Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Chikasha Bak Bak celebrates undefeated season

Tuesday, September 02, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation’s junior and senior Chikasha Bak Bak (Chickasaw Woodpecker) youth stickball teams went undefeated during the 2025 Choctaw Nation Youth Stickball Tournament.

First American first responder named Paramedic/Firefighter of the Year

Tuesday, September 02, 2025

Los Angeles Fire Department’s Olin Jones Jr. was recently named Paramedic/Firefighter of the Year by Dignity Health, a nonprofit health care organization with more than 40 hospitals and 500 care centers, according to its website.

Elders celebrated during annual Chickasaw Elders Conference

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

More than 500 Chickasaw elders from across the country gathered in Thackerville, Oklahoma, June 4-5 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Chickasaw Elders Conference — an event honoring culture, community and the vital programs that support elder well-being.

Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival celebrated Sept. 26-Oct. 4

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

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

Hannah Wolfe wins first place in her division at the 2025 Red Earth Youth Art contest

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Hannah Wolfe wins first place in her division at the 2025 Red Earth Youth Art contest.

Chickasaw Historical Society highlights cultural treasures during annual conference

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The 2025 Chickasaw Historical Society (CHS) Ittafama Ithana (Gathering to Learn) Conference provided an opportunity to honor a dedicated historic preservationist and learn more about the essence of Chickasaw culture.

Ardmore PACT Act event hosted by the Chickasaw Nation Aug. 18

Friday, August 15, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Veterans Services is hosting an event in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to discuss the PACT Act from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 18, at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center, 907 Locust St., Ardmore, Oklahoma.