Photo from the 2008 Elders' Thanksgiving Luncheon. The event was conducted at the Agriplex in Ada, Oklahoma. Lt. Governor Keel gave the welcome speech. The Chickasaw princesses performed the Lords' prayer, the Elder Singers sang four Choctaw Hymns and the Chickasaw Language Club performed a short skit.
Childcare Thanksgiving Luncheon
Photos of the FIRST LEGO League state qualifying tournament taken on November 15, 2008.
'37' Homeowners Program (Existing Mutual Help)
The '37' Homeowners Program provides for the enforcement of existing MHOA (Mutual Help Occupancy Agreements). It operates in accordance with NAHASDA (Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act 1996), existing MHOAs and current policies and procedures to ensure that the units remain as current assisted stock and affordable in the manner of the original intent of the Mutual Help Program. Contact a housing manager at (580) 421-8800 for more information.
'98' Homeowners Program The '98' Homeowners Program allows for the reassignment of '37' Homeowners Program. Contact housing management services at (580) 421-8854 for more information. Homeowners Program The Homeowners Program allows for the new construction of homeownership units in accordance with NAHASDA. Contact housing management services at (580) 421-8854 or (580) 421-8853 for more information. Program Requirements: Pride in Homeownership Program The pride in homeownership program is an incentive program to recognize and reward participants in the homeowners programs for their efforts in maintaining their home and yard. The contest runs from May through August. The Chickasaw Nation is divided into three regions for the contest. Participants enter the contest by contacting a housing representative. Each month two winners from each region receive a free month's rent as the "Legislator's Award". In addition, a winner is chosen each month from the recipients of the "Legislator's Award" to receive the "Lt. Governor's Award," which is a $50 gift certificate. At the conclusion of the contest, a grand prize winner is chosen from the recipients of the "Lt. Governor's Award" to receive the "Governor's Award," which is a $250 gift certificate. Contact housing management services at 421-8800 for more information. Program Requirements: Chuka Chukmasi Chuka Chukmasi (beautiful home) is a secondary market home loan program. Through Chuka Chukamasi you may purchase or refinance a home. In addition, closing-cost and down-payment assistance is available. Program Requirements: Home Improvement Loan Program Construction Loan Program