Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Boutique begins new chapter one year after devastating tornado

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Almost one year after a tornado destroyed a quaint downtown boutique, rebuilding is complete and the doors have reopened, signaling a new chapter in the Chickasaw-owned business.

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 elders tour the historic Homeland

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Twenty Chickasaw elders forged new friendships and developed deeper connections to their heritage during a recent exploration of the historic Chickasaw Homeland.

Chickasaw Nation hosts workshop for First American princesses

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation Genealogy Program hosted a princess workshop for the five tribes’ royalty in May at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Kendrie Owens crowned Hereford Heaven Round-Up Club rodeo queen

Monday, August 04, 2025

Kendrie Owens, 5, made her rodeo pageant debut and brought home the crown June 21, at the 78th annual Hereford Heaven Stampede Open Rodeo.

Popping latches and pulling gates lead to cowboy’s recognition as a Chickasaw Warrior

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Cowboy and former Marine Richard Adcock recently shared his Chickasaw heritage and veteran status at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. During the organization’s Military Appreciation night, Adcock rode into the rodeo arena wearing his Chickasaw Warrior Society Pendleton “Grateful Nation” vest.

John Vindas crafts symbol of gratitude after receiving homeowner preparedness grant

Monday, June 16, 2025

After years of battling power outages during hurricanes and summer storms, Louisiana native John Vindas has found lasting relief thanks to the Chickasaw Nation Homeowner Preparedness Grant program.

Chickasaws slate art exhibit in OKC

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

– The Plaza Walls District will welcome two renowned Chickasaw artists at an exhibit of their works now through July 11.

First American Art highlighted at Artesian Arts Festival

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Downtown Sulphur was once again a flurry of activity June 7 as the vibrant sights and sounds of the annual Artesian Arts Festival attracted thousands of art patrons and families.

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.