Chickasaws Break Ground on New Hospital
Chickasaw Nation officials broke ground on Friday, Nov. 9 on a new 370,000 square foot health care facility.

Culture of Healing at Heart of New Facility
Designers from Page Southerland Page met with a number of Chickasaw citizens and employees early in the planning stages of the new hospital.

Chickasaw Nation Receives Joint Venture Funding for New Hospital
The Chickasaw Nation Health System (CNHS) was selected Oct. 17, 2007 to receive millions in additional annual funding under the Indian Health Service Joint Venture program.

Young Chickasaw Artists Selected For National Art Show
Two young Chickasaw artists will be traveling to Colorado this month to be a part of a prestigious Native American art show.

The Chickasaw Nation Receives Funding for REACH US Program
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently awarded Oklahoma with $4.25 million in funding to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities among minority populations.

November Designated American Indian Heritage Week in Chickasaw Nation
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby has proclaimed November as "American Indian Heritage Month" in the Chickasaw Nation.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Inducted Into ECU Hall of Governors
East Central University President Richard Rafes inducted Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby into ECU's Hall of Governors Friday, Oct. 26.

National Gathering on Indigenous Peacemaking Scheduled
More than 150 participants representing dozens of states, tribes and organizations are expected to attend the National Gathering on Indigenous Peacemaking Oct. 22-24 in Oklahoma City.

Chickasaw Governor Says State of Nation Strongest in Modern Times
During an address interrupted more than 20 times by applause, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said "the state of the Chickasaw Nation is the strongest it has ever been in modern times."

Honors Bestowed at Chickasaw Nation Arts and Culture Awards
A state legislator, a teacher of Chickasaw language, tribal historians and southeastern artists were honored at the Chickasaw Nation Arts and Culture Awards Oct. 4 at the Murray State Ballroom.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Inaugurated for Sixth Term
A crowd of more than 200 witnessed the inauguration of Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby Monday, Oct. 1 at the Chickasaw Community Center.

Chickasaw Royalty Crowned At Annual Princess Pageant
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby crowned the newest members of Chickasaw royalty on Monday, October 1 at the annual Chickasaw Princess Pageant at the Cougar Activity Center in Ada.

Chickasaw Nation Arts and Culture Awards Oct. 4
A state legislator, a teacher of Chickasaw language, tribal historians and southeastern artists will be honored at the Chickasaw Nation Arts and Culture Awards ceremony 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Murray State Ballroom in Tishomingo, Okla.

Household Hazardous Waste Workshop Set Sept. 12
Taking the Hazard out of Household Hazardous Waste” is the topic of the Household Hazardous Waste workshop set Sept. 12.

Tribal Art Show And Market Conducted
Many remarkable art pieces created by Southeastern and Woodland tribal artists from across the nation will be on display during the 2007 Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM), hosted by the Chickasaw Nation.

USDA Under Secretary visits Ardmore Nutrition Services site
Nancy Montanez Johner, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services visited the Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Nutrition Services site on Wednesday, August 29, 2007.

Annual Meeting and Festival
It is time once again to make plans to attend the 47th Annual Meeting of the Chickasaw Nation and the 19th Annual Chickasaw Festival.This week-long celebration of tribal culture and heritage is scheduled to take place September 29 through October 6.

Tribal Youth Program Honored By PGA
The Chickasaw Nation Junior Golf Program was recently honored by The PGA of America for its implementation of its “Growth of the Game” grant.

Chickasaw Nation Announces 2007 Hall of Fame Inductees
Pulitzer Prize finalist Linda Hogan, former BIA official Zane Browning, former tribal legislator Robert Stephens and tribal elder Pauline Carpenter-Brown were inducted into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame Friday night at Riverwind Casino in Norman.

Celebrate Being a Chickasaw
Learn more about the beautiful art, history, language and culture of the proud Chickasaw – and earn college credit – through the Chikasha Imanapah.

Chickasaw Children’s Choir Open Enrollment
Chickasaw Children’s Choir Open Enrollment.

Chickasaw Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Friday
A Pulitzer Prize finalist, a former tribal legislator, a former BIA official and a tribal elder dedicated to preserving Chickasaw culture will be inducted into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 10 at Riverwind Casino in Norman

Chickasaw Nation Announces Election Results
On Wednesday, the Chickasaw Nation Election Commission announced results of the July 31 Chickasaw Nation election

Ribbon Cut On Tishomingo Wellness Center
The Chickasaw Nation Health System opened the Chickasaw Nation Wellness Center at 10 a.m., Monday, July 30th at 821 E. 6th Street in Tishomingo

Chickasaw Nation Opens Marshall County Community Center
On Wednesday, July 25 the Chickasaw Nation hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly constructed Marshall County Chickasaw Community Center located at 1400 E. Enos Road

Reservations Available for Chickasaw Hall of Fame Banquet
Reservations are being accepted on a first call basis for the Chickasaw Hall of Fame Induction Banquet.

