Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Michaela Parrott: culture, connection and a love for foster youth

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

Michaela Parrott’s compassion for children in foster care, coupled with the love of her Chickasaw culture, finds its expression in a dual-purpose project — teaching people how to make ribbon skirts, which are gifted to First American children in foster care.

Chickasaw Nation breaks ground for Integrative Medicine Clinic

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led June 1 ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the new Chickasaw Nation Integrative Medicine Clinic, located near the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center on the Ada South Campus.

McSwain Theatre announces Children’s Summer Movie Series and upcoming live events

Friday, May 29, 2026

The McSwain Theatre will host its Thursday movie showcase throughout June, featuring classic and family-friendly films with showtimes at 2 and 7 p.m. each Thursday.

Governor Anoatubby leads ribbon cutting for Tishomingo Child Development Center

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ribbon-cutting ceremonies May 28 for the new Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Child Development Center, a facility which will expand vital childcare and education services in the community.

Scarlet Thompson named Butterfly Art Winner

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Complementary colors often found in Chickasaw ribbon skirts were the inspiration for Scarlet Thompson’s winning entry in the Chickasaw Nation Butterfly Art Contest.

Governor Anoatubby leads ribbon cutting for Purcell Child Development Center

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ribbon-cutting ceremonies to dedicate the Chickasaw Nation Purcell Child Development Center, May 26, significantly expanding education opportunities for area citizens.

Plant-based diet convert drops weight and need for diabetes medication

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Chickasaw citizen Mike Carrillo is a walking commercial for his latest passion in life — persuading others who suffer with diabetes that they too can beat the debilitating disease by switching to a plant-based diet

Chickasaw Nation Health to establish five graduate medical education programs in rural Oklahoma through $6.7 million TSET Legacy Grant

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The Chickasaw Foundation has been awarded a $6.7 million Legacy Grant from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust to fund the establishment of graduate medical education programs at Chickasaw Nation Health, creating 16 new physician training positions in rural Oklahoma.

Woven with resilience: Mahota Textiles thrives after tornado

Thursday, May 21, 2026

The Chickasaw traits of perseverance and determination were needed to get Mahota Textiles back in business after its flagship showroom was damaged beyond repair during an April 27, 2024, EF3 tornado.

Chickasaw Nation Tribal Election Filing Period

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation Election Commission announces the filing period opens June 1 and continues through June 3, 2026, for the 2026 General Elections.