The Choctaw Nation awarded the city of Broken Bow $12,400, Idabel $7,200, Garvin $2,000 and McCurtain County $12,600 from the Choctaw Community Partner Fund to continue to help strengthen and develop the local area.
The Choctaw Community Partner Fund contributions continue on a quarterly basis to cities and counties that host non-gaming businesses throughout the Nation's territories. The expectation is for each local government to apply the Choctaw Community Partner Fund contribution toward supporting and developing the communities that serve tribal and non-tribal citizens.
This is the ninth voluntary contribution from the Choctaw Nation, for a combined total of $299,500 to the cities of Idabel, Garvin, Broken Bow and McCurtain County.
Over the past two years, funds for the cities of Idabel, Garvin and Broken Bow have been banked for future economic development projects. McCurtain County has purchased a patch truck and an awning to be installed on their Highway Department Building.
The Choctaw Community Partner Fund began in 2019 and has put back more than $3 million into southeastern Oklahoma communities.
Photos
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From left to right: Vickie Patterson, Broken Bow City Manager and Tony Ward, Choctaw Nation Tribal Council Member District 2.
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From left to right: Thomas Williston, Choctaw Nation Council Member and Craig Young, Mayor of Idabel.
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From left to right: Mark Jennings, McCurtain County Commissioner District. 2 and with Tony Ward, Choctaw Nation Tribal Council Member District 2.
About the Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with nearly 200,000 tribal members and more than 10,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, the historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. For more information about the Choctaw Nation, its culture, heritage and traditions, please go to www.choctawnation.com.
