Message Archives

Below are the archives of the Governor's Monthly Message listed by year. You can click on the left or right arrows to change years and click on the month name to view that month's message for the corresponding year.

2013
  • June
    Time-honored values serve us best in fast-paced world
  • May
    Our Chickasaw graduates are building great futures!
  • April
    Chickasaw youth - make plans now for an exciting summer!
  • March
    Chickasaw Nation gateways now open to our many visitors
  • February
    Inauguration history reflects America’s pragmatic approach
  • January
    Chickasaw story compelling to new generation of visitors
2012
  • December
    Season's Greetings
  • November
    U.S. health care system provides unique challenges, opportunities
  • October
    U.S. health care system provides unique challenges, opportunities
  • September
    Let’s make the trip to Tishomingo for Annual Meeting, Festival!
  • August
    Making a good plan, staying true - the Chickasaw way
  • July
    370 million indigenous people key to human rights efforts
  • June
    Voting gives wings to your voice; honors your ancestors
  • May
    A long tradition of Indian military service for America
  • April
    Make summer memories during summer camps, academies
  • March
    Summer camps, academies offer challenge, fun, friends
  • February
    Preserving our historic tribal water rights a top priority
  • January
    Join us and see Chickasaw Nation people make a difference!
2011
  • December
    2011 Season's Greetings
  • November
    Chickasaw Nation’s leadership role brings responsibilities
  • October
    Tribe levies no taxes; business income drives our programs
  • September
    Liiholiitoblichi - Let’s celebrate at Annual Meeting, Festival!
  • August
    Recall, adapative nature have served Chickasaws well
  • July
    We are proud to be Chickasaw, American - and free!
  • June
    Our tribe continues to adapt as change comes at faster pace
  • May
    Governments exist for one reason - to serve the people well!
  • April
    Our artistic roots reflect Chickasaw appreciation of beauty
  • March
    Our tribe has traveled far since 1964 Seeley Chapel gathering
  • February
    Our tribal 'return' is measured in the fullness of Chickasaw lives
  • January
    'Bricks and mortar' projects promote enhanced citizen services
2010
  • December
    2010 Season's Greetings
  • November
    Recalling our warrior tradition appropriate on Veterans Day
  • October
    Our confidence in our tribal and national futures is well-placed
  • September
    We will come together for the 50th anniversary of Annual Meeting
  • August
    It's a new, exciting era in health care at the Chickasaw Nation
  • July
    Chickasaws have historic blessing of U.S., Chickasaw citizenship
  • June
    YOU are invited to the 50th Annual Meeting in September!
  • May
    Chickasaw graduates of 2010 have many options to shine
  • April
    Circumstances change, but our tribal mission never varies
  • March
    Let’s stick with our fundamentals - help people first
  • February
    Make your mark on 2010 Census as an Indian citizen
  • January
    What will $17m buy? Lots of Chickasaw opportunity!
2009
  • December
    2009 Season's Greetings
  • November
    We want YOU! - Annual Meeting and Festival 2010
  • October
    What government provides citizen services without taxation?
  • September
    We look forward to seeing you at Annual Meeting and Festival
  • August
    Good stewardship of resources essential to our tribal growth
  • July
    Tribal vision of strong culture requires dedication, commitment
  • June
    D-Day + 65 years: Sacrifices made for freedom not forgotten
  • May
    With emphasis on education, our young people are soaring
  • April
    Our hopes and dreams are fast becoming reality
  • March
    American, tribal issues now finding common ground
  • February
    Good planning, flexibility help tribe meet changing issues
  • January
    Families, children form the foundation of great nations
2008
  • December
    2008 Season's Greetings
  • November
    As economy slows, tribal businesses remain solid
  • October
    Tribe offers programs to get healthy, feel great!
  • September
    Our annual gathering stirs memories of the past
  • August
    Annual Meeting, Festival calling Chickasaws!
  • July
    Make plans to attend Annual Meeting, Festival
  • June
    Taking action key to serving Chickasaw citizens
  • May
    Our enduring freedom built on acts of greatness
  • April
    Our common goal of exceptional health care
  • March
    Opportunities opening up to our entrepreneurs
  • February
    Tribal awareness requires historical context
  • January
    Tribe's resolution for 2008 -'Create Opportunity'
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