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The Chickasaw Nation (Chickasaw: Chikashsha IÌ yaakni) is a federally recognized Indigenous nation with headquarters in Ada, Oklahoma, in the United States.The Chickasaw Nation descends from an Indigenous population historically located in the southeastern United States, including present-day northern Mississippi, northwestern Alabama, southwestern Kentucky, and western Tennessee. [1]
The Chickasaw Nation was the first of the Five Civilized Tribes to become allies of the Confederate States of America. [36] In addition, they resented the United States government, which had forced them off their lands and failed to protect them against the Plains tribes in the West.
Established in 2009, Chickasaw Community Radio Network provides news, public affairs, weather coverage and a wide variety of music for citizens in south-central Oklahoma. Owned and operated as a public service of the Chickasaw Nation, KCNP is a non-commercial community radio station.
Feb. 15—The 10th Annual "Best of Chickasaw Country" includes six nominees from Grady County. In January, the Chickasaw Nation accepted nominations of businesses, restaurants and other ...
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The Chickasaw Cultural Center features different seasonal exhibits, some of which are listed below. Through the Eyes of the Eagle - During Native American Heritage Month from November through December an exhibit focused on encouraging Chickasaw children to eat healthy and exercise is presented, based on a series of children's books developed by the CDC and the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee.
Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby said he was pleased an agreement had been reached and that the tribe was ready to "tackle the long-standing safety issues involving the Crazy Corner intersection."
Until this point, each tribe had their own agency, except for the Chickasaws and Choctaws, who shared one at Boggy Depot. The term, "Five Civilized Tribes", was coined around the same time as the opening of the consolidated agency building. The building was used for the offices and residence of the Indian Agency Superintendent and his family.