Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Discover science and medicine with Junior Native Explorers

Friday, September 22, 2017

The Chickasaw Nation Junior Native Explorers Program invites Native American students ages six through 18 to dive deep into areas of earth science, natural science, biomedical science and medicine with hands-on activities and learning experiences.

Stomp dance kicks off Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival

Friday, September 22, 2017

The Chickasaw Nation will host a community stomp dance Sept. 29 at Kullihoma to kick off the 57th Chickasaw Annual Meeting and 29th Festival.

The Chickasaw Nation Princess Pageant set for Monday, Oct. 2, in Ada

Friday, September 22, 2017

Three talented young ladies are set to be crowned Chickasaw Royalty during the Chickasaw Princess Pageant 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at the Ada High School Cougar Activity Center, 1400 Stadium Dr.

Chickasaw Art, Traditions and Talent featured during Cultural Evening

Thursday, September 21, 2017

An evening of sharing Chickasaw culture and honoring heritage, art and talent is the focus of Chickasaw Nation Cultural Evening and Arts and Culture Awards ceremony, Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

Tribe cuts ribbon on EMS building

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, U.S. Rep. Tom Cole and a large contingent of tribal dignitaries officially opened a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) building near the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center Thursday, Sept. 21.

Bicycle ride through scenic countryside set for Sept. 30

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Fall is in the air, chilly autumn mornings have arrived and soon leaves will change from vibrant green to warm tones of red, orange and yellow.

Chickasaw Nation Governor applauds choice of Tahsuda for Indian Affairs post

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

John Tahsuda III, a member of the Kiowa Tribe with significant ties to Oklahoma, was recently named Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs by U.S. Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke.

Hollywood comes to Ada: Community event celebrates national theatrical release of “TE ATA”

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

The true story of a Chickasaw storyteller is coming to select theatres across the nation this fall and everyone is invited to a red carpet event at the McSwain Theatre, 130 W. Main, Wednesday, Sept. 27, to kick off its nationwide theatrical release.

Chickasaw Nation Cuts Ribbon on Purcell Campus Buildings

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led a ribbon cutting ceremony in Purcell on a trio of Chickasaw Nation facilities Thursday, Sept. 14.

CCC celebrates butterflies Saturday

Monday, September 11, 2017

The Chickasaw Cultural Center (CCC) will host its Monarch Butterfly Watch Day, Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day will offer educational opportunities, beautiful views of nature and documentary films concerning monarch butterflies.