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Today’s inauguration of Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was a historic event. The 11 a.m. ceremony at the Chickasaw Community Center marked the beginning of his unprecedented seventh consecutive term. Gov. Anoatubby is the first governor of the Chickasaw Nation to be reelected twice without an opponent. “The Chickasaw Nation has seen great success over…

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said during his Oct. 1 State of the Nation address that the Chickasaw people have reason to celebrate. “Our story continues to be one of progress and growth,” said Gov. Anoatubby. “We celebrate our ability to steadily move forward as we pay tribute to our past and learn from our…

Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 class of the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame. Nominations must be received at the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters by the end of the business day, December 1, 2011. Nominations of living or deceased individuals will be accepted for consideration. Nominees must have distinguished themselves in their business, profession, craft, or…

Construction of a Chickasaw Nation Visitor Center in Sulphur was approved in the Friday, Sept. 16 session of the Chickasaw Nation legislature. The 7,700 square foot center will be constructed at the intersection of S.H. 7 and S. H. 177, directly across the street from the Artesian Hotel currently under construction and adjacent to the…

Construction of a new softball complex on North Country Club road in Ada is expected to begin soon. Chickasaw Nation legislators passed a resolution authorizing construction of the facility at the request of Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby. Gov. Anoatubby said he requested the resolution in response to requests from Chickasaw citizens. “Several Chickasaws have…

Make plans to attend the 2011 Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival September 24 through October 1. The theme is Liiholiitoblichi, meaning let’s celebrate! “Chickasaws of all ages from all walks of life have contributed to the success of the Chickasaw Nation,” said Governor Bill Anoatubby. “From unprecedented growth in our economy to revitalization of our…

The Chickasaw Language Basics application is now available on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. “The Chickasaw Nation, under Governor Anoatubby’s leadership, has been a leader, both in Oklahoma and nation-wide, in the area of language revitalization. We are using modern, cutting edge technology to save something ancient and precious,” said Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham, Administrator of…

The Chickasaw Nation signed an agreement with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department to assume operations and management of the park located in Atoka, Okla. beginning Aug. 16. Boggy Depot was one of seven Oklahoma state parks slated to close Aug. 15 due to budget cuts at the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. “We are…