Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Katie Kelley: Storytelling through movement

Monday, December 22, 2025

Katie Kelley is a storyteller, but instead of words she uses movement.

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.

Hushtola 2025 hosts more than 125 First American artists at OKANA

Monday, January 05, 2026

More than 125 First American artists participated in the annual Hushtola Art Market, Dec. 13-14, at OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark in Oklahoma City.

Majestic bald eagles continue to call Chickasaw Nation home

Monday, December 29, 2025

Birders — otherwise known as birdwatchers — in Oklahoma become excited as winter approaches.

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.

Sole’renity Spa unveils modern refresh inspired by Sulphur’s resilience

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

An oasis of wellness and tranquility in the heart of Chickasaw Country has been refreshed.

G. M. DiDesidero’s journey to discover the “Undrowned”

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

G.M. DiDesidero never had her sights set on fantasy. If anything, she was very grounded in the real world as a scientist, educator and technical writer.

Chickasaw Appreciation Night set for Jan. 22 at East Central University

Friday, January 16, 2026

All Chickasaw citizens, as well as Chickasaw Nation employees and their families, are invited to the Chickasaw Appreciation Night basketball game hosted by East Central University, Jan. 22, at the ECU Kerr Dome, Ada, Oklahoma. Entry is complimentary with a Chickasaw Nation citizenship card or employee badge.

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.

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.