November 1, 2019

Chickasaw Nation News

In this episode of CNTV News, Brad and Quin report from the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur. As the weather cools and the crops season winds down, a Chickasaw woman is bringing the farm-to-table movement to schools in her community. Marla Saeger is an accountant by trade, but from April to October she's also the president of the Tahlequah Farmer's Market. With the market season coming to an end, she's leading a farm-to-school program. Her message: Eat local and make healthy choices. This year the state recognized Marla as one of the significant women in Oklahoma agriculture for her contributions in promoting farming and growing a healthier Oklahoma. "It's much better for your entire system. It's better for your brain and better for your blood flow. It's just all around good for you," she explains. "As a Chickasaw, to be able to make a difference like this, in this kind of fashion, means everything. It means everything to me."

Fall agritours are underway this month. The Ayowa' Garden to Gourmet agritour is a fun and hands-on educational experience held on the first and third Thursday of the month. Participants are provided with the opportunity to prepare a healthy dish after a tour of the campus gardens and to learn about traditional Chickasaw planting methods. Spaces are limited. To sign up for the tour, call (580) 622-7130. Next in Ada, the Chickasaw Nation dedicated a new state-of-the-art wellness center. The facility is more than 25,000 square feet and is only one of four wellness centers in the country with an interactive Prama Studio, which uses a circuit-based group training system. Also in Ada, Chickasaw veterans and tribal leaders joined Governor Bill Anoatubby at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Chickasaw Honor Guard. November is Native American Heritage Month and people across the country are recognizing the cultures and contributions of native people. There is a variety of venues in Chickasaw Country to celebrate Native American culture in November and all year long! And lastly, Brad and Quin recap the 4th annual 72-Hour Photography Competition at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

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