Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Chickasaw Nation perinatal program earns Gold Spotlight Award for second consecutive year

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center’s (CNMC) perinatal program has received the Gold Level Spotlight Hospital Award from the Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (OPQIC) for the second year in a row, placing it among the top birthing hospitals in the state.

‘Songs of the Chickasaws’ premiere combines Chickasaw musician’s two passions

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Brandi Berry Benson forged two great passions, her music and her Chickasaw heritage, into a premiere of five new works she wrote and recently performed in Chicago with other First Americans.

Chickasaw Nation hosts ribbon cutting for Ada preschool, after-school program facility expansion

Monday, March 30, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ribbon-cutting ceremonies March 27 to commemorate a milestone in expanded educational opportunities for youth in the community.

Chickasaw Cultural Center Ayowa' Garden to Gourmet tour begins April 11

Monday, March 30, 2026

An interactive, educational and tasty experience awaits with the Ayowa' Garden to Gourmet Agritours, set to take place at the Chickasaw Cultural Center April 11, May 16, Aug. 29 and Sept. 19.

Galleries, gorgets and glamour: Destiny Green’s artistic journey

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Destiny Green has been creating art for as long as she can remember, but she struggled to find her place in the First American art realm.

First American women make history at East Central University

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Sisterhood can take many forms. Gamma Delta Pi, a new sorority at East Central University (ECU) in Ada, Oklahoma, aims to strengthen the bonds of sisterhood, specifically for First American women.

Artesian Arts Festival Set May 2

Monday, March 23, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation will host the 13th annual Artesian Arts Festival Saturday, May 2, at the Artesian Plaza.

Law firm provides voice for First Americans

Monday, March 23, 2026

By the time Lisa Garcia entered middle school, her career path was cemented. She knew exactly how she wanted her future to unfold.

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.

Education as legacy: Dr. Tsosie advocates for the next generation of First Americans

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Education has never been a solitary pursuit for Michelle Tsosie, Ed.D. A proud Chickasaw woman and dedicated advocate for early childhood education, her journey, including earning a doctoral degree, has been deeply shaped by her family, culture and community.