Chickasaw Arts Academy Hosts Finale
Work produced by Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy (CSAA) students will be featured Thursday and Friday on the Campus of East Central University

Ada’s Night Out Against Crime Set Aug. 7
The citizens of Ada will have a “night out” with local emergency responders during the 24th annual America’s Night Out Against Crime, set Tues., Aug. 7 from 6-9 p.m. on the East Central University administration lawn

Chickasaw Nation Accepting Nominations for Publication Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2006 Chickasaw Nation Heritage Preservation Awards for authors documenting Chickasaw history and culture.

Chickasaw Nation Announces 2007 Hall of Fame Inductees
An award winning author, a former tribal legislator, a former BIA official and a tribal elder dedicated to preserving Chickasaw culture will be inducted into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame 6:30 p.m. August 10 at Riverwind Casino in Norman.

Chickasaw Cultural Traditions Celebrated At Chikashsha Reunion
Chickasaw culture, heritage and traditions will be celebrated and shared at the 10th Annual Chikashsha Ittifama Reunion June 22-24 at Kullihoma Stomp Ground

Chickasaw Nation Opens Ada Community Center
On Thursday, June 7 the Chickasaw Nation hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly constructed Chickasaw Nation Community Center located at 700 N. Mississippi in Ada

Chickasaw Foundation announces T-shirt, flyer design contest
The Chickasaw Foundation is sponsoring a t-shirt and flyer design contest for the 2007 Cultural Evening, which will be held at Kullihoma Oct. 2

Boarding School Reunion Scheduled
Information on more than 40 Chickasaw students who attended boarding schools has been compiled as part of preparations for a June 23 reunion at the Chickasaw Community center in Ada, Okla.

OBN Partners with Chickasaw Lighthorse Police
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Director R. Darrell Weaver and Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Chief Jason O’Neal signed a historic cross-deputation agreement Thursday, May 24 in the Blue Room of the Oklahoma State Capitol

Chickasaw Nation Tribal Election Filing Period Opens June 4
Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Rita Loder announced today that the filing period for the 2007 General Elections is June 4 through June 6.

Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy Hosts Auditions
The third annual Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy will begin July 16 on the campus of East Central University in Ada

Oklahoma Casino Wins National Design Award
The organizers of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) announced the Chickasaw Nation’s Riverwind Casino as the 2007 Global Gaming Expo G2E Institute winner for the Best Architectural Design for a Casino/Resort under $200M.

Forum Salutes Dynamic Chickasaw Women
The Chickasaw Nation, along with East Central University, will proudly host the 2007 Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Forum 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in the ECU Raymond Estep Multimedia Center in the University Student Center on campus in Ada, Oklahoma.

Governor Anoatubby Honored by Oklahoma Heritage Association
Chickasaw Nation Bill Anoatubby received the Centennial Leadership Award for Preservation of State and Local History from the Oklahoma Heritage Association Thursday, March 29.

Olympic Medalists Teach Chickasaw Youth
More than a dozen Chickasaw students from across the state recently received personal instruction on gun safety and target shooting technique from Olympic gold medalist Matt Emmons and silver medalist Bob Foth.

Chickasaw Nation Hosts Information and Listening Conference
Hundreds of Chickasaw citizens are expected to receive information about tribal services during the Chickasaw Nation Information and Listening Conference.

CNHS Pharmacist Honored
Chris Anoatubby, Chief of Pharmacy Services for Chickasaw Nation Health Services, was recently named Young Pharmacist of the Year.

Olympic Medalists Teach Gun Safety to Chickasaw Youth
A limited number of applications are available for youth 14 to 18 years of age interested in learning from Olympic gold medalist Matt Emmons and Olympic silver medalist Bob Foth.

Ribbon Cut On Pharmacy Refill Center
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by tribal legislators, citizens and employees for ribbon cutting ceremonies for the Chickasaw Nation Health System Pharmacy Refill Center.

Chickasaw Writing Contest Deadline Extended
Chickasaw youth have more time to compete for cash prizes and awards while exploring culture and history in the 2007 Chickasaw Centennial Creative Writing Contest.

First Publication of Chickasaw Press Named Award Finalist
Chickasaw, Unconquered and Unconquerable has been named a finalist for a 2007 Oklahoma Center for the Book award in the Design and Illustration category.

