Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Environmental Protection Agency and Chickasaw Nation sign memorandum of understanding for sustainable research partnership

Wednesday, October 02, 2024

The Chickasaw Nation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a framework for cooperation and coordination in the effort to help ensure sustainable management of water, land, and other natural resources.

Nominations Open for 2025 Dynamic Woman of the Year Award

Friday, November 22, 2024

The Chickasaw Nation is accepting nominations through Jan. 26 for the 2025 Dynamic Woman of the Year Award.

A passion to help others drives Chickasaw student

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Helping others has always been ingrained in Kallie Chapman’s DNA.

Doctoral candidate researches Chickasaw food sovereignty

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

After visiting the Māori in New Zealand, a University of California, Berkeley student has embarked on writing a dissertation about Chickasaw food sovereignty for her Ph.D. in environmental science, policy and management.

Deputy US Surgeon General visits Chickasaw Nation

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The Chickasaw Nation recently hosted Deputy U.S. Surgeon General Rear Admiral (RADM) Denise Hinton as she and members of her team gained a historical perspective of Chickasaw Nation advances in First American health outcomes.

Vanderbilt honors Mater; Hushtola Art market draws near

Monday, December 02, 2024

Vanderbilt University honored artist Dustin Mater with a formal ceremony Nov. 12, officially unveiling 12 portraits of Chickasaw and Cherokee students who attended the highly respected university.

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).

Chickasaw Day of Prayer hosted at Chickasaw Cultural Center

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Many gathered at the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, Oklahoma, Sept. 9, 2024, as Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby proclaimed the day as the “Chickasaw Day of Prayer.”

Chickasaw elders tour the historic Homeland

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

For five enlightening days, a group of spirited Chickasaw elders immersed themselves in rich cultural heritage and explored significant historic sites in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee that bear witness to their ancestors’ enduring legacy

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.