Inclement Weather Notice

The Chickasaw Nation will close offices at 2 p.m. today, Friday, January 23, 2026.

Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH) and Department of Commerce businesses employees should follow designated inclement weather protocols and policy, or line of support guidance.

For closing information of tribal facilities, call (800) 316-4226.

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Kicking up big dreams: Jaime Lewis selected to compete in Native All-American Football Game

Thursday, December 04, 2025

Chickasaw citizen and Kingston High School senior Jaime Lewis has earned a national honor as one of 70 First American high school athletes selected to compete in the 2025 Native All-American Football Game.

WWII monument honors First Americans who helped liberate Italy

Monday, November 10, 2025

In September 1943, a major Allied offensive launched on the southwest Italian coast off the Tyrrhenian Sea proved successful in securing a beachhead despite fierce German resistance.

Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys to perform at the McSwain Theatre, Ada, Nov. 7

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

A legendary Western swing band will entertain the crowd with its quintessential brand of toe-tapping music at the McSwain Theatre 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7.

McSwain Theatre announces January movies and live music event

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

The McSwain Theatre will host its monthly Thursday Movie Showcase throughout January, featuring classic and family-friendly films with showtimes at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. each Thursday.

Sophie Mater: from the cabin to the cockpit

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Sophie Mater cut her teeth on international travel. While her father, Dustin Mater, is Chickasaw, her mother, Titi, is from Indonesia, and they would often fly the 10,000 miles to visit family.

Celebrate the season at the McSwain Theatre with holiday shows

Monday, December 01, 2025

Celebrate holiday magic at the McSwain Theatre with two entertaining shows in December.

Chickasaw Nation Medical Center surgery team ranked in top 10% in hospital initiative

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation Department of Health’s Ada Medical Center surgery team has been recognized for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2023.

Chickasaw Nation Feature Film and Documentaries airing in Newport News

Friday, October 24, 2025

A feature film and two documentaries from Chickasaw Nation Productions will be airing soon on NNPS-TV Cox 47/Verizon 17.

Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride visits Chickasaw Cultural Center

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The rumble of 150 motorcycles rang through Sulphur, Oklahoma, Sept. 23. Riders from across the country had landed at the Chickasaw Cultural Center on their final stretch of the Trail of Tears Commemorative Ride.

Special ops warrior credits early Chickasaw training for surviving missions

Monday, November 03, 2025

Chickasaw veteran James Newberry credits what he learned at the feet of his great-grandfather, grandfather and father for the fact he and his troops survived top secret military operations behind enemy lines.