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Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes Expansion to Add Choctaw Stickball CNO Day in team Recycling San takes Center Francisco 1st place honored Page 3 Page 11 Page 13 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 November 2012 Issue ExpansionFinal to add beam more than 350 jobs,tops casino millions in salary to Pocola economy By LARISSA COPELAND members and to members of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma surrounding Pocola area. “By doing [the expansion] it’s helping our trib- A “topping out” ceremony was al members and that’s what it’s all held Oct. 9 at the Choctaw Casino about. But, as you can see with this, in Pocola with the placing of the it’s helping everyone in the area by final structural beam, symbolically giving back to the economy.” marking the last phase of major The way it helps the economy is construction on the expansion. in the form of jobs. Dillard ex- Janie Dillard, executive director plained that additional of gaming, and the Choctaw Tribal personnel will be hired Council welcomed tribal and casino to support this expanded management, representatives from property, anticipating Manhattan Construction and the more than 350 new em- Worth Group Architects, as well ployees at the casino by as the members of the construction the end of construction. teams and numerous other guests, “The impact the Po- to join them in signing the final cola Casino does to this beam before it was hoisted into area on a yearly basis place high atop the newly expanded with salaries alone is Choctaw Casino Hotel addition. $11 million with just the “This is another milestone for the 500 employees it has Choctaw Nation,” said Dillard. “It’s now,” said Dillard. “But Choctaw Nation: LARISSA COPELAND a great feeling.” we are going to almost A crane lifts the final beams to the top of the casino and hotel expansion. Shannon McDaniel, who stood in double that employee for Chief Pyle, said of the occasion, count in 2013.” And that means scheduled to be completed by May larger slot floor, a high-limit gaming and 12 suites, a 600-space parking “[Chief Pyle] appreciates the con- almost doubling the salary flowing 2013. The result will be 150,000 area and a 12-table pit in addition to garage, a restaurant/entertainment struction teams and everyone here back into the local area as well, she square feet of gaming, entertain- the current games already offered. space and an updated Centerstage on the ground, and all those behind says. “That says a lot about what ment, dining, and lodging space at The casino will also offer a new multipurpose event room. the scene making this happen, help- the Choctaw Nation does and brings the casino. restaurant, lounge and gift shop. The Pocola Casino is one of eight ing us realize our dream.” to these economies.” The first phase is set to be Phase II has a scheduled comple- operated by the tribe. For more He continued, saying the ex- The construction at the casino completed by December and will tion date in spring 2013 and in- information visit www.choctawca- pansion is a benefit to both tribal is being done in two phases and is include new gaming options with a cludes a hotel with 118 guest rooms sinos.com. Inter-TribalBy JUDY ALLEN Council of the Five Civilized Tribes Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Creek Chief George Tiger wel- comed the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes to Tulsa for the October session. He was joined by leaders of the Choctaw, Seminole, Cherokee and Chickasaw Nations. Choctaw Chief Gregory E. Pyle spoke of the importance of the unified effort of the Inter-Tribal Council, one of the oldest organiza- u What’s inside tions in Indian Country. He noted that sharing ideas begins great pro- Columns ............................................. 2 grams. “A few years ago, Choctaw Nursery News ..................................... 4 Food Distribution ................................ 4 Nation employees came up with the Choctaw Nation: JUDY ALLEN Notes to the Nation ............................. 5 initiative of taking care of Mother Seminole Assistant Chief Ella Coleman, Cherokee Chief Bill John Baker, Creek Chief George Tiger, Choc- People You Know ............................... 6 Earth – Going Green. We have con- taw Chief Gregory E. Pyle and Chickasaw Governor Bill Anoatubby. Education ............................................ 7 tinued to grow the initiative, receiv- Obituaries ......................................... 10 ing a grant for a recycle center and vote in state elections, and was re- process of constructing an 18-story of Fame. Iti Fabvssa ........................................ 