Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Popping latches and pulling gates lead to cowboy’s recognition as a Chickasaw Warrior

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Cowboy and former Marine Richard Adcock recently shared his Chickasaw heritage and veteran status at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. During the organization’s Military Appreciation night, Adcock rode into the rodeo arena wearing his Chickasaw Warrior Society Pendleton “Grateful Nation” vest.

Kendrie Owens crowned Hereford Heaven Round-Up Club rodeo queen

Monday, August 04, 2025

Kendrie Owens, 5, made her rodeo pageant debut and brought home the crown June 21, at the 78th annual Hereford Heaven Stampede Open Rodeo.

Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Head Start wraps up 2025 academic year

Monday, June 16, 2025

Family and friends, along with Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and other tribal dignitaries, gathered at the Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Community Center May 15 to watch more than 50 Head Start graduates receive diplomas.

Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival celebrated Sept. 26-Oct. 4

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Chickasaw heritage, culture and traditions will be celebrated throughout the Chickasaw Nation during the 2025 Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival, Friday, Sept. 26-Saturday, Oct. 4.

Chickasaw Nation hosts workshop for First American princesses

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation Genealogy Program hosted a princess workshop for the five tribes’ royalty in May at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, Sulphur, Oklahoma.

John Vindas crafts symbol of gratitude after receiving homeowner preparedness grant

Monday, June 16, 2025

After years of battling power outages during hurricanes and summer storms, Louisiana native John Vindas has found lasting relief thanks to the Chickasaw Nation Homeowner Preparedness Grant program.

Chickasaw Nation Tribal Election Filing Period June 2-4

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation Election Commission announces the filing period opens June 2 and continues through June 4, 2025, for the 2025 General Elections.

Chickasaw elders tour the historic Homeland

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Twenty Chickasaw elders forged new friendships and developed deeper connections to their heritage during a recent exploration of the historic Chickasaw Homeland.

Ardmore PACT Act event hosted by the Chickasaw Nation Aug. 18

Friday, August 15, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Veterans Services is hosting an event in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to discuss the PACT Act from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 18, at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center, 907 Locust St., Ardmore, Oklahoma.

First American Art highlighted at Artesian Arts Festival

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Downtown Sulphur was once again a flurry of activity June 7 as the vibrant sights and sounds of the annual Artesian Arts Festival attracted thousands of art patrons and families.