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Chickasaw Nation Governor files for reelection

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby filed for reelection to a new term as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation with his running mate

Chickasaw Community Bank hosts ribbon cutting ceremony

Oklahoma City – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ribbon cutting ceremonies for Chickasaw Community Bank’s new headquarters April 28,

Ground broken for Chickasaw Nation Medical Center expansion

ADA, Okla. – A groundbreaking ceremony for a new Chickasaw Nation Medical Center expansion that will enhance health care services

Chickasaw Nation breaks ground on OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark

Oklahoma City development includes riverfront hotel, spa, outdoor adventure lagoon, amphitheater, indoor waterpark, restaurants, First Americans Retail Gallery and conference

Governor Anoatubby designates a “Decade of Chickasaw Language”

The decade spanning 2022-2032 is designated “Chikashshanompa’ Ilanompoli’! (Let’s Speak Chickasaw!): A Decade of Chickasaw Language” thanks to a recent

Governor Anoatubby leads groundbreaking for Ardmore youth club

Ardmore, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ground breaking ceremonies for a new Chickasaw Youth Club, Tuesday, May

Chickasaw Nation Governor files for reelection

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby announced today that he filed for reelection to his ninth consecutive term as Governor. Chris

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby announces running mate

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby will file for reelection to his ninth consecutive term as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation

A Healthy Nation

Chokma!We have had a great start to the year so far! By continuing to focus on working to meet our

Meet the Needs of the Chickasaw People

Chokma! We have been enjoying a great time of progress and celebration in the Chickasaw Nation. As a result of

Continued Progress

Chokma! What a great time it has been in the Chickasaw Nation! As a result of Governor Anoatubby’s leadership and

Ground Broken for Chickasaw Community Center and Senior Center

“A Place to Call Their Own” Oklahoma City – The Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby broke recently to begin construction

New veterans lodge to honor Chickasaw warriors

ADA, Okla. – A plan announced a year ago at a conference honoring Chickasaw veterans came one step closer to

Ribbon Cut for Chickasaw Nation Duncan Nutrition Center

Duncan, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined Tuesday, April 12 by local and tribal officials and dozens

Tribe enhances care for women, children; expands EMS

ADA, Okla. – The Chickasaw Nation broke ground on three facilities Wednesday as it continues to improve and enhance wellness

Chickasaw Nation Cuts Ribbon on Carl Albert Service Center

ADA, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said the opening of the Carl Albert Service Center launches a new

Bridging the Future

Ground broken on bridge connecting Chickasaw National Recreation Area With Chickasaw Cultural Center SULPHUR, Okla. — Along the picturesque banks

Chickasaw Nation breaks ground on Tishomingo Information Center

TISHOMINGO, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led groundbreaking ceremonies for a new Chickasaw Nation Information Center here in

Governor Anoatubby is re-elected

We are happy to announce that Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby made history today as he was officially elected to

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby filed for re-election as governor of the Chickasaw Nation

First elected governor of the Chickasaw Nation in 1987, Gov. Anoatubby focused on economic development, healthcare, education, housing and family

Chickasaw Nation feeding children this summer

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby recently announced an innovative summer nutrition program offered by the Chickasaw Nation. Families with children

Tribe extends STEM challenge to students

ADA, Okla. – Local students have a unique opportunity to gain hands-on knowledge about the world of robotics by joining

Chickasaws vow expanded benefits to military veterans

THACKERVILLE, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby launched a national and global outreach to bring together and assist tribal

Chickasaw Nation breaks ground on Sulphur Youth Club

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led a May 19 ceremony celebrating the start of construction of the new 6,000 square-foot

Chickasaw Nation Breaks ground in Tishomingo

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led a groundbreaking ceremony May 12 celebrating the start of construction on the Chickasaw Nation

Chickasaw Nation Breaks Ground on Purcell Campus Buildings

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led a historic ground breaking ceremony in Purcell Monday, May 4, when dirt was turned

Groundbreaking ceremony conducted for new convention center project at WinStar World Casino and Resort

THACKERVILLE, OKLA. (APRIL 29,2015) –Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by more than 200 elected officials and community members,

Chickasaw Nation makes history fighting child hunger

ADA, Okla. – The Chickasaw Nation is making history as it becomes the first Native American tribe in the U.S.

Chickasaw Nation Announces 2015 Hall of Fame Inductees

A historic preservationist, a humanitarian, a protector of the Chickasaw language and a spiritual leader make up the 2015 class

Ada area students explore medical careers

ADA, Okla. – As America grays health care providers are banding together to interest young people in medical related careers.

