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Celebrate summer and Father’s Day at the Chickasaw Cultural Center June 14

Monday, June 02, 2025

Celebrate fathers and the return of summer during the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s Toompalli' (Summer) Festival and Inki' (Father) Day Celebration, set 10 a.m.-5 p.m., June 14.

Jae L. and Crossover to honor U.S. soldiers

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

A full slate of talent will honor American veterans during Jae L. and Crossover’s May 17 performance at the historic McSwain Theatre in downtown Ada, Oklahoma. May 17 is Armed Forces Day where America pays tribute to all active-duty soldiers serving the United States.

‘Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher’ now featured on Peacock

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Productions’ feature films “Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher” and “Te Ata” are now available on the streaming service Peacock.

Chickasaw Nation Productions’ ‘Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher’ and ‘Te Ata’ now available on Peacock

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Productions’ feature films “Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher” and “Te Ata” are now available on the streaming platform Peacock.

Governor Anoatubby leads ribbon cutting for home health program

Monday, June 09, 2025

— Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ribbon cutting ceremonies June 2 to dedicate the Chickasaw Nation’s home health program, Minticha Apila Home Health, marking a major step forward in delivery of health care services to Chickasaw citizens and First Americans.

Five inducted into 2025 Chickasaw Hall of Fame

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby inducted five Chickasaws into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame April 17.

Ayden Elcyzyn excels in Native American All-Star Game, commits to NEO A&M football program

Monday, May 05, 2025

Ayden Elcyzyn, a standout high school football player from Newcastle, Oklahoma, recently participated in the Native American All-Star Game at the Dallas Cowboys practice stadium, The Star.

Ada High School coach named Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations

Monday, June 30, 2025

Ada High School’s varsity tennis coach Terry Swopes capped off the 2023-2024 tennis season by being named National Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

Chickasaw’s creation wins first at Red Earth

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

A Choctaw wedding dress created by Chickasaw artist Melissa Freeman captured top honors recently at the prestigious 39th annual Red Earth Festival, featuring elite First American artists from across the nation.

Chickasaw Nation devoted to making family films

Monday, June 09, 2025

It was 2015. “Te Ata,” a full-length movie filmed a year earlier celebrating the life of Chickasaw entertainer Mary Frances Thompson Fisher, was in postproduction and was not ready for release.