May 3—Choctaw heirloom seeds that were sent into space as part of experiments on the International Space Station are back on Earth after spending more than five months in orbit. A SpaceX Dragon capsule, which carried the seeds and other cargo from the ISS, successfully splashed down off the west coast of Florida on Tuesday […]
DURANT, Okla. — Tribal members, government officials, associates, friends and family gathered Friday, April 26, to celebrate Chief Gary Batton’s 10 years of service as Chief of the Choctaw Nation. Batton was sworn into office on April 28, 2014, as the 47th Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Under his leadership, the tribe has evolved, significantly […]
Apr. 13—A motor vehicle compact between the state of Oklahoma and the Choctaw Nation was renewed this week for another 10 years. “I am happy to announce that we have finalized a 10-year car tag compact with the Choctaw Nation,” said Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt in a press release announcing the renewal. “This is our […]
Feb. 28—The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma gives information on the tribe’s 477 Program Youth Employment Services that helps Native American Youth to gain experience in today’s workforce. 1 What is the 477 Program? The program assists youth with opportunities for employment, education, training, and related services needed to succeed in the workforce. These services are […]
Dec. 22—The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma gives information on how tribal members can receive a free indoor air assessment. 1 What agencies from the Choctaw Nation are heading the program? Choctaw Nation’s Public Health is partnering with the tribe’s Environmental Protection Services to provide a free air quality test for all tribal members living on […]