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.

Jay Keel announces planned retirement

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Secretary of Family Services Jay Keel announced his plans to retire, effective Dec. 31, 2025, after more than three decades serving youth with the tribe and overseeing the expansion of mental health and violence prevention services.

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.

Chickasaw campers experience thrills and fun at Camp Survivor

Thursday, July 24, 2025

More than 100 Chickasaw youth experienced the thrill of competition and the adventure of the great outdoors at Camp Survivor, conducted May 27-30, at YMCA Camp Classen.

Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival celebrated Sept. 26-Oct. 4

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Chickasaw heritage, culture and traditions will be celebrated throughout the Chickasaw Nation during the 2025 Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival, Friday, Sept. 26-Saturday, Oct. 4.

Chickasaw Cultural Center’s 10th annual Holba' Pisachi' Native Film Festival set Aug. 8-9

Monday, August 04, 2025

Acclaimed First American films and filmmakers will be in the spotlight during the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s 10th annual Holbaꞌ Pisachiꞌ Native Film Festival, Friday, Aug. 8-Saturday, Aug. 9.

Jolie Bush models for First American fashion brand in Hawaii

Tuesday, September 09, 2025

Embracing unexpected opportunities has led Jolie Bush to moments she never imagined for herself — like walking a runway in Hawaii for First American designer Angela Howe.

Upton making her mark on the golf course

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Carli Upton, a Tishomingo High School junior, wrapped up another successful season on the golf course by clinching an individual silver at the 2025 3A Golf Regional Championship and placing seventh in the state tournament.

First American Art highlighted at Artesian Arts Festival

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Downtown Sulphur was once again a flurry of activity June 7 as the vibrant sights and sounds of the annual Artesian Arts Festival attracted thousands of art patrons and families.