Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

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.

Dewitt named 2026 senior therapist of the year

Monday, July 13, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Director of Pediatrics Cmdr. Kayla Dewitt has been named 2026 Therapist Professional Advisory Committee (TPAC) Senior Therapist of the Year.

Upcoming July movies and live events at the McSwain Theatre

Thursday, July 09, 2026

The McSwain Theatre will host a Thursday Movie Showcase throughout July, featuring classic and family-friendly films with showtimes at 2 and 7 p.m. each Thursday.

Ittafama Ithana highlights cultural treasures during annual conference

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

The annual Chickasaw Historical Society (CHS) Ittafama Ithana (Gathering to Learn) Conference provided an opportunity to connect historical knowledge with contemporary Chickasaw identity and explore Chickasaw culture.

Save the date: Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival Sept. 25-Oct. 3

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Chickasaw heritage, culture and traditions will be celebrated in communities throughout the Chickasaw Nation during the 2026 Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival, Sept. 25-Oct. 3.

Chickasaw Princess Program offers an experience of a lifetime

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

The Chickasaw Princess Program is a long-standing annual tradition that selects young women who demonstrate the core values to serve the Chickasaw Nation.