A CELEBRATION FOR A CENTURY. January 29 was a special day in Comanche Country, as Anna Wockmetooah Tahmahkera, one of the oldest living Elders of the Comanche Nation, turned 100 years old. A birthday celebration was held at the Edith Kassanavoid Assisted Living Center to commemorate Tahmahkera. The Comanche Nation Princess, Tristen Wauqua, opened with the Lord’s Prayer, and Comanche Nation Chairman, William Nelson, pictured, read a proclamation from the Comanche Nation, and sang a song for Tahmahkera for her birthday. Mary Austin, pictured, of the Assistant Living Center, presented Tahmahkera with a personal birthday cake.
By Jolene Schonchin
Wed, 01/10/2018 - 3:06pm
Dr. Cornell Pewewardy, center, is surrounded by supporters of his proposal to recognize Indigenous People's Day on the second Monday of October, in the city of Lawton, Okla., which is also known as Columbus Day. He presented his proposal the evening of January 9, during the monthly Lawton City Council Meeting. He said the day can be used as a teaching tool and opportunity to help people learn about the Indigenous People of North America. The council approved the proposal, and the first celebration of Indigenous People's Day will be October 8, 2018. This was the second time Dr. Pewewardy presented his proposal to the Lawton City Council.
By Jolene Schonchin
Thu, 12/28/2017 - 4:05pm
Christmas was celebrated by the Quanah Parker Descendants Organization through a Christmas Powwow, held December 25 at Watchetaker Hall, Comanche Nation Complex. Numerous local businesses donated toys and other items for children’s gifts, and Santa made a special delivery during the celebration. Songs, dancing, and fellowship made the festive powwow a success. The Quanah Parker Descendants hold the Christmas Powwow annually.
Story by Jolene Schonchin/Comanche Nation PIO-News
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By Jolene Schonchin
Tue, 12/05/2017 - 4:37pm
Justin Boos, Director of WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act), left, and Marshall Niedo, sets up furniture inside the new location of the WIOA office at the Comanche Nation Education Center. A total of five programs are moving into the former Comanche Nation College building, located at 1608 SW 9th. St., Lawton, Okla. Student Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, WIOA, Higher Education, and the GED Program will open at their new location 8 a.m. December 11. The Education Center has been upgraded to satisfy the programs and staff. New flooring and glass doors are but a few of the many new details at the facility. Photo by Jolene Schonchin/News Staff
By Jolene Schonchin
Tue, 12/05/2017 - 9:39am
Boxes of new copper bottom cookware is warehoused at the Comanche Nation Complex, awaiting the annual Elder Day celebration, where each elder, age 62 years of age and older, will receive one, at the December 8 at the Comanche County Coliseum, 920 South Sheridan, Lawton. The cookware is just a few of many giveaway items for the Comanche elders. Elders (only) will receive a raffle ticket for the following: 300 - $100 Free Play Casino Vouchers; 40- $30 Golden Corral Gift Cards ; 40- $30 Cracker Barrel Gift Cards; 10- Wide Screen TV’s 46” or larger. Elders (only) will receive: Christmas Candy Bag and Copper Bottom Pots & Pans.
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