Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival Sept. 27–Oct. 5

Monday, September 23, 2024

Chickasaws from across the globe will gather to celebrate cultural pride during the Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival, Sept. 27 through Oct. 5.

Packed Promise and Amazon Business deliver healthy foods for Chickasaw children

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

The Chickasaw Nation has partnered with Amazon Business to expand and enhance the Packed Promise program for its citizens.

Law student advocates for marginalized communities

Monday, December 09, 2024

With reflection on the past, Malorie Stick is crafting a positive future for underrepresented communities in the law field.

Love Lives On event fosters community for survivors of suicide loss

Thursday, November 14, 2024

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is Saturday, Nov. 23.

Doctoral candidate researches Chickasaw food sovereignty

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

After visiting the Māori in New Zealand, a University of California, Berkeley student has embarked on writing a dissertation about Chickasaw food sovereignty for her Ph.D. in environmental science, policy and management.

Chickasaw elders tour the historic Homeland

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

For five enlightening days, a group of spirited Chickasaw elders immersed themselves in rich cultural heritage and explored significant historic sites in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee that bear witness to their ancestors’ enduring legacy

New York City marathoner appreciates Chickasaw Nation’s longstanding support

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Having the physical ability to run 26.2 miles is not the only requirement for getting to the starting line of the New York City Marathon.

Environmental Protection Agency and Chickasaw Nation sign memorandum of understanding for sustainable research partnership

Wednesday, October 02, 2024

The Chickasaw Nation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a framework for cooperation and coordination in the effort to help ensure sustainable management of water, land, and other natural resources.

Toddler recognized in National Down Syndrome Society video

Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Three-year-old Gentry Duren of Mustang, Oklahoma, recently traveled to Times Square with family and friends to watch the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video presentation, where her photo was displayed for millions to see.

Chickasaw elder veterans visit D.C. memorials during Veterans Day trip

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Chickasaw warriors placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a recent trip to Washington, D.C., in celebration of Veterans Day.