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Dozens of Chickasaw athletes will be among athletes from across the nation competing this week in Oklahoma City during the second annual Jim Thorpe Native American Games.

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Chickasaw Nation Governor Inducted into Historians Hall of Fame

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, center, is congratulated by Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors President Emmy Stidham, left, and Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Director Dr. Bob Blackburn, right, after he was inducted into the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was inducted into the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame on Friday, April 19 at the Frisco Conference Center in Clinton, Okla.

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Chickasaw Nation opens transitional treatment facility for adolescents
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said the opening of the Aalhakoffichi' adolescent transitional living facility helps complete a "circle of care" for at-risk youth and their families.

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Chickasaw Nation expands Marietta Manufacturing Facility

Governor Anoatubby, center, is joined by tribal and local officials and InnovationOne employees for a groundbreaking ceremony on a 10,000 sq. ft. expansion at its manufacturing facility, InnovationOne, LLC, in Marietta, February 28. From left are Chickasaw Nation Justice Mark Colbert, Chickasaw Nation Legislator Shana Tate Hammond, Chickasaw Nation Legislator Connie Barker, Chickasaw Nation Legislator Steve Woods, Bob Engle, Governor Anoatubby, Chickasaw Nation Legislator Linda Briggs, Lynn Puckett, Chickasaw Nation Legislator David Woerz, Marvin Mitchell, CEO of Chickasaw Nation Industries David Nimmo, Homer Paul, Dan Boren and Division of Commerce administrator Bill Lance.

InnovationOne adds 10,000 sq. ft. addition, installs new equipment

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Chickasaw Nation Opens New Tishomingo Health Clinic

Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Health Clinic. Photo by Mike McKee.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said the opening of the Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Health Clinic marks another great stride in improving health care for all Native Americans.

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Oklahoma House of Representatives Tour the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters

Pictured from left to right: Rep. Justin Wood, District 26; Rep. David Perryman, District 56; Rep. Bobby Cleveland, District 20; Rep. Charles McCall, District 22; Rep. Kay Floyd, District 88; Rep. Jason Smalley, District 32; Rep. Katie Henke, District 71; Rep. Todd Thomsen, District 25 and Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby greeted members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives on January 23 as they visited the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters.

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Representative Cole Lauds Chickasaw Nation Diabetes Care Center

Rep. Tom Cole (right) with Shondra McCage, program manager of the Diabetes Care Center and Dr. Judy Goforth Parker, administrator of the Chickasaw Nation Division of Health (left)

Oklahoma Fourth District Representative Tom Cole said that the Chickasaw Nation Diabetes Care Center in Ada "sets the standard" for this type of facility.

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Chickasaw Nation Ambassador Charles W. Blackwell – a Man of Vision

Chickasaw Nation Ambassador to the United States, Charles W. Blackwell died Wednesday, January 2 in Washington D.C., at the age of 70.

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SaltCreek Casino opens in Grady County

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, center with large scissors, is joined by local and tribal officials to cut the ribbon to officially open SaltCreek Casino, Tuesday, Dec. 18. SaltCreek Casino is located along U.S. Highway 81 near Pocasset, Okla. <BR>Joining Gov. Anoatubby are, from left, Pocasset Vice Mayor Mary Beets, Pocasset Mayor Christie Rainey, Grady County Commissioner, Windle Hardy, SaltCreek General Manager Justin Yaholam; John Kennedy, Irish Realty; Chickasaw Commerce CEO Bill Lance, Gov. Anoatubby, Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel; tribal legislators Nancy Elliot, Toby Perkins, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, and Rees Architecture Vice President Jay Tullis, and project manager Rachel Bundy. Photo by Mike McKee.

Casino marks first economic endeavor in Grady County, features restaurant and retail store

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Governor Anoatubby to present Jim Thorpe Award at The Home Depot College Football Awards Show
Gov. Bill Anoatubby will be a presenter during The 2012 Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. (Central) on ESPN.

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Chickasaw Nation Welcome Center opens at I-35 Exit 55 near Davis

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby addresses a crowd of about 250 at the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the Chickasaw Nation Welcome Center and Bedré Fine Chocolates retail store Thursday, Nov. 29.

Travelers along Interstate 35 in south-central Oklahoma now have a new place to stop, shop and stretch.

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Chickasaw Nation's Governor Anoatubby breaks ground on Sovereign Medical Clinic and Sovereign Pharmacy & Fine Gifts in Norman

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, sixth from left, is joined by tribal and local officials in a ground breaking ceremony for Sovereign Medical Clinic and Sovereign Pharmacy & Fine Gifts in Norman, Okla. From left, tribal justice Cheri Bellefeuille-Gordon, tribal legislator Shana Tate Hammond, justice Barbara Smith, legislators Toby Perkins and Nancy Elliot, Gov. Anoatubby, Chief Medical Solutions officer Chris Anoatubby, tribal commerce administrator Bill Lance, Manhattan Construction officials Randy Anoatubby and Bob Jack, and tribal official Neal McCaleb. The ceremony was conducted Nov. 15. Photo by Mike McKee.

New family care clinic, pharmacy will serve general public

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Ground Broken on Central Park at WinStar Village

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby is joined by tribal and local officials in a ground breaking ceremony for Central Park at WinStar Village.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by tribal officials, local officials and dozens of area residents Wednesday Oct 17 for a ground breaking ceremony for a 252-unit apartment home complex.

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Governor says State of Chickasaw Nation is Strong and Thriving

During his Oct. 6 state of the nation address, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said a spirit of determination, creativity and community has helped the Chickasaw Nation to thrive.

