Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Rain doesn’t dampen spirits of CCC butterfly lovers

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

David Bohlken stood outside a 12X12 ventilated tent filled with butterflies recently at the Chickasaw Cultural Center (CCC).

Chickasaw composer to deliver music lecture at MSC

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

The Student Success Center, in conjunction with the Murray State College (MSC) Native Club, will host a presentation by renowned Native American composer Jerod Tate, Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Chickasaw Nation Breaks Ground for New Ardmore Gym

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ground breaking ceremonies Thursday, Sept. 20, to celebrate the start of construction for a new gym and expansion of services.

Chickasaw Nation offers ‘Get Fresh’ public cooking classes

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

The Chickasaw Nation teaches healthy meal preparation with the “Get Fresh!” series of entertaining cooking shows, open to the public at no charge at Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services sites in Ardmore, Purcell, Duncan and Ada, as well as the Family Life Center in Ada.

Pontotoc Pursuit bicycle ride set for Sept. 29

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

With the hope of cool weather on the way, lace up your shoes and ready your bicycles for the annual Pontotoc Pursuit Bicycle Ride, Saturday, Sept. 29.

Chickasaw Outpost brings collection of Native American gifts, souvenirs and media online

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

The Chickasaw Outpost recently went live with its new online storefront, offering a unique collection of Native American merchandise to a global market.

Suicide prevention week helping raise awareness

Monday, September 10, 2018

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 9-15, Chickasaw Nation Prevention Services is offering opportunities for the public to learn more about suicide prevention and the necessary steps to help those struggling.

Class to focus on creating with wax and encaustic art

Monday, September 10, 2018

Visual artist Bobby C. Martin, Muscogee (Creek), will teach the Creating with Wax: The Art of Encaustic class 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, and Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Arts and Humanities Building, 201 N. Broadway Ave., Ada, Oklahoma.

Chickasaw Cultural Center event offers glimpse at monarch butterflies annual migratory trek

Monday, September 10, 2018

Visitors of the Chickasaw Cultural Center, 867 Cooper Memorial Road, are invited to a Monarch Butterfly Watch Saturday, Sept. 15.

Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting and Festival Kicks Off Sept. 28

Monday, September 10, 2018

A longstanding tradition of celebrating Chickasaw heritage, customs and unconquerable spirit gets underway during the 2018 Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting and Festival, Sept. 28-Oct.6.