Inductees A-C

Mr. Amerson serves as director of Oklahoma Boy’s State, a program designed to teach citizenship. He served as assistant director of that organization for seven years prior to his appointment as director.

During his service in the U.S. Asbury was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. His bravery under fire earned him great respect.

Sally Chloe Grinslade Bell will be remembered for a lifetime of service to the Chickasaw people.

In 2006, Rep. Billy initiated the first Oklahoma Native American Caucus and currently serves as its co-chair. She is also vice-chair of the majority caucus and a deputy whip.

Zane Browning began his career with the BIA at age 19. In 1991, he received the Meritorious Service Award from the Department of the Interior in recognition of his dedicated service and outstanding contributions on behalf of Indian people.

Colbert Ashalatubbi Burris dedicated his life to the service and progress of the Chickasaw people. He will forever be remembered for his work in the history of the Chickasaw Nation.

Pauline Carpenter Brown is a fluent speaker of the Chickasaw language and has considerable knowledge of Chickasaw history and culture.

Mr. Carter was one of the first elected to represent Oklahoma in the U.S. Congress. He represented southern Oklahoma in that body from 1906 to 1927.

Martin Van Buren Cheadle was tireless in his efforts as a servant of the Chickasaw people. Mr. Cheadle presided over the Chickasaw Senate during the last session of the tribal legislature prior to statehood.

Overton M. Buck Cheadle, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, served in the education field for over 40 years.

The late Winchester Colbert distinguished himself as a tribal leader and diplomat during tumultuous times in the mid 19th century.

Helen TeAtta Gale Cole was born half Chickasaw and half Choctaw in Tishomingo, Oklahoma in 1922.

Thomas Jeffery Cole was elected Nov. 6 to represent Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District, which includes 10 of 13 counties within the boundaries of the Chickasaw Nation.