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Hearing on Kevin Washburn to lead BIA held Friday
Chickasaw citizen Kevin Washburn has received wide-ranging support for his August 2 nomination by President Barack Obama to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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Chickasaw Nation breaks ground on medical center patient, family "house"

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, seventh from left, is joined by tribal officials and guests during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Chikasha House Tuesday, July 31. Joining Gov. Anoatubby are, from left; Wayne Sims, administrator of the southern plains office for Native American programs with HUD, hospital board member Tommie Richardson, tribal legislators Katie Case, Shana Tate Hammond, Nancy Elliott, Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel, Gov. Anoatubby, Chickasaw Nation Division of Health Administrator Dr. Judy Goforth-Parker, tribal legislators Mary Jo Green, Connie Barker, Toby Perkins, Harris Construction contractors Richard Harris and Robert Park. Photo by Mike McKee.

The Chickasaw Nation broke ground Tuesday, July 31 in Ada, Okla. on Chikasha House, which will offer temporary living quarters for family members of some medical patients.

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Chickasaw Nation opens Sovereign Pharmacy & Fine Gifts in Ada

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, fourth from left, is joined by state and tribal officials to cut the ribbon on Sovereign Pharmacy & Fine Gifts, located inside the Sovereign Family Practice Clinic, 1007 North Country Club Road in Ada, Okla., Monday, July 30. The Family Practice Clinic and new pharmacy are both now open to the general public. Joining Gov. Anoatubby are, from left, tribal Commerce administrator Bill Lance, tribal legislators Toby Perkins and Nancy Elliott, Gov. Anoatubby, tribal legislators Mary Jo Green and Katie Case, Sovereign Medical Solutions president Chris Anoatubby, and State Rep. Susan Paddack. Photo by Marcy Gray.

New pharmacy and clinic opens services to general public, features luxurious gift shop.

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Ribbon cut on remodeled Lighthorse Police Station

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, ninth from left, is joined by tribal officials and law enforcement officers to cut the ribbon on the newly-renovated Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department Wednesday, July 25. Joining Gov. Anoatubby are, first row, from left; Lighthorse officer Michael Holloway, tribal administrator Tom John, tribal justice Cheri Bellefeuille-Gordon, tribal legislators Shana Tate Hammond, Katie Case, officer Vincent Walters, legislators Mary Jo Green and Nancy Elliott, Gov. Anoatubby, legislator Toby Perkins, officer Gary Dodd, investigator Steve Cash, officer Phillip Wood, and investigator George Jessie. Photo by Mike McKee.

A historic police department which serves thousands of community citizens celebrated the grand opening of its newly-renovated headquarters Wednesday, July 25.

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Chickasaw Nation Opens New Ardmore Senior Center

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, center with large scissors, is joined by tribal officials and several area elders to cut the ribbon to officially open the new Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Senior Center, Ardmore, Okla., in a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, July 23. Photo by Mike McKee.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by several of the Ardmore area's Chickasaw elders and tribal officials to unveil the new Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Senior Center in a special ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, July 23.

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Chickasaw Nation opens new health clinic in Ardmore

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, center, is joined by tribal leaders, local officials, area residents and other guests in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Health Clinic in Ardmore, Okla., Monday, July 16. Photo by Mike McKee.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said opening of the Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Health Clinic Monday marked a "major milestone" in continuing efforts to enhance health care for American Indians in the area.

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Ground Broken on Chickasaw Nation Visitor Center

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, ninth from left, is joined by tribal and local officials to break ground on the Chickasaw Visitor Center in Sulphur, Thursday, July 12. From left are; State Rep. Wes Hilliard, tribal justice Cheri Bellefeuille-Gordan, tribal attorney Randy Henning, Chickasaw citizen Lauren John, tribal legislators Shana Tate Hammond, Connie Barker, Nancy Elliot, Toby Perkins, Gov. Anoatubby, tribal legislators Scott Colbert and Tim Colbert, Murray County Commissioner Billy Frank Lance, tribal legislator David Woerz, Chickasaw National Recreation Area Superintendent Bruce Noble, tribal commerce administrator Bill Lance, tribal administrator Tom John, tribal tourism director Paige Williams, Sulphur Mayor Mitch Hull and county commissioner Jim Britt. Photo by Marcy Gray.

A ground breaking ceremony Thursday, July 12 marked another milestone in economic development in the Sulphur area.

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Chickasaw Nation Inducts Four into Hall of Fame

2012 Hall of Fame Inductees with Governor Bill Anoatubby and Lt. Governor Jefferson Keel

More than 650 people were on-hand for the 2012 induction ceremonies of a Native American preservationist, an honorable state and tribal judge, a tribal peacemaker and historic governor into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame.

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Chickasaw Nation Opens New Connerville Senior Center

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, with large scissors, is joined by tribal elected officials and several area elders to cut the ribbon to officially open the new Chickasaw Nation Connerville Senior Center, Connerville, Okla., in a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, April 30. Photo by Mike McKee.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by many of the area's 200 Chickasaw elders and tribal officials to dedicate the new Chickasaw Nation Connerville Senior Center in a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, April 30.

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Bank2 Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Bank2, headquartered in Oklahoma City, celebrated its 10th Anniversary in January.

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Chickasaw Nation Breaks Ground on Ada Softball Complex

Hundreds of Chickasaw tribal officials and citizens, along with Ada-area residents, joins Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, center right, in breaking ground on the Chickasaw Nation Softball Complex, located at 2000 North Country Club Road in Ada, Okla. The ceremony was conducted Tuesday, Jan. 31. Photo by Marcy Gray.

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby was joined by tribal officials and several Ada-area residents, Tuesday, Jan. 31, to break ground on the new Chickasaw Nation Softball Complex, located at 2000 North Country Club Road.

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Chickasaw Nation Opens Panola Senior Center

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, center, with large scissors, tribal elected officials and several area elders cut the ribbon to officially open the Panola Senior Center in Colbert, Okla., Jan. 27. The new facility marks the 12th tribal Senior Center in the Chickasaw Nation. Photo by Mike McKee.

