Chickasaw Nation Anolí (Story) Creative Writing Contest | Chickasaw Nation

Submit your original poetry, short stories or essays. Winners in each category and division receive a cash prize.

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Eligibility

Must be a Chickasaw citizen
Chickasaw citizens in grades 6-12 and adults age 18 and older

You Provide

Chickasaw citizenship card
Completed online application
Original work(s)
Signed W-9

For information regarding the application process, email CreativeArts@Chickasaw.net.

Online Application

Contact

Phone:

(580) 272-9326

Mailing Address:

1020 N. Mississippi Ave., Ada, Oklahoma 74820

Events

No upcoming events.

Program Details

Anolí is a Chickasaw word that means “story.” All submitted works must be original. Poetry and short story entries will be judged on artistic form and creativity. Essay entries will be judged on how well contestants respond to the prompt. Winners will receive cash prizes.

Division I: grades 6-8
Division II: grades 9-12
Division III: adults 18 and older

Categories (one entry per category):

Poetry (64 lines or less)
Short story (1,000-2,000 words)
Essay (1,000 words or less)
- Essay must respond to one of these prompts
  - What Chickasaw person has influenced you the most and how?
  - Why is it important for Chickasaw people to represent their culture through writing?

Locations

Cultural Enhancement

Ada, Oklahoma 74820

Department of Culture and Humanities

Ada, Oklahoma 74820