Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Celebrate National Library Week 2026 at Chickasaw Nation Tribal Library, April 20-24

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation Tribal Library is hosting a variety of programs and activities for all ages during National Library Week, April 20-24, including opportunities to explore Chickasaw culture and history.

Inter-Tribal Council passes a resolution in support of protecting Medicaid Expansion

Monday, April 13, 2026

The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution at its quarterly meeting, April 10 at WinStar World Casino and Resort, expressing support for protecting Medicaid expansion and tribal health care systems in Oklahoma.

Rosetta Stone Chickasaw introduces a fourth level of learning

Monday, April 13, 2026

In 2015, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby announced the creation of a customized program in conjunction with Rosetta Stone Inc. to assist in the revitalization of the Chickasaw language.

Welding a future in service

Monday, April 13, 2026

At 11 years old, Cooper Prince already knows the sound of hard work. It sounds like the steady crackle of his welding machine or boots hitting the ground in step during drill. Those sounds not only shape his hobbies, but his future.

Public Health Week recognized by the Chickasaw Nation

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

National Public Health Week is April 6-12. The Chickasaw Nation is devoted to promoting health, preventing disease and prolonging life through community efforts.

McSwain Theatre announces April movies and live music events

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

The McSwain Theatre is set to host its monthly movie showcase throughout April, featuring classic and family-friendly films with showtimes at 2 and 7 p.m. each Thursday.

Andon Russell: innovation and entrepreneurship

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

At age 20, Andon Russell is no stranger to entrepreneurship. He started his first business at age 15, but he wasn’t mowing lawns or selling lemonade.

Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department and Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing Persons Investigation update

Monday, April 06, 2026

The Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department and the Bureau of Indian Affairs– Missing and Murdered Unit (BIA MMU) are providing an update regarding the ongoing investigation into the two sets of human remains discovered during the search operation conducted Feb. 18, 2026, in Love County.

Chickasaw Nation perinatal program earns Gold Spotlight Award for second consecutive year

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center’s (CNMC) perinatal program has received the Gold Level Spotlight Hospital Award from the Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (OPQIC) for the second year in a row, placing it among the top birthing hospitals in the state.

‘Songs of the Chickasaws’ premiere combines Chickasaw musician’s two passions

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Brandi Berry Benson forged two great passions, her music and her Chickasaw heritage, into a premiere of five new works she wrote and recently performed in Chicago with other First Americans.