Date: June 21, 2022
“Anoli'” is a Chickasaw word that means “to tell.” Each year the Chickasaw Nation holds the Anoli' Creative Writing Contest that allows individuals to showcase their writing abilities. Chickasaw citizens are eligible to apply for this contest at no charge with winners receiving a cash prize.
2022 Prompts:
- Compare and contrast your life as a Chickasaw to that of your Chickasaw ancestors’ lives.
- What do you feel is the most important event in Chickasaw history?
Age Divisions and Categories:
- Grades six through eight: Poetry (64 lines or less).
- Grades nine through 12: Short story (1,000-2,000 words).
- Post-high school: Essay (1,000 words or less).
The deadline to enter is Sunday, July 17, 2022, by 11:59 p.m. CDT.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
Visit Chickasaw.net/AnoliContest for guidelines, eligibility information and to submit entries.
For more information, call Chickasaw Nation Creative Arts at (580) 272-5520 or email CreativeArts@Chickasaw.net.