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby was joined by tribal officials and many of the area's elders to dedicate the Chickasaw Nation Panola Senior Center in a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Jan. 27.

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WinStar World Casino breaks ground on new hotel tower

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby (sixth from right) was joined by tribal officials and community members Wednesday, Nov. 30 to break ground on a new hotel tower at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Okla. Photo by Mike McKee.

THACKERVILLE, Okla. –– Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, along with several elected officials and community members, gathered Wednesday, Nov. 30 to break ground on a new hotel tower at WinStar World Casino.

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Chickasaw Nation Breaks Ground on Welcome Center, Chocolate Factory

<P>Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, eighth from left, is joined by tribal elected officials and staff to break ground for the new Bedre Fine Chocolate Factory and Chickasaw Welcome Center, Monday, Oct. 17. From left, Niclas Carlsson, Bedre manager, Paige Williams, tribal tourism director, Cheri Bellefeuille-Gordan, tribal justice, tribal legislators Linda Briggs, Toby Perkins, Steven Woods, Chickasaw Nation Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel, Gov. Anoatubby, tribal commerce administrator Bill Lance, and tribal legislators David Woerz, Shana Tate Hammond, Dean McManus and Mary Jo Green. <BR>The facilities will be located at the southwest corner of I-35 and S.H. 7 at exit 55 near Davis, Okla.</P>

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, along with several elected officials and community members, gathered Monday, Oct. 17, to break ground on two new facilities at the southwest corner of I-35 and S.H. 7 at exit 55.

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Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby takes oath of office

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, left, takes the oath of office during inauguration ceremonies Oct. 2 in Ada. Alongside Gov. Anoatubby is his wife, Janice. Tribal Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Colbert, right, administers the oath of office as tribal election commissioner Claude Miller looks on. Photo by Marcy Gray.

Today's inauguration of Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was a historic event. The 11 a.m. ceremony at the Chickasaw Community Center marked the beginning of his unprecedented seventh consecutive term.

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Gov. Anoatubby says state of Chickasaw Nation is strong

Gov. Anoatubby delivers State of the Nation address Oct. 1 at the Fletcher Auditorium on the campus of Murray State College in Tishomingo, Okla. Photo by Dana Lance.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said during his Oct. 1 State of the Nation address that the Chickasaw people have reason to celebrate.

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Sulphur to get Chickasaw Nation Visitor Center

A conceptual design of the Chickasaw Nation Visitor Center, to be located in Sulphur, Okla.

Construction of a Chickasaw Nation Visitor Center in Sulphur was approved in the Friday, Sept. 16 session of the Chickasaw Nation legislature.

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Chickasaw Nation Opens Senior Apartments

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, tribal legislators, tribal elders and Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging employees cut the ribbon on the new Chickasaw Elder Independent Living Apartments in Ardmore.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by legislators, tribal leaders and community members Tuesday, June 14 at the ribbon cutting for the new Chickasaw Elder Independent Living Apartments 2420 Chickasaw Boulevard, Ardmore.

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Sovereign Medical Solutions opens new private practice family care clinic in Ada

From left, Renee Fondren, tribal Division of Commerce employee; Bill Lance, Division of Commerce administrator; Cherri Bellefeuille-Gordon, Chickasaw chief justice; Dean McManus, tribal legislator; Mary Jo Green, tribal legislator; Nancy Elliott, tribal legislator; William Browning, Division of Commerce employee; Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel; Gov. Bill Anoatubby; Chris Anoatubby, Division of Commerce chief medical solutions officer; Dr. Tina Cooper, Sovereign Family Practice Clinic medical director; Tanya Hudson, nurse practitioner; Paula Caldwell, LPN; Rebecca Andrews, RN; Patience Dudley, coder; Kyra Epperly, receptionist; Jayne Nickell, biller; and Joanna Hawkins, LPN.

Sovereign Medical Solutions, an economic enterprise of the Chickasaw Nation, has opened its new private practice Family Clinic.

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Chickasaw Nation breaks ground for new Tishomingo health clinic

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby was joined by several tribal officials, employees, citizens and guests during the groundbreaking ceremony for a new tribal health clinic Monday, June 27 in Tishomingo, Okla. Front row from left (with shovel), tribal legislators Tim Colbert, Steven Woods, Gov. Anoatubby, Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel, Chickasaw Nation Division of Health Administrator Dr. Judy Goforth-Parker, tribal legislators Nancy Elliott, Linda Briggs, David Woerz, Connie Barker, Dean McManus, Mary Jo Green and Toby Perkins. Photo by Mike McKee.

Chickasaw Nation officials broke ground for a new 53,000 square foot health facility Monday, June 27 in Tishomingo, Okla.

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Chickasaw Nation Announces Candidates for General Election
Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Rita Loder announced today that Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel will remain in office for another four-year term.

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Academy complements WinStar championship 18-hole course

<P>Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, center, with scissors, is joined by tribal officials and WinStar Golf Academy staff to cut the ribbon on the state-of-the-art WinStar Golf Academy May 4. Pictured from left, Sandra Haynie, WinStar Golf Academy director of instruction; Scott Colbert, tribal legislator; Cheri Bellefeuille- Gordon, tribal Supreme Court justice; Nancy Elliott, tribal legislator; Bill Lance, tribal Division of Commerce administrator; Linda Briggs, tribal legislator; Buddy Fichera, WinStar Golf Academy general manager; Gov. Anoatubby; Dr. Judy Goforth-Parker, tribal Division of Health administrator; Connie Barker and David Woerz, tribal legislators; and Barbara Smith, tribal Supreme Court justice.</P>

WinStar Golf Academy, located at the championship 18-hole WinStar Golf Course, officially opened last month, adding yet another attraction to the WinStar World Casino complex.

