Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Strength in motion: Dewitt advances First American health and wellness

Monday, April 14, 2025

Kayla Dewitt has made it her mission to bring culturally competent health and wellness care to First American communities, ensuring unique health needs are addressed with respect, understanding and cutting-edge therapeutic techniques.

Chickasaw Nation announces 2025 Chickasaw Hall of Fame inductees

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Five Chickasaws have been selected for induction into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame April 17.

Chickasaw Nation devoted to making family films

Monday, June 09, 2025

It was 2015. “Te Ata,” a full-length movie filmed a year earlier celebrating the life of Chickasaw entertainer Mary Frances Thompson Fisher, was in postproduction and was not ready for release.

John Vindas crafts symbol of gratitude after receiving homeowner preparedness grant

Monday, June 16, 2025

After years of battling power outages during hurricanes and summer storms, Louisiana native John Vindas has found lasting relief thanks to the Chickasaw Nation Homeowner Preparedness Grant program.

Nike N7 Youth Movement Field Day boosts sports, community and cultural enrichment at OSU

Tuesday, May 06, 2025

The sound of children playing and coaches cheering rang out from Gallagher Iba Arena April 2, 2025, during the 10th annual Nike N7 Youth Movement Field Day at Oklahoma State University (OSU).

Ayden Elcyzyn excels in Native American All-Star Game, commits to NEO A&M football program

Monday, May 05, 2025

Ayden Elcyzyn, a standout high school football player from Newcastle, Oklahoma, recently participated in the Native American All-Star Game at the Dallas Cowboys practice stadium, The Star.

Inter-Tribal Council passes resolutions supporting Oklahoma forestry department, IHS leader

Monday, April 14, 2025

The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution to advance the name and support of Rear Adm. Travis Watts for Director of the Indian Health Service at its quarterly meeting April 11 at WinStar World Casino and Resort.

Five inducted into 2025 Chickasaw Hall of Fame

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby inducted five Chickasaws into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame April 17.

Sulphur Chickasaw Nation Head Start celebrates 28 graduates

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

More than two dozen Sulphur Chickasaw Nation Head Start students celebrated their graduation May 16 as a large crowd of proud parents, siblings, grandparents, friends and family members snapped photos and cheered them on in the Anoli' Theater at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.