Photo Galleries

Youth Tennis Clinic - Beginners

Event Date: 06/22/2009

Several Chickasaw youth from around the area “held court” at the annual Chickasaw Nation Tennis Clinic, conducted in June at the Ada Tennis Center.
The students spent four days learning the game of tennis, or improving their skills and techniques.
Forty-two beginning tennis players attended tennis clinic June 15-18, marking the largest group ever for the annual Tennis Clinic

Kids Golf Day Tournament

Event Date: 06/20/2009

Several families enjoyed a day of golfing during the inaugural Himita Tohli Ahtohne Sholi, a child play/guardian caddy golf tournament, Saturday, June 20 at Lakeview Golf Course in Ardmore.

The event drew 18 Native American players from around the area. Parents, grandparents, and older siblings braved the heat and caddied nine holes for the youngsters.

The players ranged in age from eight to 18 years old.

Trophies were awarded to the top three players in each category at the conclusion of the tournament.

Children's Fair

Event Date: 04/28/2009

The Week of the Young Child finale was the Children's Fair held at the Agri-Plex in Ada.  Fun and games for the kids.  The event was to bring awareness to the problem of child abuse and to celebrate children.

Princess Program Information Fair

Event Date: 04/21/2009

Princess Program Information Fair held at the Ada Community Center.  Tables presenting the different aspects of the Princess Program were set up for girls to get as much information as possible about becoming a Chickasaw Princess.

Youth Arts Month Celebration

Event Date: 03/28/2009

Photos from Youth Arts Month Celebration that was held at the Ada Community Center. The writing contest winners and members of the Design class were recognized. Booths were set up for kids to enjoy fun and games.

Winter Lock-In

Event Date: 01/02/2009

Winter Lock-In held at the Laser Zone in Ada Oklahoma. Kids were welcomed by a DJ and enthusiastic staff for a fun night of activities.

Children's Christmas Celebration - Ardmore

Event Date: 12/15/2008

Children's Christmas Celebration held at the Ardmore Convention Center.  Children were given stockings and cookies.  There were crafts for the children, games and pictures with Santa.

Children's Christmas Celebration - Purcell

Event Date: 12/11/2008

Children's Christmas Celebration held at the Purcell Multipurpose Building.  Children were given stockings and cookies.  There were crafts for the children, games and pictures with Santa.

Children's Christmas Celebration - Ada

Event Date: 12/08/2008

Children's Christmas Celebration held at the Ada Community Center.  Children were given stockings and cookies.  There were crafts for the children, games and pictures with Santa.

Elders Thanksgiving Luncheon

Event Date: 11/21/2008

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.