Services

The Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Youth Academy provides an excellent opportunity for Native American youth to explore a career in law enforcement. Academy students will hear presentations from law enforcement personnel who understand the daily challenges faced within the tribal law enforcement community; and learn life skills such as teamwork, communication, safety and crime prevention. ...

Living History Players – The Chickasaw Living History Players theatre group was created in 1998.  Actors create interesting, informative and entertaining productions based on the original plays and vignettes which offer insight into the Chickasaw Nation’s rich culture and history.   Through the efforts of these actors the people of Oklahoma and the nation are educated about the Chickasaw people. A...

Living History Play/Stories/Vignettes – New original plays, stories and vignettes based on Chickasaw history, court cases and family stories which are for audiences of all ages are being sought.  They can be short, two to 20 pages or long, 20 plus pages. ...

The 2018 Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting and Festival will begin Friday, September 28th, and culminate with Governor Bill Anoatubby's State of the Nation Address, along with a variety of activities and demonstrations at the Chickasaw National Capitol in Tishomingo Saturday, October 6th. Attendees will enjoy a...

Anoli is an annual creative writing contest for Chickasaw student writers in grades six through 12, young adults through age 24 and adults age 25 and up. All works submitted must be original and are evaluated by a panel of judges based on artistic form, creativity, how well the work relates to the topic and literary expression within each age division. Winners receive cash prizes and medals.  There are four divisions. ...

Since its beginnings in 2002, the Chickasaw Children's Choir has had the honor of performing at milestone celebrations such as the "Ground blessing" of the American Indian Cultural Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., Governor Brad Henry's Children's Inauguration and numerous times at the Oklahoma State Capitol.  The choir also performs at a variety of tribal events, including the Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival and Youth Arts Celebration. ...

The Chickasaw Nation College Clothing grant provides eligible Chickasaw students with a grant to purchase clothes. Clothing grants are available to Chickasaw college students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree, and will be provided in the form of a VISA gift card. Funds are to be used for clothing purchases only....

The Chickasaw Nation Community Centers are versatile venues for reunions, meetings, celebrations and many other events. Each facility offers practical amenities that meet a variety of needs. ...

The Chickasaw Nation Early Childhood and Head Start Program is a center-based federal and tribally funded program that promotes the school readiness of children from ages three to five years. The program philosophy is based on the principle that early childhood education should address children’s needs in all areas of development: physical, social, emotional and cognitive. ...

The Chickasaw Nation Headquarters Gym has recently been renovated providing our citizens the opportunity to host basketball games and tournaments. ...

This Inclement Weather Program (IWP) provides child care for Chickasaw students and the children of Chickasaw Nation employees, when the Chickasaw Nation offices are open and schools are closed due to inclement weather. This program provides a safe and stable environment for children while the parent is at work. ...

The Chickasaw Nation ReUse Center helps keep reusable items out of landfills. Smaller landfills equal less pollution to the environment. ...

Chickasaw School of Guitar is a course that brings music to life for Chickasaws and other youth. Students will be provided with instruction and the opportunity to perform upon successful completion of learning skills. Students will potentially receive a guitar after completing the course for continued growth and life enhancement through music. Beginning and intermediate classes are offered.

The Chickasaw Nation Arts & Humanities Division offers piano instruction ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Classes will meet weekly with a recital at the end of each class session.

The Chickasaw Nation Softball Complex is a state-of-the-art softball facility available to Chickasaw citizens for tournament and exhibition games. ...

The Chickasaw Theater Company is a group of trained and amateur actors, directors, playwrights, costumers, set designers and other volunteers who perform in theatrical presentations, radio, television and film. ...

Resource Assistance The program provides tribal citizens assistance with unmet medical care up to $5,000 annually. This service is designed to assist citizens with medical expenses when all other resources have been exhausted and to serve as a supplement to contract health services that provide necessary medical services for the on-going care from the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH) to maximize medical care.

Construction began April 1898 on the Chickasaw National Capitol. A stately structure overlooking the town of Tishomingo, it was built of red granite from the Pennington Creek quarry of Gov. R. M. Harris....

The princess program involves the selection of tribal royalty who serve as ambassadors for the Chickasaw Nation. Ambassadors of friendship and goodwill best describe the Chickasaw Nation Princesses. Traveling to more than 40 events across several states, these ambassadors bring honor and pride to the Chickasaw Nation. ...

The Chickasaw Reading Program is designed to assist children by providing books to encourage reading. ...