Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Joe Thomas appointed Literary Arts division executive officer

Monday, March 21, 2022

Governor Bill Anoatubby has appointed Chickasaw citizen Joe Thomas executive officer of Literary Arts.

Kelso Longview Television Inc. to air Chickasaw Nation films

Friday, March 18, 2022

Chickasaw Nation Productions’ feature film “Pearl” and documentary “Bearer of the Morning: The Life of Te Ata Thompson Fisher” from the Chickasaw Heritage Series will be shown on KLTV in Longview, Washington.

Chickasaw Nation celebrates Women’s History Month

Friday, March 18, 2022

Dr. Jenny L. Davis is an associate professor of anthropology and American Indian studies at the University of Illinois and the director of the American Indian Studies program.

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Chickasaw Market

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Chickasaw Market in downtown Ada, Oklahoma is celebrating Women’s History Month this March.

Chickasaw Nation Satellite Clinics’ COVID-19 hours of operation changing

Monday, March 14, 2022

The Chickasaw Nation Department of Health satellite clinics are changing their COVID-19 hours of operation. COVID-19 testing at satellite clinics in Ardmore, Purcell and Tishomingo will be offered from 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday.

Head Start and preschool applications now accepted

Monday, March 14, 2022

The Chickasaw Nation Head Start Centers and Preschool Program are accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year in Ada, Ardmore, Sulphur and Tishomingo, Oklahoma locations.

James Wallace appointed director of visual arts, media and design for Chickasaw Nation

Friday, March 11, 2022

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby has appointed arts management professional James Wallace director of visual arts, media and design in the Chickasaw Nation Department of Culture and Humanities.

Hanna selected principle trombonist for Oklahoma City Philharmonic

Friday, March 11, 2022

In late October of 2021, Adam Hanna answered the Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s call for auditions to become the orchestra’s principal trombonist.

Chickasaw Nation expands criminal justice capabilities

Friday, March 11, 2022

On July 9, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court held in McGirt v. Oklahoma that the Muscogee reservation remains Indian Country for purposes of criminal jurisdiction. On March 11, 2021, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals applied that ruling to the Chickasaw Nation.

Packed Promise one of many food programs increasing food security for children

Wednesday, March 09, 2022

Packed Promise has helped to provide food security for Chickasaw children since it began in 2015.