Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

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.

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.

Chickasaw Nation Medical Center surgery team ranked in top 10% in hospital initiative

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation Department of Health’s Ada Medical Center surgery team has been recognized for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2023.

Chickasaw actor Brent Charles’ journey to the stage

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Brent Charles emits an aura of gratitude. He is grateful for his parents and his teachers — all the people who have encouraged and believed in him — but also for the help and support of the Chickasaw Nation.

G. M. DiDesidero’s journey to discover the “Undrowned”

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

G.M. DiDesidero never had her sights set on fantasy. If anything, she was very grounded in the real world as a scientist, educator and technical writer.

Four-legged public service: Meet the Chickasaw Lighthorse K-9 team

Wednesday, December 03, 2025

Chickasaw oral history and archaeology reveals our ancestors migrated to the historic Chickasaw Homeland centuries ago with protection provided by Ofi' Tohbi' Ishto (Large White Dog).

WWII monument honors First Americans who helped liberate Italy

Monday, November 10, 2025

In September 1943, a major Allied offensive launched on the southwest Italian coast off the Tyrrhenian Sea proved successful in securing a beachhead despite fierce German resistance.

Bedré Fine Chocolate steeped with history

Monday, January 12, 2026

In Norwegian, Bedré means “better.” Few other words can describe the taste and flavor of the only First American-owned chocolate company, Bedré Fine Chocolate (Bedré).

Strong female tribal examples helped forge career

Monday, November 10, 2025

Robin Lee Corley’s Chickasaw heritage was cemented at an early age as she absorbed the subtle lessons of strength she saw in her grandmother and her grandmother’s three sisters.

Kicking up big dreams: Jaime Lewis selected to compete in Native All-American Football Game

Thursday, December 04, 2025

Chickasaw citizen and Kingston High School senior Jaime Lewis has earned a national honor as one of 70 First American high school athletes selected to compete in the 2025 Native All-American Football Game.