Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Red streets, red earth

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

While some institutions have exhibited “street art,” it is rare to have one focused on First American artists.

Evelyn DeBenning’s legacy inspires Storybook Trail, Te Ata tribute

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

More than 60 family and community members poured into the Horticulture Education Center at the Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University (OSU) May 16 to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Evelyn DeBenning Storybook Trail.

Chickasaw Nation breaks ground for Tishomingo Youth Club

Monday, July 27, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Chris Anoatubby led a groundbreaking ceremony July 23 for the Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Youth Club.

Josiah Jones takes his dream to the screen

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Growing up in Oklahoma, Josiah Jones thought his dream of becoming a director was always out of reach.

Chickasaw Nation Preschool in Ada graduates 54 students

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Emeritus Bill Anoatubby and Governor Chris Anoatubby distributed diplomas to 54 eager graduates of Chickasaw Nation Preschool May 15 before a large crowd packed into the Chickasaw Nation Community Center.

Chickasaw Nation Sulphur Head Start celebrates 40 graduates

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

More than three dozen Chickasaw Nation Sulphur Head Start students celebrated their graduation May 21 as a jubilant crowd of parents, friends and family members cheered them on in the Anoli' Theater at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

Tishomingo Chickasaw Nation Head Start celebrates graduates

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Pomp and circumstance filled the air as 17 graduating students from the Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Head Start program marched down the aisle, their family and friends cheering them on.

Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Head Start recognizes graduates

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation Head Start (Head Start) program in Ardmore celebrated its graduating class at the Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Community Center May 18.

Chickasaw Cultural Center to host ‘Princess Day’ for prospective Chickasaw royalty July 25

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Young Chickasaw women interested in learning more about the Chickasaw Princess Program are invited to attend Princess Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Jerri Martin announces candidates for special election

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Jerri Martin announced candidates seeking to serve the unexpired term of Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Legislative District Seat 1.