The Choctaw Nation awarded the city of Broken Bow $12,500, Idabel $6,200, Garvin $5,100 and McCurtain County $13,900 from the Choctaw Community Partner Fund to continue strengthening and developing the local area.
The Choctaw Community Partner Fund contribution gives quarterly 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 which serve tribal and non-tribal citizens.
The Choctaw Community Partner Fund has been an ongoing effort for the last three years and The Choctaw Nation has contributed a combined total of $501,900 to the cities of Broken Bow, Idabel, Garvin and McCurtain County.
The Choctaw Community Partner Fund began in 2019 and has put back more than $5 million into southeastern Oklahoma communities.
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From left to right: Matilda Paxton, Choctaw Nation Representative; Craig Young, Mayor of Idbael and Julie Arrieta, Choctaw Nation Small Business Advisor.
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From left to right: Matilda Paxton, Choctaw Nation Representative; Ashlei Jobe, Mayor of Garvin and Julie Arrieta, Choctaw Nation Small Business Advisor
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From left to right: Vickie Patterson, Broken Bow City Manager; Kristy Lansdell, Broken Bow Representative; Tony Ward, Choctaw Nation Tribal Council Member District 2 and Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr.
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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.
