Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Educator named Oklahoma High School Principal of the Year

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

A longtime educator was recently recognized with a top state honor when he was named Principal of the Year from the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP).

Cali Northcutt earns valedictorian title, looks toward future in medicine

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Cali Northcutt believes in finishing anything she starts to the best of her ability. From a very young age, she knew she wanted to excel in academics.

Jolie Bush models for First American fashion brand in Hawaii

Tuesday, September 09, 2025

Embracing unexpected opportunities has led Jolie Bush to moments she never imagined for herself — like walking a runway in Hawaii for First American designer Angela Howe.

9/11 relic begins new chapter in Chickasaw Country

Tuesday, September 09, 2025

A relic from the destroyed World Trade Center on permanent display in the Johnston County Courthouse received a new glass memorial case recently thanks to the efforts of the Chickasaw Nation, county officials and Tishomingo community residents.

Governor Anoatubby leads ribbon cutting for Tishomingo elder housing project

Tuesday, September 09, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by elected tribal leaders, Chickasaw elders and community members Friday, Sept. 5, in ribbon cutting ceremonies to dedicate an elder housing complex.

Chickasaw Cultural Center hosts Monarch Butterfly Day Sept. 13

Monday, September 08, 2025

The importance of pollinators will be the focus of Monarch Butterfly Day, Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Chickasaw Cultural Center’s September Saturday Movies Set

Monday, September 08, 2025

Make plans to catch a family-friendly movie at the Chickasaw Cultural Center in September.

Fall into fun at the McSwain Theatre in September

Monday, September 08, 2025

Celebrate the changing of the seasons and cooler weather at the McSwain Theatre in downtown Ada Saturday, Sept. 20 with the Jae L. and Crossover show.

Chikasha Bak Bak celebrates undefeated season

Tuesday, September 02, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation’s junior and senior Chikasha Bak Bak (Chickasaw Woodpecker) youth stickball teams went undefeated during the 2025 Choctaw Nation Youth Stickball Tournament.

First American first responder named Paramedic/Firefighter of the Year

Tuesday, September 02, 2025

Los Angeles Fire Department’s Olin Jones Jr. was recently named Paramedic/Firefighter of the Year by Dignity Health, a nonprofit health care organization with more than 40 hospitals and 500 care centers, according to its website.