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Chickasaw Nation opens Search and Rescue Firehouse

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, center, is joined by several tribal officials, employees and guests to cut the ribbon for the new Chickasaw Nation Search and Rescue Firehouse Monday, April 25 in Ada, Okla. From left, John Hargrave, East Central University president; Cheri Gordon, tribal Supreme Court justice; Kelly Logan, Search and Rescue coordinator; Bill Lance, tribal Division of Commerce administrator; Mary Jo Green, tribal legislator; Nancy Elliott, tribal legislator; Gov. Anoatubby; Jefferson Keel, Lt. Gov. of the Chickasaw Nation; Holly Easterling, tribal Division of Planning and Organizational Development administrator; Kennedy Brown, special assistant to the Governor; Traile Glory, Bureau of Indian Affairs Chickasaw Agency superintendent, Ashley Large, Bureau of Indian Affairs Chickasaw Agency deputy superintendent and Jay Boynton, architect. Photo by Mike McKee.

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby highlighted the tribe's commitment to the safety of the entire community at the opening of the new Chickasaw Nation Search and Rescue Firehouse in Ada, Okla.

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Chickasaw Nation Opens Science-Technology-Math Academy

An innovative building designed to inspire and nurture future scientists and engineers was officially opened Wednesday, April 20, 2011.

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Chickasaw Times available on the web

<P>Screen capture of the Chickasaw Times e-Edition platform.</P>

Launched late last year, the new Chickasaw Times online version makes staying in touch and informed about Chickasaw citizens, services and events even easier.

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Plenty of Tribal shows now on Chickasaw.tv
Chickasaw.tv, a high-definition online video network focusing on Chickasaw people, history, traditions, art, cultural and services provides an outlet for sharing our story with the world.

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Connections on KCNP Wednesdays
KCNP listeners now have the opportunity to have their questions answered on-air by the experts on a weekly call-in show.

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Ardmore Senior Site to provide modern setting for elders

Ground will be broken this year on a new 9,700 square-foot, full-service Chickasaw Nation senior site in Ardmore.

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Mark Your Calendars for 2011 Camps and Academies
The Chickasaw Nation is gearing up for an exciting summer of camps, clinics and academies.

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Oklahoma Health Center Foundation announces its 2011 Treasures for Tomorrow honorees
The Oklahoma Health Center Foundation announced six Oklahomans as its 2011 Treasures for Tomorrow honorees.

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Groundbreaking marks milestone in health care

<P>Rendering of Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Health Clinic.</P>

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said a recent groundbreaking ceremony in Ardmore marked "a significant milestone" in continuing efforts to enhance health care for American Indians in the area.

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Oklahoma business leaders to be honored
Oklahoma City University's Meinders School of Business will honor five local business leaders today at the Oklahoma Commerce and Industry Hall of Honor luncheon at Cox Convention Center.

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Ground Broken for New Artesian Hotel

Hundreds of Chickasaw Nation officials, citizens and local residents gathered Thursday, Oct. 14 at the intersection of State Highway 177 North and Muskogee to break ground on the new Artesian Hotel.

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Governor Anoatubby says State of Chickasaw Nation is Strong

<P>Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, Bill Anoatubby</P>

During his Oct. 2 state of the nation address, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby pointed to the opening of a new hospital and cultural center and the purchase of Remington Park as examples that "the state of the Chickasaw Nation is strong."

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Governor Bill Anoatubby Receives Leadership Award

Bill Anoatubby, Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, was awarded the Leadership Award for Public Service by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), for his outstanding dedication to economic development in the public sector.

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Tribally-owned radio group updates facilities, prepares for severe weather

<P>Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, tribal legislators and South Central Oklahoma Radio Enterprises employees cut the ribbon to commemorate the re-opening of SCORE's renovated facility Sept. 13. Pictured are Chickasaw Nation legislators Dean McManus, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green and Nancy Elliot; Gov. Anoatubby, Candy Matthews, Roger Harris, Bill Lance, Amber Orr, Carl Bray, Craig Stone, Mike Hall, Pete Pinnella, Howard Stone, Rich Kaye and Tom Runnels. </P>

Area radio stations included in the South Central Oklahoma Radio Enterprises are now more storm-ready than ever.

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Chickasaw Nation opens new Medical Center

<P>From left (with scissors) are IHS Officer Mitch Baroff, IHS Officer Gary Hartz, Chickasaw Chief Justice Barbara Smith, Justice Cheri Bellefeuille-Gordon, Chickasaw Nation legislator Holly Easterling, Choctaw Chief Gregory Pyle, 2007 Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame Inductee Pauline Brown, Gov. Bill Anoatubby, Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel, Indian Health Service Director Dr. Yvette Roubideaux, IHS Oklahoma City Area Director Rear Adm. Kevin Meeks (second row), Chickasaw Nation Division of Health Administrator Dr. Judy Goforth Parker, Chickasaw Nation legislator Mary Jo Green and Chickasaw Nation Legislator Steven Woods.</P>

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by more than 1,000 tribal officials, citizens, employees and guests in a dedication ceremony 11:30 a.m., Monday, July 19

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Chickasaw Honor Garden dedicated to works of Hall of Fame inductees

<P>Front row from left, Little Miss Chickasaw Lauren John; Mike Larsen, 2000 Hall of Fame Inductee; Tishomingo District legislator Steven Woods; Cmdr. John B. Herrington, 2002 Hall of Fame Inductee; Gov. Bill Anoatubby; Juanita Keel Tate, 2008 Hall of Fame Inductee; Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel; Gov. Emeritus Overton James, 1987 Hall of Fame Inductee; Stanley M. Speaks, 2002 Hall of Fame Inductee; Pauline Brown, 2007 Hall of Fame Inductee; and Gene Underwood, 2008 Hall of Fame Inductee. Back row from left, Neal McCaleb, 1999 Hall of Fame Inductee; Zane Browning, 2007 Hall of Fame Inductee; Pickens District legislator Shana Tate Hammond; Chickasaw composer Jerod Tate; Chickasaw Chief Justice Barbara Smith; Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole (partially obscured), 2004 Hall of Fame Inductee; Pontotoc District legislator Mary Jo Green; and Tishomingo District legislator Scott Colbert (partially obscured). Photo by Mike McKee. </P>

The Honor Garden, a special and unique element of the Chickasaw Cultural Center, features plaques commemorating all the members of the Chickasaw Hall of Fame.

