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May is Chikasha Anokfilli/Mental Health Awareness Month

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Nationally, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May since the 1940s as a means to raise awareness, reduce stigma and normalize conversations about mental wellness.

Foster Care Awareness Month underscores need for culturally connected homes and community support

Monday, May 04, 2026

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to recognize children in care and the families and communities who support them.

Tate’s ‘Loksi' Shaali' (Shell Shaker)’ selected for OPERA America conference

Monday, May 04, 2026

Each year, hundreds of people attend OPERA America’s annual conference, one of the most influential gatherings of opera administrators, artists, trustees and advocates.

Artesian Arts Festival set May 2 in Sulphur, Oklahoma

Friday, May 01, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation will host the 13th annual Artesian Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Artesian Plaza, Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Updated Chickasaw Nation Caring Van Unveiled

Friday, May 01, 2026

The Oklahoma Caring Foundation, sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, in partnership with the Chickasaw Nation, announced the launch of a newly updated Caring Van, designed to expand access to preventive health services for Oklahoma communities.

From Estonia to Oklahoma

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Erik Watts’ family connection to his Chickasaw heritage, oddly enough, traces to the Soviet Union’s invasion of Estonia June 17, 1940.

Inter-Tribal Council passes a resolution in support of protecting Medicaid Expansion

Monday, April 13, 2026

The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution at its quarterly meeting, April 10 at WinStar World Casino and Resort, expressing support for protecting Medicaid expansion and tribal health care systems in Oklahoma.

Chickasaw Cultural Center Ayowa' Garden to Gourmet tour begins April 11

Monday, March 30, 2026

An interactive, educational and tasty experience awaits with the Ayowa' Garden to Gourmet Agritours, set to take place at the Chickasaw Cultural Center April 11, May 16, Aug. 29 and Sept. 19.