Hohchvffo Chito Hvshi: Big Hunger Month
Big Hunger Month or Hohchvffo Chito Hvshi, came roughly in Nofimba (November). It was usually during this month that the first frost arrived in Choctaw country.
Upcoming Events
Cinema at the Center | Nov. 8 | 1 p.m. | Choctaw Cultural Center | 1919 Hina Hanta Wy, Calera, OK 74730 | This monthly series features a wide range of films designed around a fun, family-friendly theme. This month, check out Disney’s “Fox and the Hound.” We’d love to see you there.
Voice of Valor Film Debut + Talking Code with RezzyJam | Nov. 11 | 9–11:30 a.m. | Native Nations Event Center, OU Norman Campus | 860 Van Vleet Oval, Norman, OK 73019 | Join us for Voices of Valor, a free community event celebrating Native storytelling, comedy and culture. Experience the debut screening of Voices of Valor and a Zoom discussion with panelists Judy Allen, Robert Baker and Vincent Hazard, followed by Talkin’ Code with Rezzy Jam — a lively mix of humor and conversation. All ages are welcome.
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Yakoke from Anakin Payne
“I want to sincerely thank the Choctaw Nation for supporting my 4-H livestock project this year. Your generosity has made it possible for me to raise and show my Newhampshire Bantam pullet at the Sebastian County Fair, where she received Grand Supreme Poultry honors! I also raised snowy call ducks for the first time and received Grand Champion Waterfowl. Raising poultry for show has been very fun and rewarding. I am looking forward to improving my flock and learning about other poultry breeds. I’m especially proud to represent my Choctaw heritage through my 4-H projects. Yakoke again for being part of my journey and for helping me reach my goals and supporting youth agriculture.” – Anakin Payne
Yakoke from Everleigh Payne
“I want to sincerely thank the Choctaw Nation for supporting my 4-H livestock project this year. Your generosity has made it possible for me to raise and show my Partridge Wyandotte Bantam hen at the Sebastian County Fair, where she received Reserve Small Fry Poultry honors! I love working with my show birds, and look forward to learning more through my projects. I’m especially proud to represent my Choctaw heritage through my 4-H projects. Yakoke again for being part of my journey and for helping me reach my goals and supporting youth agriculture.” – Everleigh Payne
Yakoke from Finn Payne
“I want to sincerely thank the Choctaw Nation for supporting my 4-H livestock project this year. Your generosity has made it possible for me to raise and show my Newhampshire Bantam pullet at the Sebastian County Fair, where she received Grand Supreme Poultry honors! I also raised snowy call ducks for the first time and received Grand Champion Waterfowl. Raising poultry for show has been very fun and rewarding. I am looking forward to improving my flock and learning about other poultry breeds. I’m especially proud to represent my Choctaw heritage through my 4-H projects. Yakoke again for being part of my journey and for helping me reach my goals and supporting youth agriculture.” – Finn Payne
Stickball in the City: OK Chahta Children’s Group Events
Join the OK Chahta Children’s Language Group at Scissortail Park in OKC every Monday from now until Nov. 24, from 6 – 7 p.m. to learn, play and help keep the tradition alive. This event is for ages 8-17 and all skill levels are welcome. Bring your own sticks, extras will be available. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
Chahta Children’s Language Group will host weekly events with stickball, arts and crafts, and beginner language lessons for Chahta youth. Join Jay Mule (Okla Hannali Stickball), Erica Rios, and Harold Marris, and follow our Facebook page for updates. Yakoke, and can’t wait to see you there!