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Governor Anoatubby named one of 50 most powerful Oklahomans
Oklahoma's, and one of the nation's, leading energy executives, was chosen by a statewide panel of informed leaders as this year’s most influential person.

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Up Close with Bill Anoatubby, Governor of the Chickasaw Nation
Bill Anoatubby was the recipient of theWendell Chino Humanitarian Award at this year's NIGA conference.

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The Quiet, Confident, Cooperative Leadership of Bill Anoatubby
If national leaders want to witness real leadership of change, they need only look at the work and example of Chickasaw Governor Bill Anoatubby

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Gov. Anoatubby named 'Entrepreneur of the Year'

<P>From left: Gov. Bill Anoatubby, Dr. Karla Peterson, director of Entreprenuership Program, and ECU President, John Hargrave </P>

The East Central University School of Business recently recognized Gov. Bill Anoatubby with its annual "Entrepreneur of the Year" Award.

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Chickasaw Nation Opens CNG Fueling Station

<P>From left, Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce Chief Strategic Development Officer Brian Campbell; Division of Commerce Administrator Bill Lance; legislator Nancy Elliott, Pontotoc District; former Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation Neal McCaleb; Gov. Anoatubby; Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel; legislator Mary Jo Green, Pontotoc District; and former Lt. Gov. Kennedy Brown.</P>

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by more than 100 tribal officials, citizens, employees and guests in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station Tuesday, May 11.

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Chickasaw Nation Turns Dirt for Science-Technology-Math Academy

<P>Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, center, is joined by several tribal elected officials and staff members to turn dirt for the tribal Science-Technology-Math Academy Monday, April 26, in Ada, Okla. From left, Chickasaw Nation Head Start director Danny Wells, architect Tim Elliott, program manager Lynne Chatfield, tribal Education Division Administrator Lisa John, Gov. Anoatubby, legislator Mary Jo Green, Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel, legislators Dean McManus and Nancy Elliott and former Lt. Gov. Kennedy Brown. Back row, from left, Wayne King, Lori Hamilton, Michelle Key, Michelle Lewis, Sandy Sanders, Sara Willie, Jim Lawson, Stan Townsend, and Pam Walls.</P>

More than 100 Chickasaw Nation officials, citizens and employees gathered with Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby to break ground on an innovative Science-Technology-Math Academy Monday, April 26, in Ada, Okla.

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Governor Anoatubby receives Wendell Chino Humanitarian Award
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby received the Wendell Chino Humanitarian Award during the recent National Indian Gaming Association Conference in San Diego, Calif.

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Ribbon Cut On Tribal Government Buildings

<P>First row, from left, tribal legislator Katie Case; peacemaker Tee Edwards; Supreme Court justices Mark Colbert, Barbara Smith, and Cheri Gordon; district court judge Aaron Duck; tribal legislator Holly Easterling; Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and Lieutenant Gov. Jefferson Keel. Second row, from left, peacemaker Smith Cole; legislators Shauna Tate Hammond, Nancy Elliott, Connie Barker, and Scott Colbert (partially obscured); court clerks Jeanie Jones, Wayne Joplin and Tamara Dresser; court advocate Michael Smith; court clerk Ginger Sanders; legislator Steven Woods; Supreme Court clerk Connie Tillery; special judge Sherry Abbott; and legislator David Woerz.</P>

More than 200 Chickasaw Nation officials, guests and citizens gathered recently to cut the ribbon of two government buildings; the Chickasaw Nation Legislative building and Chickasaw Nation Judicial building.

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Governor Anoatubby presents at College Football Awards
Governor Bill Anoatubby presented the Jim Thorpe Award to University of Tennessee safety Eric Berry at The Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards ceremony last week.

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State of the Chickasaw Nation "Strong and Getting Stronger"
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said "there is evidence of growth and success in every corner of our nation," during his annual State of the Nation Address to the Chickasaw people.

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Governor Anoatubby Named Indian of the Year

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was honored as “Indian of the Year” by the board of the American Indian Exposition.

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Gov. Anoatubby Honored by Leadership Oklahoma Organization
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was recently honored as Distinguished Graduate of Leadership Oklahoma.

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Chickasaw Nation presents Employee Service Awards

Tom Cooper, Terry Davis and Haskell Alexander were recognized by Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and Lt. Governor Jefferson Keel for 30 years of service to the Chickasaw Nation. They joined nearly 100 Chickasaw Nation employees honored at the Employee Service Awards conducted in Ada on Jan. 12.

Mike Wingo and Joanna Hawkins shared Chickasaw Nation employee of the year honors and Jimmy Tignor received the Leadership Award at a ceremony conducted at the Chickasaw Community Center Monday, Jan. 12.

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Chickasaw Nation Earns IAS Accreditation

<P>International Accreditation Service President Chuck Ramani (right) presented Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby with a plaque in honor of the tribe becoming the first Native American Tribe in the United States to receive accreditation for its building department. </P>

The Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing and Tribal Development recently became the first tribal building department in the U.S. and the first building department in Oklahoma to receive accreditation from the International Accreditation Service.

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Chickasaw Nation Named Employer of the Year

<P>Mary Ruth Barnes, Ada BPW president, presents Chickasaw Enterprises CEO, Brian Campbell, with the 2009 Employer of the Year Award.</P>

"We want to recognize the Chickasaw Nation for providing significant opportunities and services for Ada-area women," said Mary Ruth Barnes, BPW President.

