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Environmental Protection Agency and Chickasaw Nation sign memorandum of understanding for sustainable research partnership

Wednesday, October 02, 2024

The Chickasaw Nation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a framework for cooperation and coordination in the effort to help ensure sustainable management of water, land, and other natural resources.

Flu vaccine clinics set for the community

Monday, October 28, 2024

The Chickasaw Nation will offer community members in south-central Oklahoma three opportunities to receive influenza vaccinations at no cost.

Cyclists humble as they complete historic Homeland Removal Ride

Wednesday, October 09, 2024

With more than three years of planning, members of the Chickasaw Cycling Club have accomplished their historic “Homeland Removal Ride” from Pontotoc, Mississippi, to the Chickasaw Nation Historic Capitol Building in Tishomingo, Oklahoma.

Partners bring health and hope on wheels

Monday, September 16, 2024

The Chickasaw Nation, along with Oklahoma Human Services and the Murray County Health Department, hosted Health and Hope on Wheels, a community resource event, Aug. 2, at the Artesian Hotel parking lot.

Tate opera, nephew’s play show busy Chickasaw family

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Internationally celebrated Chickasaw classical music composer Jerod Tate will be on hand Sunday, Oct. 27 to see Oklahoma’s award-winning chorus –– Canterbury Voices –– perform the world premiere of his opera “Loksi' Shaali' (Shell Shaker).”

Harvard student has a heart, passion for Chickasaw ancestors

Monday, November 04, 2024

November is National Native American Heritage Month, and as the name implies, it is a time to celebrate First American culture, language and history.

OKCPhil sets world premiere of Tate composition

Wednesday, October 02, 2024

Renowned classical music composer Jerod “Impichchaachaaha'” Tate is set to debut a new composition with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic titled “American Indian Symphony."

Toddler recognized in National Down Syndrome Society video

Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Three-year-old Gentry Duren of Mustang, Oklahoma, recently traveled to Times Square with family and friends to watch the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video presentation, where her photo was displayed for millions to see.

Chickasaw elders tour the historic Homeland

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

For five enlightening days, a group of spirited Chickasaw elders immersed themselves in rich cultural heritage and explored significant historic sites in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee that bear witness to their ancestors’ enduring legacy

5-year-old wins Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival cornstalk shoot

Thursday, October 03, 2024

Chickasaw youth cornstalk shoot competitors offered up another thriller Sept. 28 to kick off a full week of Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival events.