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S9, E5, Part 2, The Bow, The Deer & The Ancient Choctaw Hunt: Amy & Ian Thompson & Mike Smith (Choctaw) (Copy)
PART 2
In this episode, my guests, Amy, Ian and Mike take you deep into the heart of Choctaw tradition, food, and the sacred relationship with the hunt.
You’ll learn about:
- Life at Nan Awaya Farm (where yvnvsh (buffalo) and food are grown the Choctaw way- Ancient Choctaw
Film featuring Teyton Colbert to hit theaters in November
A teen is planning his path to Broadway, building upon past experiences and honing his skills at the Chickasaw Arts Academy.
At 15 years old, Teyton Colbert, a Chickasaw citizen, has already worked on major film productions and with a few legends of the silver screen. Following his role of
Sixth Annual Trail of Tears Virtual Journey Kicks Off
Registration is open now for the virtual walk that begins on November 1
DURANT, Okla. (October 20, 2025) – The Sixth Annual Trail of Tears Virtual Journey starts November 1, 2025, and concludes on January 31, 2026. This year’s virtual/online route will take participants from Nanih Waiya Mound in
Weekly Newsletter
Mvskoke Nation breaks ground on Tribal Courthouse
The new building will expand facilities for the Supreme Court and District Court in order to adequately process the increased volume of cases introduced since the McGirt Decision
“We’re here to grow. To make this Nation prosper. We’re going to continue
Clare Bebout Brings Choctaw Pride to OU’s Lil’ Sis
By Troy Littledeer | @kituwahpunk
NORMAN, Okla. — On Saturday afternoons, as the roar of “Boomer Sooner” shakes Gaylord Family–Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Clare Bebout steps onto the field wearing more than crimson and cream. Stitched onto her game-day uniform is the seal of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, a powerful and
Tribal Nations Stable Despite US Shutdown, Leaders Tout Self-Governance
By Troy Littledeer | @kituwahpunk
TULSA, Okla. — As a federal government shutdown freezes services for millions across the country, tribal nations in Oklahoma are keeping their doors open, with leaders attributing their stability to self-governance, tribal business revenue and advance appropriations for key federal health services.
At the quarterly meeting of
Choctaw Nation Statement Regarding Hunting and Fishing Rights
DURANT, Okla. – Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton released a statement regarding Tribal members’ rights to fish and hunt on reservations without an Oklahoma state license. The statement is in response to an Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation press release claiming they will enforce regulations which disregard tribal treaties
