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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.

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.

Homeland tour offers deeper understanding, appreciation of Chickasaw roots

Monday, December 08, 2025

Ancestry research in the modern age is often reduced to DNA, three rather impersonal letters that clinically reveal our genetic instructions and hereditary traits.

Jeni Presley’s journey to beading and beyond: Award-winning artist looks forward to participating in Hushtola Art Market, Dec. 13-14, OKANA

Thursday, December 04, 2025

When Jeni Presley sat on her grandmother’s lap, passively learning how to sew, she had no realization these moments would lead her to one of her true passions: beadwork.

Joshua Bess named Chickasaw Nation Secretary of Family Services

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby has appointed Joshua Bess Secretary of the Chickasaw Nation Department of Family Services.

Inter-Tribal Council calls for better federal consultation, addresses education opportunities for Native students

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

During a recent session held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Tribes called for more formal consultation efforts from federal agencies, especially regarding agreements affecting Indian Education programs, and government-to-government dialogue from the Department of Homeland Security.

Four-legged public service: Meet the Chickasaw Lighthorse K-9 team

Wednesday, December 03, 2025

Chickasaw oral history and archaeology reveals our ancestors migrated to the historic Chickasaw Homeland centuries ago with protection provided by Ofi' Tohbi' Ishto (Large White Dog).

Feed the Children and the Chickasaw Nation partner to provide food and essentials for Pontotoc County families

Monday, December 22, 2025

Feed the Children and the Chickasaw Nation partnered again this year to bring holiday care packages to hundreds of Pontotoc County families Dec. 10 during a Holiday Resource Rally.

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.

Imanoli Creative Writers Conference is scheduled Nov. 14

Monday, November 03, 2025

Aspiring and seasoned writers alike are invited to hone their skills at the Imanoli Creative Writers Conference 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s Anoli' Theater in Sulphur, Oklahoma.