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Chief Pyle Inducted Into Oklahoma Hall of Fame BISHINIKBISHINIK PRSRT STD P.O. Drawer 1210 U.S. Postage P.O. Box 1210 PAID DurantDurant OK OK74702 74702 Durant OK BISHINIKBISHINIK RETURNRETURN SERVICE SERVICE REQUESTE REQUESTEDD Permit #187 The Official Publication of The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Serving 185,117 Choctaws Worldwide December 2007 Issue Chief Pyle inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame Choctaw Nation Chief Greg Pyle was among leaders who tonight humble me. Thank you for this great privilege.” were inducted this year into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Chief The other inductees of 2007 were: Pyle’s friend, U.S. Congressman Dan Boren, brought him on to • Clara Luper, peaceful activist for civil rights, perhaps best the stage at the ceremony and placed an award medal over his known as the organizer of the famous Katz Drug Store lunch shoulders. counter sit-in at Oklahoma City. She spent 41 years of her life as This was the 80th annual event for the Oklahoma Hall of an award-winning educator, has been previously inducted into the Fame and because 2007 is the centennial year of the State of Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Afro-Ameri- Oklahoma, it was mentioned that it was certainly fitting that the can Hall of Fame. Choctaw Chief be among those honored by entry into the Hall of • David Kyle, board chairman of ONEOK. Fame, especially since the very name of the state is a Choctaw • Aubrey K. McClendon, CEO of Chesapeake Energy Corp. word meaning “red people.” • Toby Keith, country music star who has helped establish Ally’s Accomplishments of Chief Pyle’s that garnered him induc- House, where families of Oklahoma children with cancer can get tion into the Hall of Fame included selfless work to better lives assistance, and the Toby Keith Foundation. He was also honored of people of all ages through programs such as Adult Education, for his work with entertaining the troops overseas. Head Start, Child Development, Senior Citizens Independent • Linda Twine, conductor, composer, and music educator. She Living Communities, School of Choctaw Language, Higher Edu- is currently the music director of the hit Broadway musical, “The “I am so thankful that I have been blessed cation Scholarships and Health Care Services. Color Purple.” by God in my lifetime and allowed to be a “I am so thankful that I have been blessed by God in my • Jane Jayroe Gamble, Miss America in 1967 and former Okla- lifetime and allowed to be a part of groups and organizations that homa City news anchor. part of groups and organizations that truly truly care about others,” said Chief Pyle. “This honor is beyond • Clayton Bennett, president of Dorchester Capital, chairman of care about others.” – Chief Greg Pyle anything I ever dreamed of as a child. The friends I have here the Oklahoma State Fair and the Oklahoma Industries Authority. Annual Tribal program offers Livestock full range of career counseling services Show Choctaw Nation of Oklaho- The Choctaw Nation Career Development ma is proud to introduce a new Orientation Sessions had such great success program designed to assist with holding its annual are scheduled for tribal members in obtaining Thursday, January 10 livestock show in two the training needed for entry locations last year, it has 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. into a new career or advance – or – been decided to continue their current career. The Career 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. having shows in both Development program offers at the Wilburton and Durant. tribal members a full range of Urban Inter-Tribal Center The Choctaw Nation career counseling services. of Texas Livestock Show will be The staff of career coun- 209 E. Jefferson Blvd. held Saturday and selors and academic support Dallas, TX 75203 Sunday, February 2-3, specialists are available to help 214-941-1050 or 2008, with Saturday the with decisions on a new ca- 866-933-2260, ext. 231 day for market swine, reer and to obtain information market goats and market about training programs that are available to equip a person sheep. On Sunday, the with the skills and credentials needed for a successful transi- heifers and steers will be tion into a new career. Staff also assist clients with applying shown. for admission to a training program and obtaining financial In Wilburton, the show aid for that program. The Choctaw Nation is also providing will be held at Eastern financial aid through the Career Development program that Oklahoma State Col- will pay for tuition, fees, books, and supplies needed to com- plete the training program. lege’s Goddard Show Career counselors and a job placement coordinator are Barn. In Durant, it will A special tribute to all of our Choctaw veterans you” to all veterans everywhere. Also on hand and