Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Artesian Arts Festival call for artists

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

First American artists are invited to participate in the 13th annual Artesian Arts Festival Saturday, May 2, in Sulphur, Oklahoma.

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.