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Three Sisters Celebration, a signature event at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, set March 17-21
SULPHUR, Okla. — The Chickasaw Cultural Center is set to host its annual Three Sisters Celebration Tuesday, March 17, through Saturday, March 21. Activities are scheduled 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The celebration is one of the cultural center’s largest annual events and recognizes the significance of
American Indigenous Tourism Association Reclaims the Mother Road: Spearheading the “Indigenous Roots of Route 66” for 2026 Centennial
The National Nonprofit Centers Indigenous Voices for Route 66 Centennial with New Digital Tools and Global Guidebook
CARSON CITY, N.V. – As the United States prepares to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the American Indigenous Tourism Association (AIT) – the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural heritage tourism
Request for Applications Now Open Until May 1st
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) has opened its 2026 Request for Applications (RFA), marking the organization’s eighth funding cycle supporting Native farmers, ranchers, and food systems across Indian Country. Eligible entities can apply through May 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT for a share of $9.
Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Officer named Indian Country Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
For his courageous and selfless actions while responding to an apartment fire in Ardmore, Chickasaw Lighthorse police officer Tucker Halstead has been named the 2025 Indian Country Officer of the Year by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
This prestigious IACP award honors police officers who demonstrate exceptional
UINO Chairperson Ben Barnes shares condolences over the sudden loss of former Osage Nation Principal Chief Jim Gray
"United Indian Nations of Oklahoma is shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of our dear friend and brother, former Osage Nation Principal Chief Jim Gray. Jim served as Osage Nation Principal Chief from 2002 to 2010, ushering in a new era of self-governance for the Osage Nation. His
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Announces New Chahtapreneur Center through Partnership with Southeast Oklahoma Library System and City of McAlester
DURANT, Okla. - Last week, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma announced a transformative $1 million investment in the City of McAlester to support major renovations to the McAlester Public Library – an initiative that will include the creation of a dedicated Chahtapreneur Coworking/Business Center.
The McAlester center will join Choctaw
Never walk alone using AYA Walk app
Fitness trainers will tell you motivation is one of the hardest hurdles to overcome in a workout regime. To provide inspiration and get people walking, the Chickasaw Nation developed the AYA Walk application. As users reach walking milestones, 15 virtual Chickasaw walking partners drawn from both history and fiction share