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State of Chickasaw Nation strong, and getting stronger

Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, Bill Anoatubby delivers State of the Nation in Tishomingo on Oct. 4, 2008.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby told an audience of more than two thousand that “the state of the Chickasaw Nation is strong and it is getting stronger.

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Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby Honored By National Governor's Group

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, center, accepts a Distinguished Service Award from Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry, left and outgoing National Governors Association chairman Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty during the NGA conference conducted in Philadelphia July 13.
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Chickasaw Nation Bill Anoatubby was recently honored at the National Governors Association (NGA) conference in Philadelphia.

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Matthew Morgan named Interim Chickasaw Gaming Commissioner
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby named Matthew L. Morgan as interim Gaming Commissioner for the tribe effective June 2.

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The Chickasaw Nation Health System Dedicates Oklahoma Optical Building

<P>Governor Bill Anoatubby and Lt. Governor Jefferson Keel are joined by tribal and health care officials and guests to commemorate dedication of the Oklahom Optical building. </P>

The Chickasaw Nation dedicated the Oklahoma Optical building in a ceremony on Thursday, May 29 at 1005 N. Country Club Road.

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Chickasaw Nation Hosts Dedication of New Government Services Building

<P>Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, center, joined by tribal legislators and Bureau of Indian Affairs and Office of Special Trustee officials, officially open the new Government Services Building. </P>

Chickasaw Nation elected officials and employees were joined by Bureau of Indian Affairs and Office of Special Trustee officials for the dedication of the newly-constructed Tribal Government Services Building Wednesday, May 28, 2008.

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Chickasaw Nation Hosts Tribal Housing Building Open House

<P>Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, center, Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel, left, and Wayne Scribner, right, administrator of Chickasaw Nation Housing and Tribal Development Division, are joined by tribal legislators, staff and dignitaries to officially open the new Housing Division building. The building is located at 111 Rosedale in Ada. </P>

The Chickasaw Nation Division of Housing and Tribal Development was highlighted during an open house for the new tribal housing building Monday, May 19.

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Groundbreaking set for Chickasaw Nation Government Buildings

<P>Rendering of the new Chickasaw Nation legislative and judicial buildings. </P>

Groundbreaking ceremonies for new Chickasaw Nation legislative and judicial buildings were 10 a.m. Thursday, May 1 at 801 North Mississippi in Ada.

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NAFOA Selects Governor Anoatubby Tribal Leader of the Year

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was recently selected as co-winner of the inaugural Native American Finance Officers Association Tribal Leader of the Year Award. He shares the award with John Feliz, Chairman of the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians.

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Original Enrollee Celebrates 105 Year Birthday

<P>Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby visits with Daisy Blackbird during her 105th birthday celebration Friday. </P>

Chickasaw original enrollee Daisy Blackbird celebrated her 105th birthday today in Oklahoma City.

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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.

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Chickasaw Nation breaks ground for child care center in Ada
The Chickasaw Nation conducted groundbreaking ceremonies Tuesday, October 16 for construction of a new Child Care Center at 222 Rosedale Road in Ada.

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Chickasaw Cultural Center More Than Tourist Mecca
The Chickasaw Nation is building an exemplary, state-of-the-art Cultural Center. This special and unique center will be much more than a tourist Mecca.

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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."

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Ribbon Cut On Tishomingo Wellness Center

<P>Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby</P>

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

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Chickasaw Nation Opens Marshall County Community Center

<P>Members of the Marshall County community, along with Chickasaw Nation tribal officials and Chickasaw Agency Superintendent for the BIA cut the ribbon at the opening of the newly constructed Marshall County Chickasaw Community Center in Enos.</P>

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

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Chickasaw Nation Opens Ada Community Center

<P>Several Chickasaw Nation citizens, staff, officials and guests gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Chickasaw Nation Ada Community Center on North Mississippi in Ada.</P>

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

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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.

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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.

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Ribbon Cut On Pharmacy Refill Center

<P>Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, tribal legislators, and health service employees cut the ribbon on the new Pharmacy Refill Center in Ada</P>

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.

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Chickasaw Governor Purchases Centennial Stamp in Tishomingo

<P>Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby purchased the first Oklahoma Centennial postage stamp sold from the Tishomingo, Okla. Post Office.</P>

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

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Governor Anoatubby Named Humanitarian of the Year
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was recently selected “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Oklahoma Mental Health Consumer Council.

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Enos Community Center Ground Breaking
Marshall County will have a new place to hold reunions, community councils, senior events or just a place to gather and make good memories.

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Chickasaw Nation Breaks Ground For Duncan Senior Site

<P>Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, Lt. Governor Jefferson Keel, tribal officials and several Duncan area seniors break ground at the future home of the Chickasaw Nation Duncan Senior Site.</P>

Never before had shoveling dirt been as highly anticipated as it was in Duncan, Oklahoma on Thursday, July 20; but a group of approximately 50 seniors from the area were ready to start digging themselves.

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The Official Opening of The Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Center

<P>Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Center cooking class</P>

Ardmoreites may be a little more prepared for the summer swimsuit season with the arrival of the new Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Center. The open house celebrating the grand opening of the 10,000 square feet facility will be held today, June 27 in Ardmore.

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Chickasaw Nation to build the first sick child care center in the state

What do you do when your little one has the sniffles or is running a slight fever and you get that dreaded call from the daycare? Usually, parents must take time off from work to care for their mildly ill children.

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Tishomingo announced the site of a new wellness center
The city of Tishomingo may become a little healthier next spring. Tishomingo will be the home of the newest Chickasaw Nation Wellness Center. The center is expected to be completed by May 2007.

