Progress for a purpose

Chokma! There is much to be thankful for across the Chickasaw Nation as we continue to build for the future and carry forward our great progress.

Over the past several months, we have celebrated a number of important milestones. Each ribbon cutting and groundbreaking represents more than a new building. These projects are investments in our families, our communities and the generations who will follow us.

In September, we celebrated the opening of the new Chickasaw Nation Active Aging facility. This special place was envisioned as a home for wellness, friendship, culture and connection for Chickasaws. With an indoor walking track, fitness areas, aquatic facilities, classes and other resources, it provides new opportunities for our citizens age 55 and older to remain active and engaged.

Just a few weeks earlier, we dedicated the new Ada South Child Development Center.

Expanding access to quality early childhood education has an impact that reaches beyond the children who walk through the center’s doors. It supports parents and families today while helping prepare our youngest Chickasaws for tomorrow.

We also opened the doors of the new Chickasaw Nation Nan-aiya Aboa, or House of Peace. This facility brings together multiple mental health and substance use programs in one centralized location, making it easier for people to find the right services and allowing professionals to communicate and collaborate more effectively.

These accomplishments remind us that progress rarely happens all at once. It is built one project, one program and one opportunity at a time. It is built through the dedication of our employees, the involvement of our citizens and the vision of those who came before us. We appreciate the Chickasaw Tribal Legislature for their support of these and many other projects and our mission to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

As we look toward the months and years ahead, we are excited about what we can accomplish together. We will continue to support healthcare, education, families, culture, economic opportunity and the communities that make up the Chickasaw Nation.