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100

He is the current Chief of the Choctaw Nation

Who is Chief Gary Batton?

100

The Choctaw word for “hello.”

What is Halito?

100

They served, they sacrificed, 19 young Choctaw soldiers were the first to use their native language to confuse the enemy, making a marked difference in the outcome of World War I.

Who are Choctaw Code Talkers?

100

This Choctaw game is historically known for its aggressive play.

What is Choctaw stickball, or Ishtaboli?

100

Provides financial assistance to qualified Choctaw tribal members actively pursuing a higher education degree at an accredited college or university.

What is Higher Education?

200

He is the District 9 Councilman.

Who is James Dry?
200

The Choctaw word for "no."

What is keyu?

200

Completed in 1884, this building served as the seat of Choctaw government until Oklahoma statehood in 1907.

What is the Choctaw Capitol Building?

200

One of the most traditional patterns found in Choctaw beadwork is the diamond, which represents the  (Full name of animal) Our ancestors revered it as an animal of great strength and power, but it did not attack without provocation or warning.

What is the eastern diamondback rattlesnake?

200

Providing adults with opportunities for employment, education, training, and related services needed to succeed in the labor market. 

What is Employment Training Services - ETS?

300

She is the Internship Program Lead. (Full name)

Who is Heather Thompson?

300

The Choctaw phrase for “thank you.”

What is Yakoke?

300

1847, when the Choctaws, who had only recently arrived  to what is now Oklahoma, took up a donation and collected over $$$$ to support the Irish during the Potato Famine. 

What is donation of $170, (over $5,000 in today’s money)?

300

This is the main component of traditional Choctaw basketry as well as some Choctaw weapons and other cultural arts.

What is Uksi, River Cane?

300

Provides financial assistance for training along with a comprehensive array of career guidance services, workforce skills development and academic skills enhancement.

What is Career Development?

400

He is a Senior tribal advocate for CNO. (He was in the class last week)

Who is Craig Northcutt?

400

The Choctaw phrase for "See you later or Until we meet again."

What is Chi pisa la chike?

400

This place was founded as a mission day school in 1833. It later became a boarding school for Choctaw women, many of whom went on to become nurses, teachers and civic leaders in their communities. 

What is Wheelock Academy?

400

A Three Sisters garden places what 3 crops in proximity to each other to create a perfectly balanced relationship

What is beans, squash, and corn?

400

A temporary work program for tribal members who are looking to find a permanent job.

What is Job for the Day?

500

This group greets you when you walk into HQ. (Must name all 3)

Who is Patricia (Pat) Wood, Cynthia (Cindy) Gale, and Matthew Marlow?

500

The Choctaw phrase for "I Love You."

What is Chi Hullo Li?

500

This treaty ceded land to the United States and moved the Choctaw Nation west of the Mississippi.

What is 1830 Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek?

500

This dance played a crucial role in courtship for our ancestors and allows younger generations to get to know one another.

What is the Stealing Partners Dance?

500

Provides Choctaw tribal member services such as resume building, mock interviews, and interview feedback to develop the comprehensive skills necessary to enter the workforce. 

What is Tribal Advocacy?