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Chickasaw Nation Health to establish five graduate medical education programs in rural Oklahoma through $6.7 million TSET Legacy Grant

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The Chickasaw Foundation has been awarded a $6.7 million Legacy Grant from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust to fund the establishment of graduate medical education programs at Chickasaw Nation Health, creating 16 new physician training positions in rural Oklahoma.

Dewitt named 2026 senior therapist of the year

Monday, July 13, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Director of Pediatrics Cmdr. Kayla Dewitt has been named 2026 Therapist Professional Advisory Committee (TPAC) Senior Therapist of the Year.

Where luxury and nature combine

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

South-central Oklahoma is home to a premier getaway: the Chickasaw Retreat & Conference Center.

Jeannie Barbour and Micah Hart: mother and son artists fueled by mutual respect and collaboration

Friday, April 24, 2026

Though Jeannie Barbour has many accomplishments to be proud of, she said her greatest achievement is her son, Micah Hart.

From Estonia to Oklahoma

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Erik Watts’ family connection to his Chickasaw heritage, oddly enough, traces to the Soviet Union’s invasion of Estonia June 17, 1940.

Governor Anoatubby leads ribbon cutting for Tishomingo Child Development Center

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ribbon-cutting ceremonies May 28 for the new Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Child Development Center, a facility which will expand vital childcare and education services in the community.

Shelby Rowe: a second life in beadwork

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

When Shelby Rowe was named the 2016 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year, she said her life changed in ways she would never have expected.

Chickasaw Princess Program offers an experience of a lifetime

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

The Chickasaw Princess Program is a long-standing annual tradition that selects young women who demonstrate the core values to serve the Chickasaw Nation.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby announces retirement

Monday, June 08, 2026

Today, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby announced his retirement following nearly 40 years as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation and more than 50 years serving the tribe.

Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Head Start recognizes graduates

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation Head Start (Head Start) program in Ardmore celebrated its graduating class at the Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Community Center May 18.