Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

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.

McSwain Theatre announces February movies and live music shows

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

The McSwain Theatre will continue its monthly Thursday movie showcase throughout February, featuring a mix of classic films and family-friendly favorites. Movies will be screened every Thursday, with showtimes at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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.

Music a constant light in Chickasaw warrior’s life

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Danny Bevill can’t remember when music wasn’t a driving force in his life. Picking up a guitar at a young age ignited a passion within him, which has never dimmed.

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.

Veteran’s expertise in insects leads to a blessed life

Monday, February 02, 2026

Chickasaw Hall of Fame member and Army veteran Gene Nashoba Thompson has a philosophy whose ingredients reflect his faith and, if followed, form a recipe for an easy and enjoyable life.

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 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.

Amelia Cook: First American perspectives of science education

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Amelia Cook doesn’t remember a time when she wasn’t interested in science.