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Chickasaws look to business needs
Now that the Chickasaw Nation has secured its own financial needs, it can begin helping individual Chickasaws succeed in business, Gov. Bill Anoatubby said Wednesday.

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State of the Chickasaw Nation Never Better
During an address in which he was interrupted by applause more than a dozen times, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby announced that "the state of the Chickasaw Nation has never been better than it is right now."

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Chickasaw Nation holds Marlow/Duncan community dinner
Over 100 guests attended the community dinner July 20 at the Simmons Center in Duncan. Visitors learned about tribal services and expansion projects within the tribe. Guests were later served a meal by tribal employees.

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Chickasaw Nation Finalist for Harvard Tribal Governance Award
A Chickasaw Nation program that has provided more than $19.3 million in home loans to 218 families in a dozen states was recently named as one of 16 finalists for Harvard's American Indian Tribal Governance Awards.

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Chickasaw Nation Industries Purchases McSwain Theater
Chickasaw Nation Industries is proud to announce the purchase of the McSwain Theater, located in downtown Ada, Oklahoma.

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Chickasaws Celebrate Groundbreaking for New Senior Citizen Site
Tribal leaders, senior citizens and employees gathered Thursday morning, July 17, in Pauls Valley to celebrate the groundbreaking of the newest Chickasaw Nation Senior Citizen Nutrition Site.

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First Native American in Space to Carry Chickasaw Flag
When U.S. Navy Commander John Bennett Herrington, a Chickasaw citizen, becomes the first Native American astronaut in space, he will carry a tribal flag presented to him by Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby.

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Chickasaw Nation Breaks Ground on Wellness Center

<P>Ardmore Wellness Center Groundbreaking</P>

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and dozens of tribal legislators, citizens and employees were on hand for groundbreaking ceremonies for a new wellness center Friday, May 28 at 911 Locust.

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Chickasaw Nation Receives $10,000 Award From Harvard
Harvard's Kennedy School of Government Honoring Nations program awarded $10,000 to the Chickasaw Nation's Chuka Chukmasi (beautiful home) loan program as one of the eight most effective and significant tribal government programs in the country.

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Chickasaws Planning New Health Facilities
The budget for the construction of a new Chickasaw Nation health facility in Ada was unanimously approved today.

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Chickasaw Nation Cuts Ribbon on District Court

Ribbon cutting ceremonies for the Chickasaw Nation District Court Tuesday, April 13 at 1500 Country Club Rd. marked a major milestone in the resurgence of the tribal government.

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Chickasaws Celebrate Opening of Newest Senior Citizen Site

<P>Purcell Senior Site Ribbon Cutting</P>

Officials of the Chickasaw Nation celebrated the grand opening of the tribe's newest senior citizen nutrition site on May 6, in Purcell.

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Chickasaws Break Ground for Ardmore Nutrition Center

<P>Ardmore Nutrition Center Groundbreaking</P>

Chickasaw Nation officials and guests broke ground for an Ardmore Nutrition Center Nov. 3 on the Carter Seminary campus, near other Chickasaw Nation facilities.

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Chickasaws Celebrate Groundbreaking for New Senior Citizen Site
Tribal leaders, senior citizens and employees gathered Wednesday in Purcell for a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the newest Chickasaw Nation senior citizen site.

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Artesian Construction to Begin Soon

Construction of a new Artesian Hotel in downtown Sulphur is slated to begin soon.

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Chickasaw Children's Village

Chickasaw Nation officials broke ground September 24, 2002, for the construction of a children's village on approximately 160 acres overlooking Lake Texoma.

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Chickasaw Nation Opens Ardmore Wellness Center

Dozens of tribal legislators, citizens and employees joined Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby for May 25 ribbon cutting ceremonies opening the Chickasaw Wellness Center in Ardmore.

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Cole Selected Assistant Majority Whip
Chickasaw citizen Tom Cole, who will represent Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District in the 108th Congress, will enter his freshman term in the House with a leadership position.

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Chickasaws Celebrate Mission of Chickasaw Astronaut
After three attempts, Shuttle mission STS-113 successfully launched at 7:49 EST Saturday, Nov. 23, carrying Cmdr. John Bennett Herrington (U.S.N.)

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Tribe to acquire historic Burney Institute

A jewel of Chickasaw history is soon to return to its rightful place with the Chickasaw Nation.

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Hundreds Scheduled to Attend Listening Conference
More than 450 Chickasaw citizens have registered to attend the Chickasaw Nation listening conference Feb. 12 through 14 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City.

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Arkansas River Bed Settlement Legislation Passed
Last minute Senate approval of Arkansas River Bed Settlement legislation will send the bill to President Bush for his signature and enactment into law.

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Governor Anoatubby Named to HUD Rulemaking Committee
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby has been selected to serve on the committee which will review and revise the formula used to distribute more than $650 million in annual housing assistance funds among Native American tribes.

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Chickasaw Governor Receives Sovereignty Honor

<P>Governor Bill Anoatubby and Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger </P>

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was recognized as “Friend of the Court” and “Honored One” during opening ceremonies of the Sovereignty Symposium Wednesday, June 1 at the Cox Convention Center.

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Chickasaw Nation Creates New 'Gold Standard' in Preventing Blindness
Thousands of people worldwide who might otherwise have gone blind can now see a grandchild smile, thanks to an innovative new system pioneered by the Chickasaw Nation and Inoveon Corporation.

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Purcell Road Ribbon Cutting

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, tribal legislators and several Chickasaw Nation employees recently cut the ribbon on the roadway around the perimeter of the tribal complex in Purcell.

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Best of the best in tribal government awards Cherokees, Chickasaws among finalists
Two Oklahoma tribes are among sixteen finalists for the American Tribal Governance Awards, an annual event recognizing outstanding work in Native American government.

