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Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride visits Chickasaw Cultural Center

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The rumble of 150 motorcycles rang through Sulphur, Oklahoma, Sept. 23. Riders from across the country had landed at the Chickasaw Cultural Center on their final stretch of the Trail of Tears Commemorative Ride.

Chickasaw actor Brent Charles’ journey to the stage

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Brent Charles emits an aura of gratitude. He is grateful for his parents and his teachers — all the people who have encouraged and believed in him — but also for the help and support of the Chickasaw Nation.

Joshua Bess named Chickasaw Nation Secretary of Family Services

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby has appointed Joshua Bess Secretary of the Chickasaw Nation Department of Family Services.

Homeland tour offers deeper understanding, appreciation of Chickasaw roots

Monday, December 08, 2025

Ancestry research in the modern age is often reduced to DNA, three rather impersonal letters that clinically reveal our genetic instructions and hereditary traits.

Kicking up big dreams: Jaime Lewis selected to compete in Native All-American Football Game

Thursday, December 04, 2025

Chickasaw citizen and Kingston High School senior Jaime Lewis has earned a national honor as one of 70 First American high school athletes selected to compete in the 2025 Native All-American Football Game.

Jeni Presley’s journey to beading and beyond: Award-winning artist looks forward to participating in Hushtola Art Market, Dec. 13-14, OKANA

Thursday, December 04, 2025

When Jeni Presley sat on her grandmother’s lap, passively learning how to sew, she had no realization these moments would lead her to one of her true passions: beadwork.

Four-legged public service: Meet the Chickasaw Lighthorse K-9 team

Wednesday, December 03, 2025

Chickasaw oral history and archaeology reveals our ancestors migrated to the historic Chickasaw Homeland centuries ago with protection provided by Ofi' Tohbi' Ishto (Large White Dog).

Hushtola Art Market set Dec. 13-14 at OKANA Resort

Monday, December 01, 2025

First American art and artists will be showcased during the annual Hushtola Art Market, Dec. 13-14, conducted for the first time at OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark in Oklahoma City.

Celebrate the season at the McSwain Theatre with holiday shows

Monday, December 01, 2025

Celebrate holiday magic at the McSwain Theatre with two entertaining shows in December.

Students help cultivate a legacy while planting trees at a nature preserve

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

More than a dozen Chickasaw Head Start students cultivated a legacy as they helped plant trees at the Oka' Yanahli (flowing water) Preserve along the banks of the Blue River Oct. 7.