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Governor Anoatubby leads ribbon cutting for home health program

Monday, June 09, 2025

— Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ribbon cutting ceremonies June 2 to dedicate the Chickasaw Nation’s home health program, Minticha Apila Home Health, marking a major step forward in delivery of health care services to Chickasaw citizens and First Americans.

Chickasaw Nation devoted to making family films

Monday, June 09, 2025

It was 2015. “Te Ata,” a full-length movie filmed a year earlier celebrating the life of Chickasaw entertainer Mary Frances Thompson Fisher, was in postproduction and was not ready for release.

Dr. Kayse Shrum Joins the Chickasaw Nation as chief health strategy officer

Monday, June 09, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation announced today that Dr. Kayse Shrum, a nationally recognized leader, physician, educator and rural health care champion, will join the Chickasaw Nation as chief health strategy officer.

Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Jerri Martin announces candidates for general election

Friday, June 06, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Jerri Martin announced candidates seeking four legislative seats and one judicial seat within the Chickasaw Nation. Filing period closed at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, for the 2025 general election.

‘Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher’ spotlights First American influence on modern-day agriculture

Tuesday, June 03, 2025

Whether it be ancestors of the past harvesting native vegetation or present-day farmers bailing hay for their cattle to graze in the winter, the Chickasaw people have long appreciated and utilized agriculture for self-sufficiency.

Celebrate summer and Father’s Day at the Chickasaw Cultural Center June 14

Monday, June 02, 2025

Celebrate fathers and the return of summer during the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s Toompalli' (Summer) Festival and Inki' (Father) Day Celebration, set 10 a.m.-5 p.m., June 14.

Vaccine remains key defense as measles cases rise

Monday, June 02, 2025

Often considered a disease of the past, measles is making a concerning comeback in the United States.

Chickasaw Nation Tribal Election Filing Period June 2-4

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation Election Commission announces the filing period opens June 2 and continues through June 4, 2025, for the 2025 General Elections.

Save the date – Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival Sept. 26-Oct. 4

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Chickasaw heritage, culture and traditions will be celebrated in communities throughout the Chickasaw Nation during the 2025 Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival, Sept. 26-Oct. 4.

Chickasaw’s creation wins first at Red Earth

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

A Choctaw wedding dress created by Chickasaw artist Melissa Freeman captured top honors recently at the prestigious 39th annual Red Earth Festival, featuring elite First American artists from across the nation.