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Chickasaw Nation hosts ribbon cutting for Ada preschool, after-school program facility expansion

Monday, March 30, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ribbon-cutting ceremonies March 27 to commemorate a milestone in expanded educational opportunities for youth in the community.

Plant-based diet convert drops weight and need for diabetes medication

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Chickasaw citizen Mike Carrillo is a walking commercial for his latest passion in life — persuading others who suffer with diabetes that they too can beat the debilitating disease by switching to a plant-based diet

Five inducted into Chickasaw Hall of Fame

Friday, April 17, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby inducted five Chickasaws into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame April 16.

Tony Snow: from welding to woodworking

Monday, June 15, 2026

Tony Snow started woodworking when he retired in 2015, but it wasn’t until recently that he tried his hand at sculpting, inspired by a conversation with Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby.

Zach Garcia’s new symphony, ‘Chintaloowali'’ debuts

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

When Zach Garcia was asked to write a Chickasaw-inspired symphony for the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) Symphony Orchestra, he was excited for the opportunity.

‘Songs of the Chickasaws’ premiere combines Chickasaw musician’s two passions

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Brandi Berry Benson forged two great passions, her music and her Chickasaw heritage, into a premiere of five new works she wrote and recently performed in Chicago with other First Americans.

First American women make history at East Central University

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Sisterhood can take many forms. Gamma Delta Pi, a new sorority at East Central University (ECU) in Ada, Oklahoma, aims to strengthen the bonds of sisterhood, specifically for First American women.

From Estonia to Oklahoma

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Erik Watts’ family connection to his Chickasaw heritage, oddly enough, traces to the Soviet Union’s invasion of Estonia June 17, 1940.

KADA celebrates 30 years of growth under Chickasaw Nation ownership

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

KADA Radio celebrates 30 years under Chickasaw Nation ownership this year, marking a milestone in the tribe’s commitment to branch into new business ventures.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby announces retirement

Monday, June 08, 2026

Today, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby announced his retirement following nearly 40 years as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation and more than 50 years serving the tribe.