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BISKINIK2012 06C Original.Pdf Okla Outreach Wilburton Chahta at the holds wild Gathering Beach onion dinner Page 2 Page 10 Page 11 BISKINIK CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED PRESORT STD P.O. Box 1210 AUTO Durant OK 74702 U.S. POSTAGE PAID CHOCTAW NATION BISKINIKThe Official Publication of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma June 2012 Issue WalkingWalking toto zx See event photos on Page 16 honorhonor ourour ancestorsancestors Choctaw Nation: LISA REED The Choctaw Nation Color Guard leads hundreds of walkers in attendance at the 2012 commemorative Trail of Tears Walk on May 19 in Tushka Homma. Hacker to Choctaw feature art at culture Choctaw Days By LARISSA COPELAND celebrated Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Choctaw Days at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of the at State American Indian (NMAI) is sure to be an educational, tradition-packed experience for anyone looking to get Capitol a peek at a Native American culture that is not only alive, but is thriving. By BRET MOSS Choctaw Nation: LISA REED Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Choctaw history, art, dancing, lan- Choctaw Nation held a ribboncutting for 13 one-bedroom energy-efficient housing untis for qualified Choc- guage, music, food, and more will be taw Nation senior citizens. There is also a 2100-sq-ft community area, office, laundry and safe room to ac- The Choctaw Nation of showcased by those who understand commodate 60 persons. Each housing unit is 550 square feet. Construction began in September 2010 and was Oklahoma assembled a group it best…the passionate teachers, art- completed in July 2011, a full three months ahead of schedule. This project is our most energy-efficient effort of cultural experts and artists ists, dancers and craftsmen, who to date. at the Oklahoma State Capitol make conserving Choctaw heritage building on May 15 to bring the a way of life. Choctaw experience to the peo- One such person is Paul Hacker. ple of the Oklahoma City area An award-winning artist, Hacker and the leaders of the state. has a wide range of traditional, cre- Brightly clothed Choctaws ative enterprises in his artwork arse- filled the capitol’s second floor nal. Amassing decades of knowledge rotunda in their traditional and skilled artistic ability, he focuses clothing ready to leave an im- his talents on handcrafted historical pression on guests of the Capi- pottery, flutes, ledger art, custom tol. As soon as booths were set collector knives, and parfleche (bags up and ready to go, guests were or pouches made of tough rawhide). eager to get involved with what A native of Oklahoma with both the Choctaw Nation had to of- Choctaw and Cherokee ancestry, fer. Hacker draws inspiration and influ- Exhibits of various staples ence from his own people, as well as of Choctaw heritage were on from tribal people in locations scat- display, including stickball, tered across the country. pottery, flute making and bead- The quality and details he puts work. The Choctaw museum into his handiwork makes him a Choctaw Nation: LISA REED had an exhibit giving a back- highly sought-after artist in the Na- ground on the history of the A ribboncutting was held May 30 for the new 7,800-sq.-ft. Choctaw Nation Community Center in Atoka. tive American art community. This people, and Choctaw Language The center, located north of the Choctaw Nation Health Clinic on West Liberty Road, has a seating capacity is evidenced by his many pieces be- teachers gave guests of the of 250. Several offices are located at the center for the benefit of tribal members. There are representatives ing featured in prestigious galleries, capitol a sampling of the native from Tribal Police, CHR, Transit, Indian Child Welfare, Family Preservation and Community-Based Social exhibitions and museums stretching Continued on Page 15 Work as well as the District 10 Councilman and Field Office. There is also a conference area used for meet- the globe, including, most proudly to ings and GED classes. See HACKER Page 11 zx See event photos on Page 15 u What’s inside Many miles traveled on the seat of a bicycle Choctaw Nation Bicycle Team rides from and many other struggles throughout history, Columns ............................................. 3 while at the same time upholding a healthy Nursery News ..................................... 4 Mississippi to Oklahoma to commemorate lifestyle, staying active and keeping a good bal- Food Distribution ................................ 4 Trail of Tears, maintain a healthy lifestyle Notes to the Nation ............................. 5 ance between the mind, body and spirit. People You Know ............................... 6 By CHRISSY DILL The team was initially formed last summer Education ............................................ 8 Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in June when bicyclist Nancy Jefferson had the Iti Fabvssa ........................................ 12 idea that she wanted to ride her bike from Phil- Obituaries ......................................... 