Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Chickasaw Cultural Center Ayowa' Garden to Gourmet tour begins April 11

Monday, March 30, 2026

An interactive, educational and tasty experience awaits with the Ayowa' Garden to Gourmet Agritours, set to take place at the Chickasaw Cultural Center April 11, May 16, Aug. 29 and Sept. 19.

Registration open for Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Registration is open for the annual Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference, set May 28-29 at WinStar Convention Center in Thackerville, Oklahoma.

Trace Fiber broadband project nears completion

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

On a chilly morning in January, a group of people gathered near a 290-foot cellular tower to inspect progress on one of five fixed wireless access locations that will connect Chickasaws who live in rural areas with broadband services.

Construction of new Chickasaw Lighthorse Police headquarters begins in Ada

Monday, February 23, 2026

Construction began in early January on a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as the new headquarters for the growing Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department.

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.

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.

Imanoli Writers Conference encourages aspiring and seasoned writers alike

Monday, February 09, 2026

Chickasaw citizen Meg Gardiner, author of 17 novels and keynote speaker for this year’s Imanoli Writers Conference, stressed persistence as a key step to getting published.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby leads groundbreaking for pediatric clinic

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

¬¬¬¬Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led groundbreaking ceremonies Feb. 10 to begin construction for a new pediatric clinic on the Chickasaw Nation Ada South Campus, marking a significant milestone in health care and the mission to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Chickasaw Nation breaks ground on new Chickasaw Lighthorse Police headquarters

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, center, is joined by Chickasaw Nation elected officials, tribal leaders and Chickasaw Lighthorse police to celebrate groundbreaking ceremonies on a new state-of-the-art facility March 19.

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.