AFTER TURKEYS IN THE CHOCTAW NATION.
This post contains a transcript of what is likely the earliest tourist report from who a party who visited Talihina in the […]
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Talihina Sky: An Unexpected Anthem
Talihina, Oklahoma, embraces its flaws highlighted in the Kings of Leon’s hidden track “Talihina Sky,” which reflects the town’s struggles with addiction and a desire for escape. Despite a population decline and challenges, community initiatives have emerged to address substance abuse and youth development, fostering a complex relationship with its identity.
“Class of Citizen” The Students and Staff of Tushkalusa Academy
Formerly located in Talihina, Oklahoma, Tushkalusa Academy was Choctaw Nation’s Freedmen Academy.
This article examines the history of the students and staff associated with the structure.
“Divided in Sentiment”: John B Sanborn’s 1865 Reports on the Choctaw and Chickasaw Freedmen
In researching John B Sanborn’s 1865 reports, we find evidence of the complex political reality of the Freedmen living in Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation during emancipation.
Nanih Waiya Clean Up!
You are hereby invited to our first major event, scheduled for Saturday, August 20th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm! This event […]
Talihina’s Stomp Dances, a Choctaw Tradition
It is hard to find much information, let alone reliable information, regarding the Choctaw Stomp Dance Grounds near Talihina. With this post, […]
E.O.S.S or Bust! Talihina’s Nuclear Fallout Shelter
Picture the mid-late 1970s… You’re having a normal day when you hear from the radio, or perhaps a friend that the United […]
Mixed-Race Education in Indian Territory, Talihina’s First Schools
The history of school buildings and general education in the Choctaw Nation is often hard to track. While the brick school pictured […]
“To Convert Negros into Indians”: The Curious Case of the 1910 McGuire Bill
In 1910, Bird McGuire attempted to pass a bill that would have allowed thousands of Freedmen to file additional testimony to be moved to the Blood Rolls. The bill’s creation and destruction were lost to history until now.
Annie Folsom’s Story
“This place was not called Talihina at this time but was known as Kiamichi Valley; however, it is the same ground where […]
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