Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Hannah Wolfe wins first place in her division at the 2025 Red Earth Youth Art contest

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Hannah Wolfe wins first place in her division at the 2025 Red Earth Youth Art contest.

Chickasaw Historical Society highlights cultural treasures during annual conference

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The 2025 Chickasaw Historical Society (CHS) Ittafama Ithana (Gathering to Learn) Conference provided an opportunity to honor a dedicated historic preservationist and learn more about the essence of Chickasaw culture.

Janie Simms Hipp named 2025 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year

Monday, June 16, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby named Janie Simms Hipp, J.D., LL.M., as the 2025 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year during the annual Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference conducted May 29-30 at WinStar Resort and Convention Center.

Four students graduate from the Chickasaw language immersion program

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The Chikasha Academy Adult Immersion Program (CAAIP) graduated four students recently in a ceremony conducted in the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s Anoli’ Theater in Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Twin runners anticipate competing at collegiate level

Monday, August 11, 2025

Running track and cross-country takes grit, determination, endurance and perseverance — all characteristics of the Chickasaw people.

Chikasha Bak Bak celebrates undefeated season

Tuesday, September 02, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation’s junior and senior Chikasha Bak Bak (Chickasaw Woodpecker) youth stickball teams went undefeated during the 2025 Choctaw Nation Youth Stickball Tournament.

First American first responder named Paramedic/Firefighter of the Year

Tuesday, September 02, 2025

Los Angeles Fire Department’s Olin Jones Jr. was recently named Paramedic/Firefighter of the Year by Dignity Health, a nonprofit health care organization with more than 40 hospitals and 500 care centers, according to its website.

9/11 relic begins new chapter in Chickasaw Country

Tuesday, September 09, 2025

A relic from the destroyed World Trade Center on permanent display in the Johnston County Courthouse received a new glass memorial case recently thanks to the efforts of the Chickasaw Nation, county officials and Tishomingo community residents.

Chickasaw Cultural Center’s September Saturday Movies Set

Monday, September 08, 2025

Make plans to catch a family-friendly movie at the Chickasaw Cultural Center in September.

Chickasaw Nation WIC program seeks comments

Thursday, July 31, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation is soliciting comments from individuals regarding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC.