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Dr. Kayse Shrum Joins the Chickasaw Nation as chief health strategy officer

Monday, June 09, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation announced today that Dr. Kayse Shrum, a nationally recognized leader, physician, educator and rural health care champion, will join the Chickasaw Nation as chief health strategy officer.

Vaccine remains key defense as measles cases rise

Monday, June 02, 2025

Often considered a disease of the past, measles is making a concerning comeback in the United States.

Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Head Start wraps up 2025 academic year

Monday, June 16, 2025

Family and friends, along with Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and other tribal dignitaries, gathered at the Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Community Center May 15 to watch more than 50 Head Start graduates receive diplomas.

‘Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher’ spotlights First American influence on modern-day agriculture

Tuesday, June 03, 2025

Whether it be ancestors of the past harvesting native vegetation or present-day farmers bailing hay for their cattle to graze in the winter, the Chickasaw people have long appreciated and utilized agriculture for self-sufficiency.

Save the date – Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival Sept. 26-Oct. 4

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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

Tishomingo Chickasaw Nation Head Start celebrates 16 graduates

Monday, June 16, 2025

Of the 16 graduating students at the Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Head Start program, five want to pursue a career as a police officer and four wish to be teachers.

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.

Chickasaw Nation announces 2025 Chickasaw Hall of Fame inductees

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Five Chickasaws have been selected for induction into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame April 17.

Ada Chickasaw Nation Preschool recognizes graduates

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation Preschool in Ada celebrated its graduating class at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center May 22. Doting parents, family members and friends gathered as Chickasaw youths gained their diplomas and accepted a culturally significant gift.

‘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.