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Scarlet Thompson named Butterfly Art Winner

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Complementary colors often found in Chickasaw ribbon skirts were the inspiration for Scarlet Thompson’s winning entry in the Chickasaw Nation Butterfly Art Contest.

Governor Anoatubby leads ribbon cutting for Purcell Child Development Center

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ribbon-cutting ceremonies to dedicate the Chickasaw Nation Purcell Child Development Center, May 26, significantly expanding education opportunities for area citizens.

Plant-based diet convert drops weight and need for diabetes medication

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Chickasaw citizen Mike Carrillo is a walking commercial for his latest passion in life — persuading others who suffer with diabetes that they too can beat the debilitating disease by switching to a plant-based diet

Chickasaw Nation Health to establish five graduate medical education programs in rural Oklahoma through $6.7 million TSET Legacy Grant

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The Chickasaw Foundation has been awarded a $6.7 million Legacy Grant from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust to fund the establishment of graduate medical education programs at Chickasaw Nation Health, creating 16 new physician training positions in rural Oklahoma.

Woven with resilience: Mahota Textiles thrives after tornado

Thursday, May 21, 2026

The Chickasaw traits of perseverance and determination were needed to get Mahota Textiles back in business after its flagship showroom was damaged beyond repair during an April 27, 2024, EF3 tornado.

Chickasaw Nation Tribal Election Filing Period

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation Election Commission announces the filing period opens June 1 and continues through June 3, 2026, for the 2026 General Elections.

May is Chikasha Anokfilli/Mental Health Awareness Month

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Nationally, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May since the 1940s as a means to raise awareness, reduce stigma and normalize conversations about mental wellness.

McSwain Theatre announces May movies and live music event

Friday, May 08, 2026

The McSwain Theatre will host its Thursday movie showcase throughout May, featuring classic and family-friendly films with showtimes at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. each Thursday.

Foster Care Awareness Month underscores need for culturally connected homes and community support

Monday, May 04, 2026

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to recognize children in care and the families and communities who support them.

Tate’s ‘Loksi' Shaali' (Shell Shaker)’ selected for OPERA America conference

Monday, May 04, 2026

Each year, hundreds of people attend OPERA America’s annual conference, one of the most influential gatherings of opera administrators, artists, trustees and advocates.