13 “To honor my family and my Choctaw ances- adelphia, Miss., to Oklahoma on the Trail of tors…to challenge myself to do something that Tears as a tribute to her mother and her Choc- Choctaw Nation: CHRISSY DILL The Mission I may never do again…to exercise for health taw ancestors. “I had been reading my mother Team members include, front from left, Eli Tul- and well being,” are some reasons members of of the Choctaw and grandmother’s journals and recollections of lier (with bike), Nikki Eagle Road, Teresa Eagle Road, the Choctaw Nation Bicycle Team would give their grandmothers’ stories from the Trail walk Nancy Jefferson, Melanie Lanning, Donna Tawkoy- Nation of Oklahoma you if you were to ask them why they have en- and believed that this is what I needed to do,” ty; back from left, Billy Eagle Road II, Jordan Eagle To enhance the lives of all mem- dured hundreds of miles on bicycle. said Jefferson. Her vision quickly became a re- Road, Greg Barrs, Mary Barrs, Phillip Tawkoyty. Not bers through opportunities designed The Choctaw Nation Bicycle Team is a group ality. pictured- Tammy Griffith, Tracie Lake, Tony Stolzfus, Stuart Winlock, Brian and Brianna Johnston, Johnnie to develop healthy, successful and of individuals who are invested in honoring Throughout the past year, Jefferson has been productive lifestyles. Anderson, Billy Eagle Road III, Cheyenne Murray, Roy their ancestors’ hardships on the Trail of Tears See BICYCLE Page 14 Griffith, Dean Lanning. BISKINIK | June 2012 | Page 2 Cultural activities highlight of Okla Chahta gathering Okla Chahta Vice President Mike Bryant, Assistant Chief Gary Batton, Okla Chahta Liaison Theresa Harrison and Okla Chahta President Bill Harrison present a shawl as a gift of appreciation to Cultural Services Executive Director Sue Folsom. Assistant Chief Gary Batton presents the Okla Chahta board members with gifts of appreciation from the Choctaw Nation. Pictured are Victo- ria Harrison, Bill Harrison, Mike Bryant, Aaron Wilkins, Pam Reeder, Brenda DeHerrera, Debra Dean, Ron Reeder and Theresa Harrison. Rayne DeWoody plays stickball Getting ready to play stickball. with a little help from dad David. The Choctaw Color Guard posts the colors at the event in Bakersfield, Calif. Entering the circle with them are all of the veterans present at the event. Left, Les Willis- ton lets a group see a stickball up close. Below, Daniela is making a beaded choker at a make- and-take table sponsored by the Choctaw Nation Cultural Services department. Leroy and Ada Merryman visit the gathering again, three years after be- ing married in a traditional Choctaw wedding on the grounds. Ida Wilson of San Francisco, originally from Smithville, Okla.; Assis- tant Chief Gary Batton; and Ida’s granddaughter, Pebbles Robertson; daughter, Dee Wilson, and son, Anthony Wilson. Above, Diana Folsom and Historic Preservation Director Ian Thompson make bowls in the tradi- tional Choctaw way. Right, Maribell Thomas Princesses perform the Lord’s and Shelley Thomas make Prayer in sign language. stickball sticks to take home. New Okla Chahta Royalty for 2012-13 – Little Miss Seren- ity DeWoody, Jr. Miss Tori Archuleta and Miss Okla Chahta Taylor Archuleta, pictured with Assistant Chief Batton. Left, Curtis Wyrick of Sanger, Calif., and Assistant Chief Gary Miss Choctaw Nation Amber Tehauno, Jr. Miss Adri- Batton. anna Curnutt and Little Miss Summer Moffitt. Virginia Ervin, Councilman Kenny Bryant and Frankie Ervin. The Traditional Dancers and Chanter perform at the festival. Photos by LISA REED | Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma BISKINIK | June 2012 | Page 3 Bringing in the colors for this year’s Choctaw Days in D.C. muson is Southeastern Okla- We have an elite group of Thursday and Friday evenings Tribe to honor homa State University’s Choctaw artists who have there will be a stickball dem- military history Theatre Department. This agreed to show their work at onstration at the Reflecting talented group has produced Choctaw Days 2012 – DG Pool at the U.S. Capitol, just during June event short plays expanding on Smalling, Jane Semple Um- a short walking distance from From the Desk of the theme, “To Us It Wasn’t sted, Theresa Morris and Paul the National Museum of the Chief Gregory E. Pyle Code.” The performers are Hacker. They are each experts American Indian. The D.C. all Choctaw students from in their own unique methods area is known for its love of There has been a frenzy of SOSU. of creating lasting works of lacrosse and it is a privilege activity in the last few months The production will also art. They have focused on to be able to show them the as staff finalizes plans for cover other Choctaw tribal as- providing original works re- origins of this sport that is Choctaw Days in Washing- pects such as stickball, basket- flecting our military history gaining popularity across the ton, D.C. Last year, we were making and language. especially for this event. United States. the first tribe to hold a festival Daily activities will include Last year’s make-and-take Stickball is a Choctaw at the Smithsonian’s National Choctaw singing, dancing, sessions provided by the tradition.
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