Chickasaw progress has been built on a bedrock foundation
There is a well-known 18th Century hymn titled “How Firm A Foundation.” This hymn was very popular in the 19th and early 20th Centuries, and remains a standard heard in churches today.
Gov. Anoatubby will not seek U.S. Senate seat
Governor Bill Anoatubby quickly quashed speculation he might seek a U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Tom Coburn.
Chickasaw T.W. Shannon announces bid for U.S. Senate seat
A Chickasaw and youngest man ever elected Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives launched his campaign for U.S. Senate on Jan. 29.
Tribes call for protection of Indian children
Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes unanimously passed eight resolutions Jan. 10, one calling on the state of Oklahoma to provide better protection for Indian children facing adoption.
Chickasaw-only speaker cherished roles as mother, teacher
Newspapers, websites, radio and television stations around the world noted the passing of Emily Johnson Dickerson because she was the last monolingual speaker of Chickasaw.