Services

Once considered a mansion on the frontier, it was home to Chickasaw Governor Douglas Henry Johnston and his family from 1898 to 1971. The Chickasaw White House, located on the north edge of Emet, Oklahoma, was necessarily the scene of many important social and political events. Oklaho...

The Chickasaw Young Artist Studio provides technical resources for students in grades seven-12 in varied art media with opportunities for competition, portfolio enrichment and mentorship....

The Chickasaw Veterans Jacket Program is a nationwide program that honors eligible Chickasaws by offering a Chickasaw Nation veterans jacket in appreciation of their military service. ...

The Chickasaw Youth Storytelling Workshop is a nine-day workshop structured to teach Chickasaw children ages 10-13 the art of storytelling....

This two-day camp provides students the opportunity to experience a variety of cultural activities, such as traditional stomp dancing, crafts and the Chickasaw language.

Each year, hundreds of Chickasaws and guests gather for an opportunity to experience culture, tradition and fellowship during the annual Chikasha Ittifama (Chickasaw Reunion). ...

The Chickasaw Youth Club was established in December 1998 in the Chickasaw Nation’s historic capital city of Tishomingo, Oklahoma. ...

The Chickasaw Nation Chikasha Pehlichi Ikbi “Creating Chickasaw Leaders” is a youth leadership program providing members the opportunity to obtain leadership and cultural knowledge through a 10-month, age appropriate program, offering leadership, business and cultural development courses, and a variety of community service opportunities....

The Chikasha Holitoplichi (Honors Program) rewards students striving to complete continuing education goals and academic success. This program is available for Chickasaw college students beginning their sophomore year through professional school. The program offers degree completion incentives and the opportunity to receive graduation stoles. ...

The Chikasha House, located on the campus of Chickasaw Nation Medical Center (CNMC), provides families or caregivers of patients admitted to CNMC a convenient and relaxing “home away from home” lodging facility. ...

Chickashsha Billi'ya Camp provides foster care students an opportunity to learn more about their Chickasaw culture and heritage. ...

The child care assistance program provides child care assistance to eligible Native American families who live within the Chickasaw Nation service area. ...

The Chickasaw Nation Child Support Services (CNCSS) program was established to assist Native American children in receiving their mandated child support. The CNCSS program provides child support services to Native American children throughout Oklahoma.

This day camp provides students the opportunity learn the history of and how to play the traditional game of stickball. Students will also learn the fundamentals of lacrosse....

Operating through the Chickasaw Nation Department of Family Advocacy, Child Welfare Services is a program that advocates for and protects children who have been removed from their home due to neglect, physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Tribal social workers provide court advocacy and assist in the reunification process.

The Chickasaw Nation chore service program provides assistance with basic housekeeping duties for eligible Chickasaw elders. Required form is available at any senior nutrition center and/or can be completed via telephone. An applicant can expect a Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging specialist to make an initial home visit to assess the services needed. If approved, the client will be notified....

Classes in creative/fiction writing – short story, novel, play or film script – for adults are offered throughout the year. The classes are two hours each week and run for eight consecutive weeks.  The eight weeks allows students time to complete a short story, first chapter of a novel, or first act of a play or film script and take place at the arts and humanities building, 201 North Broadway, Ada, Oklahoma.  Each week students are given an opportunity to write using story starters.  A question and answer session time is held at the end of each class. ...

This community health representative program promotes the highest possible health level of Native Americans by providing medically-guided primary health care services where no other resource is available. Services offered by the CHR program include: patient advocacy, liaison between clients and tribal and community resources, patient education and health promotion/disease prevention.

This program provides automated blood pressure measurement machines and specific over-the-counter medications to Chickasaw Nation Senior Centers. The program also provides educational opportunities related to diet, nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices. More information can be obtained at any Chickasaw Nation Senior Center. ...

This is a weeklong summer academy for students interested in space, aviation, math, and science. CNASA is designed to inspire excellence and to motivate and challenge the vision, talent and energies of our young people, encouraging them to pursue careers in science and technology. ...