“Chikasha Poya” (We are Chickasaw) is a monthly 30-minute television program highlighting Chickasaw storytelling, history, tourism and culture. Produced by the Chickasaw Nation, “Chikasha Poya” explores culture, creativity and communities in Chickasaw Country and beyond.
Episode 5 of “Chikasha Poya” will air on KFOR Channel 4 (NBC in Oklahoma City) and KXII Channel 12 (CBS in the Ardmore, Ada and Texoma area) on the following dates:
KFOR
• Saturday, Nov. 7 — 5 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 21 — 5 p.m.
KXII
• Saturday, Nov. 7 — 10:35 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 21 — 10:35 p.m.
Join Quin Tran and Charlesey Poe for another installment of “Chikasha Poya” during Native American Heritage Month. In this episode, the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s Aaholiitobli' Honor Garden is highlighted. Learn about the spiral honor garden, which features granite plaques of Chickasaw Hall of Fame members and beautiful landscapes, including a central water feature and native plants. The art of Chickasaw artist and Hall of Fame member Carolyn Sue Fish is featured. In honor of Veterans Day, learn about the inspiring stories of several intrepid Chickasaw veterans. Discover the Chickasaw family connections Poe makes through the genealogy records of the Holisso: The Center for Study of Chickasaw History and Culture. A preview of holiday attractions in Chickasaw Country is also shared. Visit Chickasaw.tv for more episodes.
Episode 4
Episode 4 of “Chikasha Poya” aired in October and highlighted the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, Oklahoma, a place to discover more about Chickasaw history and culture. Stickball, a cooking lesson and citizen stories are highlighted.