Edition Archives:May 2026

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four people on a stage in traditional Japanese dress perform a tea ceremony as a Native man illustrates it.

Choctaw Artist chronicles Japanese tea ceremony at Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. 

D.G. Smalling acts as a recorder of a gathering, a practice often associated with 16th-century tea masters.

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Choctaw art exhibition at Fort Smith gallery, showcasing tribal craftsmanship and cultural heritage.

Collaboration between Tribe and ACHE brings Choctaw art to Fort Smith

The artwork of 15 Choctaw artists is currently being featured in a one-of-a-kind exhibit at the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

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Three buffalo in a field.

Choctaw Nation welcomes buffalo to their new home at the Choctaw Cultural Center

The Choctaw Cultural Center welcomes bison to their new home.

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A woman takes a sample from a rivercane plant.

New field guide plants the seeds of cultural knowledge

A new field guide aims to grow local knowledge.

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A group of Girls Scouts and policeman pose for a photo in front of a police car.

Sweet Support: Girl Scouts donate cookies to CNO Lighthorse

Girls Scouts show support to CNO Lighthorse/

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A group of people clap as a historical marker is unveiled.

City of Fort Worth unveils marker honoring Choctaw Code Talkers

A new Texas Historical Marker in Fort Worth honors Choctaw Code Talkers.

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A young boy reaches for a golden egg.

Easter Celebrations

Photos from the 2026 Easter celebration.

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Choctaw Nation continues to exercise tribal sovereignty and economic strength

An update on key issues affecting the Choctaw Nation and tribal sovereignty.

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Leadership Speaks

Jack Austin Jr.

Choctaw Princess Ceremonies

Each spring, Choctaw Princess ceremonies held in each District help make this a favorite time of the year on the Choctaw Nation calendar of events.

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Jennifer Turner

District 5, May 2026

Jennifer Turner gives an update on District 5.

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District 7

Joey Tom gives an update on District 7.

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Jennifer Woods

District 6

Jennifer Woods gives an update on District 6.

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Council minutes , April 2026

CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA TRIBAL COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA April 10, 2026

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Headshot of Olin Williams

Act of Compassion

The parable of the Good Samaritan illustrates how your compassion should extend to everybody, regardless of ideology.

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