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Ribbon Cut on Bedre' Chocolates Factory
Dozens were on hand for ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new Bedre' Chocolates factory, retail store and glassed-in viewing facility July 2, at the intersection of Interstate 35 and Airport Rd. in Pauls Valley.

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Lazer Zone Sheds New Light on Family Entertainment

Southern Oklahoma residents can see family entertainment in a whole new light at the 60,000 square foot Lazer Zone Family Fun Center in Ada.

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Chickasaw Community Center Construction Underway

<P>Chickasaw Community Center Underway </P>

Construction is underway on the new 10,800 square foot Chickasaw Community Center to be constructed at 700 N. Mississippi.

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Chickasaws cut ribbon on Pauls Valley Senior Citizens Site

Chickasaw Nation officials, city leaders and other guests cut the ribbon on the Pauls Valley Senior Citizen Nutrition site Friday, Oct. 29.

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Herrington Lands Safely
After a mission marked by delays, Chickasaw astronaut Cmdr. John Herrington, U.S.N., returned safely to earth at 2:37 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Scheduled initially to launch Nov. 11, shuttle mission STS-113 launched Nov. 23 after three delays.

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Riverwind Construction Nearing Completion

Construction crews are on target to complete Chickasaw Nation’s Riverwind Casino, the state’s largest casino, by the end of August.

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Section of Eastern Avenue Renamed American Indian Blvd.
A section of Eastern Avenue in Oklahoma City was renamed American Indian Blvd. Thursday, May 11.

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Chickasaw Nation Cuts Ribbon on Purcell Youth Center
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby joined other tribal and local officials for ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the youth center here Tuesday.

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Chickasaw Nation Breaks Ground on Ada West Family Fun Center
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by Ada Mayor Darrell Nemecek, vice-mayor Donna York, city manager David Hathcoat and a host of other local and tribal officials for ground breaking ceremonies for the Ada West Family Fun Center Wednesday, August 13 at 201 Latta Rd.

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Pikey’s Crossing Monument Dedicated
More than 100 friends, relatives and public officials attended a May 12 “Pikey’s Crossing” monument dedication ceremony.

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Bank2 Growing
Tribe-owned lender marks first year.

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Chickasaws open Family Life Center in Ada

<P>Ada Family Wellness Center Ribbon Cutting </P>

Officials of the Chickasaw Nation and guests celebrated the grand opening of the Family Life Center Monday, June 21.

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Construction underway on Chickasaw Cultural Center
Construction is well underway on the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

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Chickasaw Warrior Statue Unveiled at Tribal Headquarters

<P>Governor Bill Anoatubby and Seminole artist Enoch Kelley Haney</P>

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and world-renowned Seminole artist Enoch Kelley Haney were joined by dozens of tribal leaders, citizens and employees for the unveiling of the Chickasaw Warrior statue Tuesday, May 10 in front of the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters building.

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McCaleb To Lead Business Development Team
The Chickasaw Nation announced Tuesday that Neal McCaleb, former Assistant Secretary to the Department of Interior (DOI), will join the Chickasaw Nation to lead the business development activities and diversification strategies of the tribe.

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Chickasaws Break Ground on Purcell Clinic
Chickasaw Nation officials celebrated the realization of a mission today when they took up shovels and broke ground on the land that will host a new Native American health clinic in Purcell.

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Chickasaw Nation a Step Closer to New Senior Site in Duncan
The purchase of approximately six acres of land for construction of a senior nutrition site in Duncan, Oklahoma was approved today.

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Chickasaws Cut Ribbon on Diabetes Care Center

Ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new state-of-the-art Chickasaw Nation Diabetes Care Center were 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 at 1001 N. Country Club Road.

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New Purcell Health Clinic Opens

Chickasaw Nation officials opened the doors of the Purcell Health Clinic Oct. 6 during a grand opening celebration. The clinic is located on the Chickasaw Nation campus at 1438 Hardcastle Blvd. in Purcell.

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Chickasaw Nation Salutes Employees for 10, 15, 20 and 25 Years of Service
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and the employees of the Chickasaw Nation today saluted the dedicated employees who have given 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service to the Chickasaw Nation.

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Oklahoma Hall of Fame Honorees for 2004 Announced
Eight outstanding Oklahomans, seven living and one deceased, have been selected for induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2004, Clayton I. Bennett, Chairman of the Board of the Oklahoma Heritage Association, has announced.

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Anoatubby Says State of the Chickasaw Nation is Strong
"The State of the Chickasaw Nation is strong. We are in a time of growth and economic prosperity the likes of which our tribe has never seen.

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McSwain Renovation to Begin Soon

Planning is nearing completion and renovation work on the McSwain Theater is scheduled to begin early this year.

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Chickasaw Astronaut Herrington Recounts Shuttle Mission
Hundreds of cheering supporters packed the McSwain Theatre for the return of a hero. Chickasaw astronaut John B. Herrington returned on Saturday, Feb. 22 to share his experiences during his November 2002, shuttle mission when he became the first Native American in space.

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Ground Broken for Pharmacy Refill Center

<P>Pharmacy Refill Center Groundbreaking</P>

Ground breaking ceremonies for the Chickasaw Nation Health System Pharmacy Refill Center were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 24.

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Chickasaw Nation Breaks Ground for Cultural Center

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by tribal legislators and representatives of the city of Sulphur and National Park Service in groundbreaking ceremonies for the Chickasaw Cultural Center 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 west of Sulphur, Oklahoma.

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Chickasaw Nation Breaks Ground on State-of-the-art Diabetic Care Center
The Chickasaw Nation broke ground July 29th for the new state-of-the-art. Diabetes Care Center located at Carl Albert Health Facility, 1001 N. Country Club Road.

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Governor Anoatubby says "Chickasaw Nation on Verge of Greater Things"
A crowd of more than 1,000 supporters gathered at the Pontotoc County Agri-Plex to see the inauguration of Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel.

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