Clues to history lie underneath the soil in the area we now call Oklahoma. For thousands of years, its lands and animals have undergone many changes, and priceless treasures which tell the story are waiting to be unearthed for study. Governor Anoatubby said these artifacts are an integral part of Chickasaw history. “Preserving these artifacts…
Ribbon cutting ceremonies for the Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center gave new life to the facility built in 1994 as a health improvement resort. Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by dozens of tribal citizens, leaders and community members for Dec. 19 ceremonies opening the center located in the heart of the Arbuckle Mountains…
Chickasaw Nation Governor Anoatubby presented the Jim Thorpe Award during The 2013 Home Depot College Football Awards –Thursday, Dec. 12, on ESPN. The award, which is given annually to the nation’s most outstanding defensive back, is named after Jim Thorpe (1887-1953), a Native American Olympic champion and professional football player who is widely-regarded as the…
Chickasaw Visitor Center, ARTesian Gallery and Studios and Bedre Café Opened in Sulphur SULPHUR, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said that three new attractions are part of the Chickasaw Nation’s strategic tourism efforts in Chickasaw Country. Gov. Anoatubby was joined by tribal and local officials and a host of community members to officially…
WASHINGTON, D.C. –President Barack Obama welcomed Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby and 11 other Native American leaders to the White House for a Nov. 12 conference prior to Wednesday’s White House Tribal Nations Conference. “Historically, effective communication between tribal leaders and the federal government is vital to a productive government-to-government relationship,” Gov. Anoatubby said following…
TISHOMINGO, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said the opening of the Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Health Clinic marks another great stride in improving health care for all Native Americans. Governor Anoatubby was joined by dozens of tribal and local officials, area residents and other distinguished guests during a Monday, February 11 ribbon-cutting ceremony to…
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby greeted members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives on January 23 as they visited the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters. The representatives learned about Native American history, the government structure of the Chickasaw Nation, economic development efforts and programs and services offered by the tribe.
Oklahoma Fourth District Representative Tom Cole said that the Chickasaw Nation Diabetes Care Center in Ada “sets the standard” for this type of facility. Rep. Cole visited the center one week after Congress voted to renew the Special Diabetes Program for Indians as part of the American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012. “I’ve seen…
Chickasaw Nation Ambassador to the United States, Charles W. Blackwell died Wednesday, January 2 in Washington D.C., at the age of 70. Mr. Blackwell was born July 30, 1942 in Concho Indian Hospital in El Reno, Okla. Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby appointed Mr. Blackwell as a delegate to the United States in 1990. He…
TISHOMINGO, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said the opening of the Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Health Clinic marks another great stride in improving health care for all Native Americans. Governor Anoatubby was joined by dozens of tribal and local officials, area residents and other distinguished guests during a Monday, February 11 ribbon-cutting ceremony to…
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby greeted members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives on January 23 as they visited the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters. The representatives learned about Native American history, the government structure of the Chickasaw Nation, economic development efforts and programs and services offered by the tribe.
