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Define Your Direction Community Leaders Summit highlights importance of substance misuse prevention

Monday, August 26, 2024

The Chickasaw Nation Define Your Direction (DYD) program strives to empower individuals of all ages to make positive choices for their futures, while taking a stance against opioid misuse.

Native Film Celebrated at Chickasaw Cultural Center's Holba' Pisachi'

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Many genres of First American films and a bevy of talented filmmakers were celebrated during the 2024 Holba' Pisachi' Native Film Festival, Aug. 9-10 at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

Chickasaw Teen Excels at Lighthorse Police Youth Academy

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

In many ways, 16-year-old Tony Carter is just like his Ardmore High School classmates. He loves to attend sporting events and rodeos with his family and sit under a shade tree with his grandpa when the weather is nice.

Astronaut John Herrington honored

Monday, June 03, 2024

As a kickoff of the American Indian Festival of Words, the Tulsa City County Library honored astronaut and retired Naval aviator Cmdr. John Herrington by adding him to the Circle of Honor.

Chickasaw joins international cliff diving series

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Kaylea Arnett is making a splash across the globe as a part of an elite world series tour in cliff diving.

Continuing a legacy of service

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Jamie Jones has been promoted to assistant deputy secretary with the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) and will continue a family legacy of service in the new position.

Building a new generation of speakers

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

The Chikasha Academy Adult Immersion Program (CAAIP) will soon graduate five highly motivated students who will then teach the Chickasaw language to others, according to Joshua D. Hinson (Lokosh), executive officer of language preservation for the Chickasaw Nation Department of Culture and Humanities.

Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act event set for Aug. 19 for veterans and military families

Monday, August 12, 2024

A community engagement event hosted by the Chickasaw Nation Veteran Services intends to connect military personnel who were exposed to toxic chemicals, burn pits and Agent Orange during their time in service to health care and treatment.

Artesian Arts Festival set April 13

Monday, March 25, 2024

As the trees and daffodils begin to bloom along the downtown sidewalks, organizers are busy preparing for the 11th annual Artesian Arts Festival, a daylong celebration of First American art and culture, Saturday, April 13, at the Artesian Plaza.

Chickasaw Nation Unveils Bold Initiative to Help Rebuild Storm-Hit Oklahoma Communities

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby today unveiled a new fundraising initiative, spearheaded by a diverse committee of stakeholders, aimed at rebuilding businesses and bolstering economic recovery in Sulphur and Marietta, Okla.