first language speaker Archives - Biskinik

Julia Hensley

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Hensley, Carney recognized as February and March First Language Speakers

by Chris Jennings March 31, 2026Biskinik Edition: April 2026

Julia Hensley of District 5, pictured right, was recognized as First Choctaw Language Speaker of the Month

A man and a woman pose for a photo.

Clara Taylor is December First Language Speaker of the Month

by Chris Jennings January 30, 2026January 30, 2026Biskinik Edition: February 2026

A woman poses with a man.

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Jefferson is November First Language Speaker

by Chris Jennings December 1, 2025Biskinik Edition: December 2025

Lorene Lajeunesse

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Lajeunesse is October First language Speaker

by Kendra Germany-Wall October 30, 2025Biskinik Edition: November 2025

Marsha Burgess poses for a photo with Councilmember Regina Mabray.

Burgess is September First Language Speaker of the Month

by Kendra Germany-Wall and Choctaw Nation October 1, 2025Biskinik Edition: October 2025

A man and a woman pose for a photo with the woman holding an award.

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Sealy is August First language Speaker

by Chris Jennings August 28, 2025August 28, 2025Biskinik Edition: September 2025

Woman in blue floral shirt stands with councilmember Anthony Dillard, holding a plaque.

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Jacob is July First Language Speaker

by Kendra Germany-Wall July 31, 2025Biskinik Edition: August 2025

An older man in a red traditional Choctaw shirt poses for a photo with council member Anthony Dillard.

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Scott is First Language Speaker of the Month

by Kendra Germany-Wall August 1, 2024August 28, 2025Biskinik Edition: August 2024