The annual Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference, set May 29-30 at WinStar World Casino and Resort Convention Center in Thackerville, Oklahoma, will be streamed online.
The conference recognizes the strength and leadership of Chickasaw women from all walks of life and salutes their valuable contributions, talents and skills. It also serves as a platform to showcase and recognize the dynamic and exceptional women of the Chickasaw Nation.
The theme for the 2025 event is “Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future.”
The two-day conference will feature uplifting presentations, panel discussions, audience-driven forums, an array of unique breakout sessions and the announcement of the 2025 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year. Established in 2006, the Dynamic Woman of the Year Award honors women of the Chickasaw Nation for their strength, leadership and valuable contributions to their tribe. It also pays tribute to a Chickasaw woman who has inspired, given hope or opened new possibilities or opportunities for others through her example.
Whitney Anderson, 2024 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year, will deliver the conference keynote address.
Anderson, a Chickasaw citizen from Oklahoma City, is a leader in the fight against human trafficking. She is the co-founder and executive director of the Dragonfly Home, where she spearheads a pioneering nonprofit focused on providing lifesaving services for victim-survivors of human trafficking in Oklahoma. In this trailblazing role, she led the establishment of crucial services that were previously nonexistent in the state, ensuring survivors of human trafficking have access to lifesaving and life-changing resources. As a subject matter expert and trainer, Anderson has been instrumental in educating professionals across a spectrum of fields. Her training initiatives extend to a diverse array of professions, including law enforcement, health care, social service and more.
The Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference will be available to watch online at Chickasaw.net/DynamicWomen.
For more information, call (580) 272-9326 or email CreativeArts@Chickasaw.net.