Bloomfield Academy
A celebration of the survival of Chickasaw language and culture through the boarding school era is tentatively scheduled for June 2007.
While several Chickasaws have submitted photos and information, event organizers are urging Chickasaws of all ages to participate in this event.
Family members are asked to share the name, school information and years of attendance for any Chickasaw citizens who have attended or are attending tribal or BIA boarding schools.
Organizers are also asking family members to share memories of boarding school experiences as well as any photos of Chickasaws at tribal or BIA boarding schools from all time periods.
Photos will be scanned and returned to the owner.
This information will help create a list of Chickasaw boarding school students, a photo gallery of their experiences and a video documentary including interviews with boarding school students of all ages.
Please send any relevant information and photos to: Ms. Lori Hamilton, 124 East 14th Street, Ada, OK 74820. For more information, call Lori Hamilton or Chenae Casady at (580) 421-7711.
