Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

SEASAM seeks artists for 2026 show and market

Monday, August 17, 2026

The 2026 Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) and SEASAM Youth are now accepting applications from artists representing federally recognized Southeastern tribes.

Upcoming July movies and live events at the McSwain Theatre

Thursday, July 09, 2026

The McSwain Theatre will host a Thursday Movie Showcase throughout July, featuring classic and family-friendly films with showtimes at 2 and 7 p.m. each Thursday.

Chickasaw Princess Program offers an experience of a lifetime

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

The Chickasaw Princess Program is a long-standing annual tradition that selects young women who demonstrate the core values to serve the Chickasaw Nation.

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

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.

Chickasaw Nation Sulphur Head Start celebrates 40 graduates

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

More than three dozen Chickasaw Nation Sulphur Head Start students celebrated their graduation May 21 as a jubilant crowd of parents, friends and family members cheered them on in the Anoli' Theater at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

Evelyn DeBenning’s legacy inspires Storybook Trail, Te Ata tribute

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

More than 60 family and community members poured into the Horticulture Education Center at the Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University (OSU) May 16 to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Evelyn DeBenning Storybook Trail.

Chickasaw Nation Preschool in Ada graduates 54 students

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Emeritus Bill Anoatubby and Governor Chris Anoatubby distributed diplomas to 54 eager graduates of Chickasaw Nation Preschool May 15 before a large crowd packed into the Chickasaw Nation Community Center.

Chickasaw Institute of Technology provides more than 65 graduates with rewarding careers in 2026

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

The 2026 class of the Chickasaw Institute of Technology (CIT) took to the stage May 19 at the historic McSwain Theatre, Ada, Oklahoma, to receive trade certificates in various in-demand professions.

Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Head Start recognizes graduates

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation Head Start (Head Start) program in Ardmore celebrated its graduating class at the Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Community Center May 18.