Join a two-week archaeological adventure to uncover the stories of Chickasaw Ancestors through hands-on fieldwork in the historic Homeland.

Travel expenses, lodging and meals are provided. Participants must be able to perform activities that require mobility and endurance.

Additional eligibility requirements may apply.

Join the Chickasaw Historical Society to learn more about the culture, traditions and history of the Chickasaw people. Members receive access to the biannual publication, The Journal of Chickasaw History and Culture, and the historical society’s annual conference.

Membership is open to the public.

In these college courses (formerly known as Clemente), students explore the history and culture of the Chickasaw people.

Scholarships are available for eligible Chickasaw citizens.

Resources are available through the Chickasaw Language Preservation Program that make learning, speaking and teaching Chikashshanompaˈ (the Chickasaw language) easily accessible for all ages.

Language resources are available to the public.

The Chickasaw Living History Players theater group creates interesting, informative and entertaining productions to offer insight into the Chickasaw Nation’s rich culture and history.

Participation is open to the public and determined through auditions.

The Chickasaw Living History productions present original plays, stories and vignettes based on Chickasaw history, court cases and family stories for audiences of all ages. Selected material is performed at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival, the Black Box Theater and other venues.

Submissions and productions are open to th...

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

The Chickasaw Nation Dance Troupe was formed in 1992 to educate, preserve and restore Chickasaw dance traditions. Along with keeping stomp dance traditions alive, the dance troupe shares the ancient arts of shell shaking, stomp dancing and song with people from around the world.

Classes and demonstrations are open to the public.

The Chickasaw Nation Genealogy Program can assist with genealogy requests pertaining to the Five Tribes (Chickasaw, Cherokee, Choctaw, Muscogee (Creek) and Seminole).

Genealogy services are available to anyone.