also available to help program completers find employment be in the Choctaw Nation was held November 10 on the Capitol grounds at bringing his own special touch to the event was in their new career. Career Development staff can work with arena north of the East Tushka Homma. The ceremony began with the Richard Hight, a visual impact artist who created 145th “Governor’s Own” Oklahoma Army Na- a chalk drawing of a majestic eagle amid the red, tribal members anywhere in the United States and with any Travel Plaza. accredited training program. tional Guard Band playing patriotic songs for the white and blue of the American flag. The Choc- For information call The Career Development program is announcing the hundreds of veterans and their families in the au- taw Nation Color Guard presented a 21-gun sa- Jones Academy at opening of a new office in Hugo, located at 1206 W. 918-297-2518 or log on dience representing all of the armed forces. Guest lute following the laying of the wreaths on the Clayton. It will be staffed by Jamie Hamil, M.Ed. (career to www.choctawnation. speakers included three major generals – Rita Ara- monument with the etched names of those Choc- counselor), Jeanne Smith, MBS (career counselor), Kelly com where the rules gon, USAF; John Furlow, Commander 36th Infan- taw veterans who lost their lives during World Brame, MBS (career counselor), and Stacy LeNorman, BS and application will be try Division Texas Army National Guard; and Le- War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq. (academic coordinator). This office will serve Choctaw and listed. roy Sisco, retired, each bringing a heartfelt “thank – More Photos on Page 9 Pushmataha counties. Council holds regular session The Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular ses- sion November 10 prior to the annual Veterans Ceremony at Tushka Homma. On the agenda that day were several council bills to grant easements for rights-of-way and oil and gas leases through- out counties in southeastern Oklahoma. The fiscal year 2007-08 budget for the Upward Bound Math/Science Program was ap- proved as well as a modifica- tion for the Tribal Operations FY 2008 Budget. Operation Holiday Homecoming Choctaw Chief Greg Pyle overseas, it is more important Also in new business, Coun- been known throughout his- has joined Oklahoma Governor tory as willing to fight for our than ever that they are home for Special presentation made cilmembers approved a grant Brad Henry in a statewide initia- freedom,” said Chief Pyle. “In Christmas,” Governor Henry proposal for the Family Vio- tive, “Operation Holiday Home- times of war, Native Americans said. “For all they do for our to Ada Martyne Caudell lence Program. The proposal During the Council Meeting on November 10, Chief coming,” a campaign to bring have volunteered at higher per- state and our nation, giving Gregory E. Pyle and Assistant Chief Gary Batton pre- will be submitted to the De- National Guard troops home centages per capita than any oth- them a special holiday season is sented a letter of recognition to Ada Martyne Caudell, a partment of Health and Hu- for Christmas. Members of the er race of people. We are proud the least we can do in return.” beautiful Choctaw lady who has chosen to spend her life man Services for 2008. During 45th Infantry Brigade who are to work with our Governor and The Governor’s office has esti- working to help other Native Americans. fiscal year 2007, the program in training at Fort Bliss, El Paso, other tribes who spearhead this mated that $600,000 is needed to “Miss Martyne,” as she is affectionately known, won administered through the tribe Texas, have 10 days of leave effort and share this opportunity obtain transportation and meals the title of Miss Oklahoma 1940 and went on to place assisted over 400 Native Amer- from December 23 to January to help in a time of need.” for the estimated 2,600 troops. sixth in the 1940 Miss America Pageant. She was the first ican women and children who 2, but transportation home is not “Oklahomans believe in the “Chief Pyle has agreed to do- – See Miss Martyne on Page 4 had become part of a domestic provided by the Army. importance of family and, as nate use of 14 Choctaw Nation violence situation. “Native Americans have our soldiers prepare to deploy – See Homecoming on Page 2 December 2007, BISHINIK, Page 2 NOTES TO THE NATION Burris family says thanks Brokeshoulder family has reunion Oklahoma Tribal Dear Chief Pyle and the Choctaw Nation, The families of the late Thomas Brokeshoulder, Clifton Broke- Alliance Fall Festival Once again we’re saying thank you to Chief Pyle and the Choc- shoulder and Levene Brokeshoulder Johnson, held their annual Dear Chief Pyle and taw tribe. When we suggested that you might help in our brother’s, reunion at the Sac and Fox Center Shawnee, Oklahoma, on Oc- the Choctaw Nation, Tony K.
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