Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Chickasaw is George Nigh award finalist

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Delanie Seals, East Central University (ECU) graduate and Chickasaw citizen, earned the distinction of being selected as a finalist for this year’s George Nigh Award, an honor bestowed on the school’s top graduating senior.

Chickasaw Nation promotes mental well-being during Mental Health Awareness Month

Thursday, May 23, 2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, and the Chickasaw Nation takes mental health seriously.

Artist shares Chickasaw art, culture at New York event

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

- Courtney Parchcorn-John was among an elite group of First American artists recently selected to share the art and culture of beadwork during the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) NY Women’s History Month: “Beauty of Beadwork” exhibition.

Rainer’s ‘Straight Shot’ Tour targets McSwain Theatre June 22

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Country artist Jordan Rainer is gearing up for a June 22 performance at the McSwain Theatre, 130 W. Main St., Ada, Oklahoma.

Chickasaw Nation, American Cancer Society offer patient support

Tuesday, April 09, 2024

The Chickasaw Nation strives to be a good community partner.

CDC director visits Chickasaw Nation

Tuesday, April 02, 2024

The Chickasaw Nation recently hosted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Mandy K. Cohen, M.D., MPH, to discuss mental health awareness, promoting positive childhood experiences, data modernization, immunizations and other public health initiatives.

Whitney Anderson named 2024 Dynamic Woman of the Year

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Whitney Anderson was named 2024 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year during the annual Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference conducted May 30-31 at WinStar Resort and Convention Center.

Inter-Tribal Council passes resolution urging FCC to establish specific event code for missing and endangered persons

Monday, April 22, 2024

The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a specific event code for missing and endangered persons at their quarterly meeting April 19 at WinStar World Casino and Resort.

First female First American coffee roaster

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

As one of the few professional female coffee roasters in the world, Andi AnquoeParnacher has the distinction of being acknowledged by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) as the first female First American coffee roaster.

Arts Festival brings artists, fans to Sulphur

Tuesday, April 09, 2024

Artist and university associate professor Amy Gantt will return for the 11th annual Artesian Arts Festival taking place 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Saturday, April 13, in Sulphur, Oklahoma.