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McSwain Theatre announces Children’s Summer Movie Series and upcoming live events

Friday, May 29, 2026

The McSwain Theatre will host its Thursday movie showcase throughout June, featuring classic and family-friendly films with showtimes at 2 and 7 p.m. each Thursday.

Rosetta Stone Chickasaw introduces a fourth level of learning

Monday, April 13, 2026

In 2015, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby announced the creation of a customized program in conjunction with Rosetta Stone Inc. to assist in the revitalization of the Chickasaw language.

Inter-Tribal Council passes a resolution in support of protecting Medicaid Expansion

Monday, April 13, 2026

The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution at its quarterly meeting, April 10 at WinStar World Casino and Resort, expressing support for protecting Medicaid expansion and tribal health care systems in Oklahoma.

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.

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.

Foster Care Awareness Month underscores need for culturally connected homes and community support

Monday, May 04, 2026

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to recognize children in care and the families and communities who support them.

Welding a future in service

Monday, April 13, 2026

At 11 years old, Cooper Prince already knows the sound of hard work. It sounds like the steady crackle of his welding machine or boots hitting the ground in step during drill. Those sounds not only shape his hobbies, but his future.

Artesian Arts Festival set May 2 in Sulphur, Oklahoma

Friday, May 01, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation will host the 13th annual Artesian Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Artesian Plaza, Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Tate’s ‘Loksi' Shaali' (Shell Shaker)’ selected for OPERA America conference

Monday, May 04, 2026

Each year, hundreds of people attend OPERA America’s annual conference, one of the most influential gatherings of opera administrators, artists, trustees and advocates.