First Encounter judged best at Trail Dance Film Festival

DUNCAN, Okla. – First Encounter, the first film in the Chickasaw Heritage Series earned top honors as Best Short Documentary

Chickasaw elder, hall of fame honoree one of first in line for Chickasaw Nation license plate

ADA, Okla. – Governor Bill Anoatubby announced during his October State of the Nation address Chickasaw tags would be available in

Governor Anoatubby dedicated to preserving Chickasaw storytelling craft

ADA, Okla. – While the Chickasaw Nation is dedicated to bringing the life of Te Ata Thompson Fisher to the

Governor Anoatubby lauds Chickasaw veterans

WASHINGTON – Leonard Sealey, a Chickasaw veteran from Lawton, Oklahoma, said that memories of his service in Vietnam came flooding

Chickasaw Nation honors military veterans

SULPHUR, Okla. – Veterans were honored Nov. 8-9 at the Chickasaw Cultural Center to commemorate Veterans Day, celebrated nationally on Nov.

Chickasaw performer and youth choir in national spotlight

KANSAS CITY – Chickasaw Tabitha Fair and nine members of the Chickasaw Youth Choir joined Native American entertainers, drum corps,

Governor Anoatubby cuts ribbon on I-35 ramps

THACKERVILLE, Okla. – A new exit ramp at Interstate 35 will benefit Chickasaw Nation businesses as well as local residents,

Governor Anoatubby, State of Oklahoma sign license plate compact

Chickasaw citizens will have another way to express their pride, thanks to the efforts of Governor Anoatubby. In October, 2014

Governor Anoatubby says Chickasaw Nation Strong and Getting Stronger

TISHOMINGO, Okla. – During his Oct. 4 State of the Nation address, Governor Bill Anoatubby said that successful economic development

Governor Anoatubby Announces Native Voices Exhibit

SULPHUR, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and National Library of Medicine Director Dr. Donald A.B. Lindberg were joined

Governor Anoatubby cuts ribbon on Ardmore Community Center

ARDMORE, Okla. – A new feature was added to the Chickasaw Nation Carter service campus in Ardmore during July 23

Governor Anoatubby cuts Ribbon on Exhibit C in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City now has a new art and cultural experience for the thousands of tourists and local

Governor Anoatubby cuts ribbon on renovated gym

ADA – June 24 Ribbon cutting ceremonies drew hundreds who were anxious to see a completely revamped gymnasium at tribal

Piominko Statue dedication May 02

TISHOMINGO, Okla. – An April ceremony dedicated a statue to a man who is arguably one of the most important

Governor Anoatubby lauds efforts of house parents at Chickasaw Children’s Village

KINGSTON, Okla. –An elementary school teacher and a long-haul truck driver now have a new career which has changed the

Governor Anoatubby dedicated to preserving ancient artifacts

Clues to history lie underneath the soil in the area we now call Oklahoma. For thousands of years, its lands

Governor Anoatubby Cuts Ribbon on Retreat and Conference Center

Ribbon cutting ceremonies for the Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center gave new life to the facility built in 1994 as

Governor Anoatubby presents the Jim Thorpe Award at The Home Depot College Football Awards Show

Chickasaw Nation Governor Anoatubby  presented the Jim Thorpe Award during The 2013 Home Depot College Football Awards –Thursday, Dec. 12,

Governor Anoatubby Cuts Ribbon on Trio of New Attractions in Chickasaw Country

Chickasaw Visitor Center, ARTesian Gallery and Studios and Bedre Café Opened in Sulphur SULPHUR, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill

Governor Anoatubby Meets with President Obama at White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. –President Barack Obama welcomed Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby and 11 other Native American leaders to the White

Chickasaw Nation Opens New Tishomingo Health Clinic

TISHOMINGO, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said the opening of the Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Health Clinic marks another

Oklahoma House of Representatives Tour the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby greeted members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives on January 23 as they visited the

Representative Cole Lauds Chickasaw Nation Diabetes Care Center

Oklahoma Fourth District Representative Tom Cole said that the Chickasaw Nation Diabetes Care Center in Ada “sets the standard” for

Chickasaw Nation Ambassador Charles W. Blackwell – a Man of Vision

Chickasaw Nation Ambassador to the United States, Charles W. Blackwell died Wednesday, January 2 in Washington D.C., at the age