Oklahoma Fourth District Representative Tom Cole said that the Chickasaw Nation Diabetes Care Center in Ada “sets the standard” for this type of facility. Rep. Cole visited the center one week after Congress voted to renew the Special Diabetes Program for Indians as part of the American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012. “I’ve seen…
Chickasaw Nation Ambassador to the United States, Charles W. Blackwell died Wednesday, January 2 in Washington D.C., at the age of 70. Mr. Blackwell was born July 30, 1942 in Concho Indian Hospital in El Reno, Okla. Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby appointed Mr. Blackwell as a delegate to the United States in 1990. He…
POCASSET, OKLA. – Chickasaw Nation officials today conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at SaltCreek Casino, marking the opening of the Nation’s first economic endeavor in Grady County. “Opening of SaltCreek Casino is a significant first step in our vision for expanding tourism and economic development in Grady County. SaltCreek employs nearly 200 local residents, and we…
Gov. Bill Anoatubby will be a presenter during The 2012 Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. (Central) on ESPN. Gov. Anoatubby will present the Jim Thorpe Award which is given annually to the nation’s most outstanding defensive back. The award is named after Jim Thorpe (1887-1953), a Native American…
Welcome center features interactive trip-planning portals, acts as gateway to Chickasaw Country DAVIS, Okla. – Travelers along Interstate 35 in south-central Oklahoma now have a new place to stop, shop and stretch. Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and other officials today took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Chickasaw Nation Welcome Center and…
New family care clinic, pharmacy will serve general public NORMAN, OKLA. – Officials with the Chickasaw Nation today broke ground on a complex that will house Sovereign Medical Clinic and Sovereign Pharmacy & Fine Gifts in Norman, Okla. A division of Sovereign Medical Solutions, the two businesses will be located in one building next to…
THACKERVILLE, OKLA. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by tribal officials, local officials and dozens of area residents Wednesday Oct 17 for a ground breaking ceremony for a 252-unit apartment home complex. These upscale apartment homes are the first phase of Central Park at WinStar Village. Subsequent phases of the 220 acre community…
During his Oct. 6 state of the nation address, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said a spirit of determination, creativity and community has helped the Chickasaw Nation to thrive. His declaration that “the state of the Chickasaw Nation is strong, and growing stronger,” was met with thunderous applause by the crowd in Fletcher Auditorium and…
Clues to history lie underneath the soil in the area we now call Oklahoma. For thousands of years, its lands and animals have undergone many changes, and priceless treasures which tell the story are waiting to be unearthed for study. Governor Anoatubby said these artifacts are an integral part of Chickasaw history. “Preserving these artifacts…
Ribbon cutting ceremonies for the Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center gave new life to the facility built in 1994 as a health improvement resort. Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by dozens of tribal citizens, leaders and community members for Dec. 19 ceremonies opening the center located in the heart of the Arbuckle Mountains…
Chickasaw Nation Governor Anoatubby presented the Jim Thorpe Award during The 2013 Home Depot College Football Awards –Thursday, Dec. 12, on ESPN. The award, which is given annually to the nation’s most outstanding defensive back, is named after Jim Thorpe (1887-1953), a Native American Olympic champion and professional football player who is widely-regarded as the…
Chickasaw Visitor Center, ARTesian Gallery and Studios and Bedre Café Opened in Sulphur SULPHUR, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said that three new attractions are part of the Chickasaw Nation’s strategic tourism efforts in Chickasaw Country. Gov. Anoatubby was joined by tribal and local officials and a host of community members to officially…
WASHINGTON, D.C. –President Barack Obama welcomed Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby and 11 other Native American leaders to the White House for a Nov. 12 conference prior to Wednesday’s White House Tribal Nations Conference. “Historically, effective communication between tribal leaders and the federal government is vital to a productive government-to-government relationship,” Gov. Anoatubby said following…
TISHOMINGO, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said the opening of the Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Health Clinic marks another great stride in improving health care for all Native Americans. Governor Anoatubby was joined by dozens of tribal and local officials, area residents and other distinguished guests during a Monday, February 11 ribbon-cutting ceremony to…
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby greeted members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives on January 23 as they visited the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters. The representatives learned about Native American history, the government structure of the Chickasaw Nation, economic development efforts and programs and services offered by the tribe.
Oklahoma Fourth District Representative Tom Cole said that the Chickasaw Nation Diabetes Care Center in Ada “sets the standard” for this type of facility. Rep. Cole visited the center one week after Congress voted to renew the Special Diabetes Program for Indians as part of the American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012. “I’ve seen…
Chickasaw Nation Ambassador to the United States, Charles W. Blackwell died Wednesday, January 2 in Washington D.C., at the age of 70. Mr. Blackwell was born July 30, 1942 in Concho Indian Hospital in El Reno, Okla. Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby appointed Mr. Blackwell as a delegate to the United States in 1990. He…