Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Medal of Honor recipient and Chickasaw citizen honored

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Chickasaw Hall of Fame inductee and Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. Raymond G. Harvey was honored by his adopted hometown of Pasadena, California, in November.

First American women make history at East Central University

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Sisterhood can take many forms. Gamma Delta Pi, a new sorority at East Central University (ECU) in Ada, Oklahoma, aims to strengthen the bonds of sisterhood, specifically for First American women.

Submissions requested for Tobachi High School Art Competition

Friday, March 13, 2026

High schoolers within the Chickasaw Nation are invited to participate in the 2026 Tobachi (to create) High School Art Competition.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby leads groundbreaking for pediatric clinic

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

¬¬¬¬Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led groundbreaking ceremonies Feb. 10 to begin construction for a new pediatric clinic on the Chickasaw Nation Ada South Campus, marking a significant milestone in health care and the mission to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Chickasaw Historical Society board reconnects with ancestral Homeland

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Chickasaw Historical Society (CHS) board members traveled to the historic Chickasaw Homeland in October 2025, embarking on a journey that blended historical learning, cultural reflection and personal connection to the lands their ancestors once called home.

Hushtola 2025 hosts more than 125 First American artists at OKANA

Monday, January 05, 2026

More than 125 First American artists participated in the annual Hushtola Art Market, Dec. 13-14, at OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark in Oklahoma City.

Chickasaw Nation perinatal program earns Gold Spotlight Award for second consecutive year

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center’s (CNMC) perinatal program has received the Gold Level Spotlight Hospital Award from the Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (OPQIC) for the second year in a row, placing it among the top birthing hospitals in the state.

Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Officer named Indian Country Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

For his courageous and selfless actions while responding to an apartment fire in Ardmore, Chickasaw Lighthorse police officer Tucker Halstead has been named the 2025 Indian Country Officer of the Year by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).

Imanoli Writers Conference encourages aspiring and seasoned writers alike

Monday, February 09, 2026

Chickasaw citizen Meg Gardiner, author of 17 novels and keynote speaker for this year’s Imanoli Writers Conference, stressed persistence as a key step to getting published.

Sole’renity Spa unveils modern refresh inspired by Sulphur’s resilience

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

An oasis of wellness and tranquility in the heart of Chickasaw Country has been refreshed.