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BISKINIK – the Choctaw News Bird on July 10 the Choctaw the Legend to Land A flute Hooser Veteran’s A maker honors honor potter’s at work heritage flight passion u Page 11 u Page 7 u Page 15 u Page 16 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 August 2010 Issue serving 202,205 Choctaws Worldwide Choctaws ... growing with pride, hope and success BIsKINIK – the Choctaw news bird On July 10 the Choctaw The Legend to land. When the raft was safely on ground, warriors during the night, biskinik would warn nation tribal Council ap- Folichik, turned into a beautiful woman. biski- them by tapping out messages on trees around proved a bill that corrected the According to Choctaw legend, two birds – nik remained a bird and always stayed near the the camp. spelling of the tribal newspa- biskinik (a small, speckled species of wood- camp, warning of danger and also bringing good per, bisKiniK. named after pecker) and Folichik (the scissortail fly catcher) news. not only is the tribal newspaper changing its the little news bird of Choc- were the only two birds to escape drowning dur- to the Choctaw, biskinik, the friendliest of name, but it is also stepping into the 21st Cen- taw legend, the bisKiniK ing the “returning waters” (the Choctaw term birds, was accorded special treatment and be- tury with the development of an online version. has always been a free service for the Great Flood). in the Choctaw legend, came known as “the little Chahta news bird.” the bisKiniK E-news will be available as a to all tribal members and will when the great waters came crashing, there was biskinik would live around Choctaw homes newsletter for anyone, members and non-mem- continue to be a link among Choctaws wherever a lone man, on a raft, who survived. biskinik and let them know whenever someone was ap- bers alike, to be received via email. Keep watch- they live in the world. and Folichik accompanied this lone man, who proaching. the friendly little woodpecker was ing for an announcement for the kick-off of the the tribal Council of the 1970s chose the floated on his raft for many moons. the birds also believed to accompany hunting parties or bisKiniK E-news! name biskinik for the newspaper since it was became tired and perched upside down on the war parties when they went into the field. Chief Gregory E. pyle and the staff of the a news bird. unfortunately, the spelling was sky to rest. the waters became rough and the biskinik would warn the warriors of the ap- tribal newspaper strive to bring news to each incorrect by one letter. With the revival of cul- waves were so high that the waves reached the proach of an enemy, or would indicate to them Choctaw about what other Choctaws are doing. ture and language, the Council passed legisla- birds and actually split the tailfeathers! when game was near and in which direction they please welcome bisKiniK into your homes tion turning the H into a K so that bisHiniK is After many days and nights, biskinik finally should travel to find this game. should an en- as your monthly “news bird” from other Choc- turned into bisKiniK. brought the man a leaf from a tree and led him emy force approach an encampment of Choctaw taws. Tribal Council holds July session the Choctaw nation tribal Council met in regu- lar session on July 10. new business included presentation of a language certificate tob onnie Horn who will be teaching at the Choctaw Community Cen- ter in Durant on Wednes- days. see photo on page 7. A Council bill was ap- proved correcting the spell- ing of the tribal newspaper to BISKINIK. Other Council bills on the agenda that were Emergency Response Center opens in McAlester addressed and approved By KAREN JACOB response trailer and an ambu- 100 years for our children and priddle stood up and said, “this partner, the Choctaw nation, included: Choctaw Nation of oklahoma lance. grandchildren. We want our is a day of celebration,” and the City of McAlester has a • Applications to the u.s. “We have two manufactur- children to stay here and have a then spoke of a memo from state-of-the-art emergency re- Department of transporta- On July 15, the Choctaw na- ing plants and our biggest plant safe environment.” representatives of the OSU ex- sponse center which will serve tion for surface transporta- tion of Oklahoma and the City is in McAlester. We are trying Councilman bob pate hon- tension office dated Feb. 14, our citizens and our county for tion infrastructure; the u.s. of McAlester in a cooperative to create jobs for Oklahomans. ored Capt. Zappy Ott who died 1985, that stated the need for a years to come.” the $1.95 mil- Administration for Children effort celebrated the ribbon- We get the best training because in the line of duty in 1981 while fourth fire station in the south- lion facility was completed by and Families for the Af- cutting of the new McAlester you can only be competitive in battling the Diamond Hardware east quadrant of McAlester. using a $800,000 Community fordable Care Act tribal Fire and Emergency response this world if you have the best,” blaze. Members of Captain Mayor priddle said, “With the Development block Grant ob- Maternal, infant and Early Complex. the 7,682-sq.