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Sisters’ original allotted land now a haven for animals and will remain so

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Chickasaw citizens Twila June Adams, 87, and Betty Sue Adams, 85, grew up during hard times on allotted land near Lindsay, Oklahoma, with no electricity, running water, indoor plumbing or air conditioning.

OKCPhil sets world premiere of Tate composition

Wednesday, October 02, 2024

Renowned classical music composer Jerod “Impichchaachaaha'” Tate is set to debut a new composition with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic titled “American Indian Symphony."

Youth SEASAM champ moves up in 2024

Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Keegan Bellefeuille’s study of art and artistic disciplines at the Chickasaw Arts Academy has launched a promising career for the Chickasaw citizen.

President Biden appoints scholar to CDFI Fund’s Advisory Board

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

The White House recently announced U.S. President Joe Biden’s inclusion of a Chickasaw legal scholar among several new appointments to the Community Development Advisory Board (the Advisory Board).

Lowak Sho'li First American Humanities Forum to take place Nov. 18

Tuesday, November 05, 2024

The Lowak Sho'li (Carry the Fire) First American Humanities Forum will take place 6 p.m., Nov. 18, at the Chickasaw Nation Ada Community Center, 700 N. Mississippi Ave.

Griffin ranks second as USA archer

Monday, December 02, 2024

Consistency has earned 17-year-old Griffin Witty the acknowledgment of being one of the top archers in the nation

Chickasaw Nation WIC honored with national recognition

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

The Chickasaw Nation Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program team recently received a 2024 Breastfeeding Performance Bonus Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and was just one of 15 agencies nationwide to receive the award.

Chickasaw Nation Department of Health wins national award for performance excellence

Friday, November 08, 2024

The Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH) has earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Award for Quality and Performance Excellence.

Bryan and Johnston counties reflect a rich Chickasaw history

Friday, December 13, 2024

The first Chickasaws to arrive in Indian Territory during Removal in the late 1830s could scarcely have imagined the growth and expansive impact the tribe would have as it grew into the 21st century.

Tate opera, nephew’s play show busy Chickasaw family

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Internationally celebrated Chickasaw classical music composer Jerod Tate will be on hand Sunday, Oct. 27 to see Oklahoma’s award-winning chorus –– Canterbury Voices –– perform the world premiere of his opera “Loksi' Shaali' (Shell Shaker).”