SaltCreek Casino opens in Grady County

POCASSET, OKLA. – Chickasaw Nation officials today conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at SaltCreek Casino, marking the opening of the Nation’s

Governor Anoatubby to present Jim Thorpe Award at The Home Depot College Football Awards Show

Gov. Bill Anoatubby will be a presenter during The 2012 Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday, Dec. 6, at

Chickasaw Nation Welcome Center opens at I-35 Exit 55 near Davis

Welcome center features interactive trip-planning portals, acts as gateway to Chickasaw Country DAVIS, Okla. – Travelers along Interstate 35 in

Chickasaw Nation’s Governor Anoatubby breaks ground on Sovereign Medical Clinic and Sovereign Pharmacy & Fine Gifts in Norman

New family care clinic, pharmacy will serve general public NORMAN, OKLA. – Officials with the Chickasaw Nation today broke ground

Ground Broken on Central Park at WinStar Village

THACKERVILLE, OKLA. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by tribal officials, local officials and dozens of area residents

Governor says State of Chickasaw Nation is Strong and Thriving

During his Oct. 6 state of the nation address, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said a spirit of determination, creativity

Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame Nominations Being Accepted

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 class of the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame. Nominations must be received

Chickasaw Nation opens Sovereign Pharmacy & Fine Gifts in Ada

Ada, Okla. – Sovereign Pharmacy & Fine Gifts and Sovereign Family Practice Clinic are both now open to the general

Chickasaw Nation breaks ground on medical center patient, family “house”

ADA, Okla. – The Chickasaw Nation broke ground Tuesday, July 31 in Ada, Okla. on Chikasha House, which will offer

Ribbon cut on remodeled Lighthorse Police Station

ADA, Okla. – A historic police department which serves thousands of community citizens celebrated the grand opening of its newly-renovated

Chickasaw Nation Opens New Ardmore Senior Center

ARDMORE, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by several of the Ardmore area’s Chickasaw elders and tribal

Chickasaw Nation opens new health clinic in Ardmore

ARDMORE, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said opening of the Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Health Clinic Monday marked a

Ground Broken on Chickasaw Nation Visitor Center

SULPHUR, Okla. – A ground breaking ceremony Thursday, July 12 marked another milestone in economic development in the Sulphur area.

Chickasaw Nation Opens New Connerville Senior Center

CONNERVILLE, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by many of the area’s 200 Chickasaw elders and tribal

Chickasaw Nation Announces Hall of Fame Inductees

A Native American preservationist, an honorable state and tribal judge, a tribal peacemaker and historic governor will be inducted into

Chickasaw Nation partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma to mentor Ada Native American Students

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma and the Chickasaw Nation are seeking volunteers who wish to make a positive impact

Chickasaw Nation Breaks Ground on Ada Softball Complex

ADA, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby was joined by tribal officials and several Ada-area residents, Wednesday, Jan. 25,

Chickasaw Nation Opens Panola Senior Center

COLBERT, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby was joined by tribal officials and many of the area’s elders to

Tribe Breaks Ground on New Hotel Tower at WinStar

THACKERVILLE, Okla. –– Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, along with several elected officials and community members, gathered Wednesday, Nov. 30

Chickasaw Nation Breaks Ground on Welcome Center & Chocolate Factory

DAVIS, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, along with elected officials and community members, gathered on Oct. 17, to

Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby takes oath of office

Today’s inauguration of Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was a historic event. The 11 a.m. ceremony at the Chickasaw Community

Gov. Anoatubby says state of Chickasaw Nation is strong

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said during his Oct. 1 State of the Nation address that the Chickasaw people have

Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame Nominations Being Accepted

Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 class of the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame. Nominations must be received at the

Sulphur to get Chickasaw Nation Visitor Center

Construction of a Chickasaw Nation Visitor Center in Sulphur was approved in the Friday, Sept. 16 session of the Chickasaw

Chickasaw Nation to build softball complex in Ada

Construction of a new softball complex on North Country Club road in Ada is expected to begin soon. Chickasaw Nation

Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival Sept. 24 – Oct. 1

Make plans to attend the 2011 Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival September 24 through October 1. The theme is Liiholiitoblichi,

Chickasaw Language Basics App available

The Chickasaw Language Basics application is now available on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. “The Chickasaw Nation, under Governor Anoatubby’s

Boggy Depot State Park operations unchanged under Chickasaw Nation management

The Chickasaw Nation signed an agreement with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department to assume operations and management of the