’s press conference

Choctaw Nation DURANT – Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton issued the following statement regarding Gov. Kevin Stitt’s press conference about tribal compacts. “Gov. Stitt’s efforts […]
May 16, 2023

Choctaw Chief Gary Batton stars in episode of Netflix’s “Spirit Rangers”

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton appears in the recently launched second season of Netflix’s “Spirit Rangers.”  The animated […]
June 20, 2022

Chief Gary Batton selected to first-ever U.S. Department of Interior Tribal Advisory Committee

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – Gary Batton, Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO), has been named a primary member of the U.S. Department […]
May 5, 2022

Choctaw Nation statement regarding public safety bill

Choctaw Nation DURANT – Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton released the following statement regarding the passage of House Bill 3501, which received support from over […]