Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival celebrated Sept. 26-Oct. 4

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Chickasaw heritage, culture and traditions will be celebrated throughout the Chickasaw Nation during the 2025 Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival, Friday, Sept. 26-Saturday, Oct. 4.

Ardmore PACT Act event hosted by the Chickasaw Nation Aug. 18

Friday, August 15, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Veterans Services is hosting an event in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to discuss the PACT Act from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 18, at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center, 907 Locust St., Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Chikasha Bak Bak celebrates undefeated season

Tuesday, September 02, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation’s junior and senior Chikasha Bak Bak (Chickasaw Woodpecker) youth stickball teams went undefeated during the 2025 Choctaw Nation Youth Stickball Tournament.

Chickasaw Nation breaks ground for medical student housing project

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by dozens of tribal leaders and medical providers in groundbreaking ceremonies Aug. 12 for a housing project designed for Chickasaw Nation Department of Health providers and resident students.

First American first responder named Paramedic/Firefighter of the Year

Tuesday, September 02, 2025

Los Angeles Fire Department’s Olin Jones Jr. was recently named Paramedic/Firefighter of the Year by Dignity Health, a nonprofit health care organization with more than 40 hospitals and 500 care centers, according to its website.

Bedré commemorates 25 years with sweet celebration

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Bedré Fine Chocolate commemorated its 25th anniversary with a special celebration June 16, offering guests a glimpse of the chocolate making process and an opportunity to indulge in delectable treats.

Popping latches and pulling gates lead to cowboy’s recognition as a Chickasaw Warrior

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Cowboy and former Marine Richard Adcock recently shared his Chickasaw heritage and veteran status at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. During the organization’s Military Appreciation night, Adcock rode into the rodeo arena wearing his Chickasaw Warrior Society Pendleton “Grateful Nation” vest.