Feb 16, 2024 · Much like homeowners of today prepare their homes for winter by checking their door seals and windows to keep out the winter chill. As the frost set in, our Choctaw ancestors stockpiled food from gardens.

Apr 1, 2011 · Some of the Choctaw living in Louisiana lived in circular, palmetto-covered winter houses up until 1900. Period descriptions (e.g. Adair 1775:419; Anonymous 1918[1755]), indicate that unlike the traditional winter houses, Choctaw summer houses were rectangular in outline, with a peaked, gabled roof.

Dec 1, 2014 · This fall, the Historic Preservation Department has created a drawing that shows what the interior of a Choctaw winter home would have looked like about 300 years ago. As seen in this image, Choctaw winter houses were designed with warmth in mind.

Nov 21, 2022 · The Choctaw Cultural Center offered the public a messy, but educational opportunity recently for a hands-on experience to "mud" a traditional Choctaw winter home. Early-day Choctaws gathered mud from nearby rivers and creeks, water, and hay or …

Oct 1, 2018 · As Choctaw communities prepared for the winter hunt, a number of resources were harvested near the villages. Yaupon holly leaves were gathered to be used in making the Black Drink.

Dec 1, 2015 · The Owachito and the winter pelt hunt are critical parts of the Choctaw tradition. Providing important raw materials to make a variety of necessities. Learn about the tradition and how it has impacted modern Choctaw culture.

Jan 3, 2025 · From the Choctaw Office of Emergency Management, the Nation offers several tips to safeguard your home and family during harsh winter weather. For instance: Safeguarding Your Water Pipes. Know your pipes’ and shut-off valve’s locations and do preventative maintenance.

Nov 1, 2015 · By the time of the Trail of Tears, few or none of the ancient, circular Choctaw winter houses were being built, instead, it was the rectangular log cabin. Henry Halbert (n.d.) describes a type of cabin that was used by some Choctaws in Mississippi around this time.

Dec 17, 2024 · Prepare for the upcoming winter respiratory virus season with information on respiratory virus prevention, symptoms, and current viral positivity rates within the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Health System.

Winter travel can be treacherous due to icy roads, reduced visibility, and severe weather conditions. Before embarking on a winter trip, check road conditions, ensure your vehicle is winterized, and pack essential supplies like blankets, food, and water.