Boarding School photos and information needed
A celebration of the survival of Chickasaw language and culture through the boarding school era is tentatively scheduled for June 2007.

Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame nomination deadline near
Nomination deadline for the 2007 class of the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame is drawing near. Nominations must be received at the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters by the end of business March 16, 2007.

Aviation and Space Academy accepting applications
Interested students in grades five through 12 are encouraged to apply for the 2007 Chickasaw Nation Aviation and Space Academy in Ada, Oklahoma. Ninth through 12th grade students will attend June 18 - 21 and 5th through 8th grade students attend June 25

Arts in Education Art Show
The exhibits will display artwork created by the 2006 -2007 ASAP participants, and the Ada show will include artwork from all three program areas with pieces from each student for sale. Sales from the artwork will benefit the After School Arts Program.

Centennial Writing Contest deadline in March
The Chickasaw Nation Division of Arts and Humanities has announced an exciting opportunity for Chickasaw youth to explore their culture and history while competing for cash prizes and awards.

Chickasaw Artists featured in traveling art show
Chickasaw Artist Brent Greenwood, Dan Worcester, Joanna Underwood and Joshua Hinson are featured in a statewide traveling art exhibit sponsored by the American Indian Cultural Center Museum titled “The State of Being Native American.”

IHS Scholarship deadline approaching
The deadline for American Indian students to apply for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Scholarship Program is February 28, 2007, for the academic year 2007-2008. Students wishing to pursue a health career should strongly consider applying.

Chickasaw Nation Offers Free Recovery Group
The Chickasaw Nation Behavioral Health Program is hosting a Substance Abuse Recovery Group 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.beginning Feb. 9 at Carl Albert Indian Health Facility in the Behavioral Health Clinic located at 1001 North Country Club Road in Ada, Okla.

Chickasaw Nation Youth Scholarship Applications Available
The Chickasaw Nation Youth Services Department is currently accepting applications for 2007 Youth HELPS Program scholarships.

Chickasaw Student Nominations Accepted
The Chickasaw Nation Youth Services Department is currently accepting nominations from school officials for Chickasaw Student of the Year, Chickasaw Athlete of the Year, Chickasaw Musician of the Year and Chickasaw Artist of the Year. Awards will be presented to males and females in grades 10, 11 and 12.

McSwingers Tickets Available
The McSwingers and guests Debbie Allen, Tishia Agee, Heath Boutwell, Tisha Evans, K.T. Miears and Perry Miears will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 3 at the Dorothy Summers Theater at East Central University in Ada.

Tribe focuses on transportation issues
President George W. Bush has ordered a directive that public transportation is made more accessible to improve mobility, employment opportunities and access to community services for transportation disadvantaged people such as the elderly, disabled and

Applications accepted for Chickasaw Nation Aviation and Space Academy
Applications accepted for Chickasaw Nation Aviation and Space Academy Print this page [Return to index]By Media Relations DepartmentRelease Date: January 2007Applications are currently being accepted for the 2007 Chickasaw Nation Aviation

Applications Available Soon for Master-Apprentice Language Program
Applications will soon be available for those wishing to participate in the Chickasaw language master-apprentice program.

Chickasaw Nation Conducting Language Survey
The Chickasaw Nation was recently awarded a grant of more than $93,000 from the Administration for Native Americans to conduct a language survey and design a master-apprentice language program.

Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame Nominations Being Accepted
Nomination deadline for the 2007 class of the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame is growing closer. Nominations must be received at the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters by the end of business March 16, 2007.

Chickasaw Governor Purchases Centennial Stamp in Tishomingo
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby purchased the first Oklahoma Centennial postage stamp sold from the Tishomingo, Okla. Post Office. Gov. Anoatubby purchased several first day cancellations of the stamp at 10 a.m. on Jan. 11 from postmaster Kalynne

McSwingers Tickets Available
The McSwingers and guests Debbie Allen, Tishia Agee, Britni Hoover, Krystle Hughes, Hayden Mathews, Perry Miers and Jeff Sibble will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 20 at the Dorothy Summers Theater at East Central University in Ada.

Chickasaw Writing Contest Open to Students and Young Adults
The Chickasaw Nation Division of Arts and Humanities has announced an exciting opportunity for Chickasaw youth to explore their culture and history while competing for cash prizes and awards.

Boarding School Photos and Information Needed
A celebration of the survival of Chickasaw language and culture through the boarding school era is scheduled for May, 2007.

Chickasaw Nation Sponsors ECU Language Instruction Courses
Two courses to help teachers prepare to teach Chickasaw as a second language will be offered at East Central University during the spring, 2007 semester.