On the Front Lines - Randi Wilkins: Educator
Just prior to the onset of COVID-19, Chickasaw citizen Randi Wilkins had a difficult decision to make.
View ArticleChickasaw law enforcement officer puts on-the-job experience to work as...
When Chickasaw citizen Sarah Pierce decided to pursue law enforcement as a career, eventually becoming an educator wasn’t what she expected. But she couldn’t be happier with where she’s landed.
View ArticleChickasaw fine arts student discovers new path working through pandemic
Chickasaw citizen Olivia Parker is utilizing her fine arts education and skills to highlight common pandemic experiences and raise awareness about related mental health challenges.
View ArticleChickasaw Nation creates hotline to support victims of crime
As part of its comprehensive plan to assume its newly expanded criminal justice duties the Chickasaw Nation has enhanced its criminal code, law enforcement capability and prosecutorial apparatus. It is...
View ArticleChad Milne scores multiple all-state and all-star basketball positions
Allen basketball player Chad Milne was recently selected as the only player from class A to play in the 2021 Oklahoma All-State boys’ basketball game.
View ArticleChickasaw Nation expands vaccination availability to ages 12 and older
The Chickasaw Nation is currently offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Emergency Operations Facility in Ada and the health clinics in Ardmore and Purcell.
View ArticleChickasaw achieves goals with help of School-To-Work program
Robin Monetathchi is one of the many students able to complete her education using the valuable Chickasaw Nation School-To-Work program.
View ArticleArtesian Online Art Market to showcase First American art
Art lovers and buyers can maintain responsible distancing while browsing Chickasaw and other First American artists’ works online at ArtesianArtsFestival.com.
View ArticlePaths to better mental health available with Chickasaw Nation’s Chikasha...
Chikasha Anokfilli, which translates to “thinking Chickasaw,” is a publicly available mental health initiative exploring what it means to think Chickasaw while providing resources to support and...
View ArticleChickasaw-produced documentary to air on Salina Media Connect
The Chickasaw Nation Productions’ documentary “Bearer of the Morning” from the Chickasaw Heritage Series will air at 11:02 a.m., Saturday, May 29, on Salina Media Connect Channel 21.
View ArticleRear Adm. Kevin Meeks retires from U.S. Public Health Service
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby praised Rear Adm. Kevin Meeks, Chickasaw, for 32 years of service to Native Americans through the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps, which...
View ArticleMcSwain Theatre hosts Jae L. and the Crossover band
Vocalists from Oklahoma and Texas will join Jae L. Stilwell and the Crossover band to offer live music 7 p.m., Saturday, July 20, at the historic McSwain Theatre, 130 W. Main St.
View ArticleChickasaw Cultural Center to host Learn and Lunch Series
The Chickasaw Cultural Center will host Ithana: The Learn and Lunch Series Wednesday, July 24, at noon in the Holisso: The Center for Study of Chickasaw History and Culture.
View ArticlePublic stomp dances hosted at Kullihoma
The Chickasaw Nation will host monthly public stomp dances through September at Kullihoma, seven miles northeast of Ada on state Highway 1.
View ArticleChickasaw Nation Announces Election Results
Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Rita Loder announced results of the July 30, 2019, general election.
View ArticleHolba’ Pisachi’ Native Film Festival at the Chickasaw Cultural Center
The fifth annual Holba’ Pisachi’ Native Film Festival at the Chickasaw Cultural Center is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3.
View ArticleApplications now accepted for 2019-2020 Chickasaw Princesses
The Chickasaw Nation is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Chickasaw Princesses. Applications must be submitted by Friday, Aug. 23.
View ArticleThe McSwain Theatre presents Star Wars screening event
The McSwain Theatre is screening “Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope” on Friday, Aug. 2, with festivities beginning at 5:30 p.m.
View ArticleThe McSwain Theatre presents Star Wars special screenings
The McSwain Theatre is hosting special screening events of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back Friday, Aug. 9, and Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi Friday, Aug. 16.
View ArticleChickasaw woman recognized as Significant Woman in Oklahoma Agriculture
Marla Saeger, president of the board of directors of the Tahlequah Farmers’ Market, was recently recognized as a Significant Woman in Oklahoma Agriculture by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,...
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