Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Kendrie Owens crowned Hereford Heaven Round-Up Club rodeo queen

Monday, August 04, 2025

Kendrie Owens, 5, made her rodeo pageant debut and brought home the crown June 21, at the 78th annual Hereford Heaven Stampede Open Rodeo.

Chickasaw Cultural Center’s 10th annual Holba' Pisachi' Native Film Festival set Aug. 8-9

Monday, August 04, 2025

Acclaimed First American films and filmmakers will be in the spotlight during the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s 10th annual Holbaꞌ Pisachiꞌ Native Film Festival, Friday, Aug. 8-Saturday, Aug. 9.

Chickasaw Nation WIC program seeks comments

Thursday, July 31, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation is soliciting comments from individuals regarding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC.

Popping latches and pulling gates lead to cowboy’s recognition as a Chickasaw Warrior

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Cowboy and former Marine Richard Adcock recently shared his Chickasaw heritage and veteran status at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. During the organization’s Military Appreciation night, Adcock rode into the rodeo arena wearing his Chickasaw Warrior Society Pendleton “Grateful Nation” vest.

Bedré commemorates 25 years with sweet celebration

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Bedré Fine Chocolate commemorated its 25th anniversary with a special celebration June 16, offering guests a glimpse of the chocolate making process and an opportunity to indulge in delectable treats.

Chickasaw campers experience thrills and fun at Camp Survivor

Thursday, July 24, 2025

More than 100 Chickasaw youth experienced the thrill of competition and the adventure of the great outdoors at Camp Survivor, conducted May 27-30, at YMCA Camp Classen.

Chickasaw Nation hosts workshop for First American princesses

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation Genealogy Program hosted a princess workshop for the five tribes’ royalty in May at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Four students graduate from the Chickasaw language immersion program

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The Chikasha Academy Adult Immersion Program (CAAIP) graduated four students recently in a ceremony conducted in the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s Anoli’ Theater in Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Jay Keel announces planned retirement

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Secretary of Family Services Jay Keel announced his plans to retire, effective Dec. 31, 2025, after more than three decades serving youth with the tribe and overseeing the expansion of mental health and violence prevention services.

Chickasaw elders tour the historic Homeland

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Twenty Chickasaw elders forged new friendships and developed deeper connections to their heritage during a recent exploration of the historic Chickasaw Homeland.