12 recently celebrating our first million cently allowed through security by hotel at Winstar Casino, which will Dignitaries in attendance from pounds of recycled goods!” Secret Service to see the President.” add 150 new jobs at Thackerville. across the state of Oklahoma Pyle said communication from Baker said current construction “We are working to improve hous- included Jacque Secondine Hens- The Mission tribal members has helped desig- projects included a child develop- ing around the area,” said Anoatub- ley, Native American Liaison of the Choctaw nate where services need to be cre- ment center in Stilwell and a casino by, informing the council that new Officer for Governor Fallin; Neal ated, and collaborating with other Nation of Oklahoma in Fort Gibson. apartments were being constructed. McCaleb, former Assistant Secre- tribes has helped streamline ideas The progress report of the He also said a new Bedre’ Choco- tary of Interior, Bureau of Indian To enhance the lives of all members for some programs. Seminole Nation was presented by late factory is under construction, Affairs; Marion Martin from the through opportunities designed to One such program is the Suc- their assistant chief, Ella Coleman, and the tribe is building the Artesian Native American Financial Officers develop healthy, successful and pro- cess Through Academic Achieve- representing Chief Leonard Harjo. Hotel in Davis, expected to open in Association; Margo Rae Procter, ductive lifestyles. ment (STAR) that rewards students New developments she reported the spring. The Chickasaw Nation National Center for Native Ameri- grades 2-12 for perfect attendance included a joint venture with the replaced two older senior citizens can Enterprises Development; and and good grades. Citizen Pottawatomi to purchase the centers last year and opened one Karen Ketcher, BIA representative Other programs mentioned by 10 ½ acre estate of Grisso Mansion new location. A Chickasaw health from Muskogee Area Office. u Get your digital copy! Pyle included education scholar- to use as a tourism opportunity. The facility was opened in Ardmore. Resolutions passed included: ships and SAP (Scholarship Advise- tribe was awarded a Veterans Cem- Tiger said the Creek Nation is 12-06 – support leveraging the Scan this code with your smart- ment Program). etery grant, and began language interested in diversification. They buying power of the Five Civilized phone to go online for this issue and “With an education, you can classes last spring at Seminole State have been making business invest- Tribes; 12-07 – support of Inter- archive copies of the BISKINIK! do anything,” said Pyle, noting College. They are expanding the ments on the Tulsa Riverwalk area. national Repatriations of the Five http://www.choctawnation.com/news- education improves the social and Seminole Casino and an update “If individuals are succeeding, Civilized Tribes; 12-08 – support room/biskinik-newspaper-archive/ economic impact of communities. on the immersion school is that a their Nation is succeeding. If tribes saving Hickory Ground Ceremonial Cherokee Chief Bill John Baker building has been converted to hold are succeeding, Indian Country is Grounds in Wetumka, Ala.; and 12- reported that his tribe was putting 35-40 students. succeeding. If our communities are 09 – request immediate consultation a lot of focus on housing for tribal Chickasaw Nation informed successful, Muscogee Creek Nation regarding moving the BIA District 2 members. The Cherokee Nation everyone that the tribe has launched is successful.” office from Muskogee to Oklahoma also now issues photo IDs that meet a new tourism brand in March – the Tiger said the Creek Nation has City. all federal and state identification Arbuckle Country region has been streamlined their application pro- The Choctaw Nation will host regulations. “I used my Cherokee renamed Chickasaw Country. cess for housing and had inducted the next meeting of the Inter-Tribal Nation photo ID at the airport, to The Chickasaw Nation is in the four tribal members into their Hall Council in January. BISKINIK | November 2012 | Page 2 Nittak Hullo Chito Na Yukpa Holiday traditions Merry Christmas – Senior Citizen Dinners & Kids Christmas Parties – Antlers Seniors ......................... Dec. 12 12 noon Be thankful for your families Antlers Kids .............................. Dec. 6 6 p.m. Atoka Kids ................................ Dec. 7 6:30 p.m. Bethel Seniors & Kids ............... Dec. 20 6 p.m. From the Desk of high! Broken Bow Seniors & Kids ...... Dec. 21 6 p.m. Chief Gregory E. Pyle Growing up, holiday sea- Buffalo Valley Kids .................... Dec. 4 6 p.m. sons often meant a struggle Burkhart Kids ............................ Dec. 6 7 p.m. Autumn is traditionally to find funds to make the Coalgate Seniors ...................... Dec. 5 12 noon a time of harvest in the long drive home to visit Coalgate Kids ........................... Dec. 7 6 p.m. southeast, and the subtle relatives, because my parents Crowder Seniors ....................... Dec. 12 11:30 a.m. change in weather pattern were faced with the same di- Crowder Kids ............................ Dec. 8 1 p.m. here is expressed by the Durant Kids ............................... Dec. 7 6 p.m. lemma as many other Choc- Heavener Kids .......................... Dec. 3 7 p.m. color on the trees. See- taw families – we had left Hugo Seniors ............................ Dec. 12 11:30 a.m.
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