-ft. fa- stated Chief Gregory E. pyle. Ott’s family were present and help of the Choctaw nation tained by the Choctaw nation Childhood Home visiting cility is located at 607 village “this building is a joint recognized by his daughter, 25 years later, this need is fi- and a little over $1 million di- Grant program; and the blvd. and will station not only venture,” Chief pyle contin- sharon Evans. nally being fulfilled. thanks to rectly from Choctaw nation Environmental protection fire trucks but also a HazMat ued. “We are building to last McAlester Mayor Kevin the tremendous efforts of our businesses. Agency for the Climate showcase Communities Grant program. • budget and recontract- ing for the Fiscal Year 2010- Choctaw 11 Choctaw nation Head Wright City honors Oklahombi start program. Choctaw Code talker Joseph youth camps Oklahombi has been honored with u What’s inside a monument unveiled in his home promote town of Wright City. the granite Notes to the Nation ............... 2 stone is engraved “Joseph Okla- cultural Columns ............................... 3 hombi, 1895-1960.” Nursery News ....................... 4 Oklahombi was born May 1895 enrichment, Food Distribution Calendar ... 4 near Alikchi, indian territory. He outreach at the Beach .......... 5 active moved to bismark, now known as People You Know ................. 6 Wright City in 1910. He enlisted District Princesses .............. 10 lifestyles in the Army during World War i obituaries ........................... 14 By CHRISSY DILL and was one of the original Choc- Crossword Puzzle ............... 16 Choctaw Nation of oklahoma taw Code talkers. Iti Fabvssa .......................... 17 On Oct. 8, 1918, at st. Etienne, the Choctaw nation has many organizations to promote Labor Day Pow Wow .......... 17 France, Oklahombi and 23 fel- the growth of their youth. Whether it is teaching them the Labor Day entertainers ....... 18 low soldiers attacked an enemy Choctaw language or aiding them in furthering their edu- position and captured 171 pris- cation, it’s evident that the Choctaw nation cares about its The Mission oners. they held the position youth excelling. the summer Youth Activity Camps pro- of the Choctaw for four days. For his bravery he vide Choctaw children with opportunities to participate in Nation of Oklahoma was awarded the silver star from various sports and activities, promoting an active lifestyle to enhance the lives of all the united states and the Croix and productivity in the young population. members through opportu- DeGuerre from the French Mar- there are several Choctaw Cultural Events employees nities designed to develop shal petain. who are in charge of the camps. Kevin Gwin is the Youth healthy, successful and pro- After the war, he returned to Camp Coordinator, and he has been helping with the camps ductive lifestyles. Wright City. On April 13, 1960, he for the past six years. “i have always enjoyed working with was killed in an accident near his kids,” said Kevin, “so it was an easy choice when my execu- the bisKiniK home. He was buried with mili- tive director offered me this job.” is printed on State Representative Dennis Bailey, State Senator Jerry tary honors in the Yasho Cemetery See CAMPS on Page 15 recycled paper. Ellis and Chief Gregory E. Pyle. northwest of broken bow. August 2010, BISKINIK, Page 2 Quinton area residents gather for a fish fry on July 15 and some great food and fun Councilman Joe Coley, Chief Gregory E. Pyle and Marvin Jane Howell, Ersie Coblentz and Darrel Kimyon. Jean Cameron and Beverly Bice. Ginn. City Councilman Marvin Ginn, Assistant Chief Gary Bat- Randy Work donated a historic photo of Quinton to Chief ton and Mayor Bonita Pearce. Pyle. Vonzil Kimyon and Yvonne Miller. King, Betsey, Frazier, Jones NOTES and Dailey Reunion A family reunion for family and friends of Issac King, Lena Mae Betsey King, Nannie Betsey Barcus, Wilson Frazier and Ella Thank you Thank you for certificate Jones Frazier Dailey will be held on Aug. 7 at the Choctaw Na- Dear Chief Pyle A special thanks to the Choctaw Na- tion Community Center at 707 Bond St. in Crowder. Gathering and the Choctaw Nation, tion for giving my son, Robert Samuel, will start at 10:30 a.m.
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