In this episode of CNTV News, Brad and Quin begin with a major vaccination milestone for the Chickasaw Nation. By mid-April, the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health had administered more than 50,000 COVID-19 vaccines to people from across Oklahoma and other states as far away as Oregon, Arizona and South Carolina. Everyone is now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine from the Chickasaw Nation at no cost. There are no tribal citizenship, employee or state residency requirements. For the Pfizer vaccine, individuals must be at least 16 years of age and 18 years of age for the Moderna vaccine. Vaccines are offered by appointment only at the tribe's health clinics in Tishomingo, Purcell and Ardmore, as well as the Chickasaw Nation Emergency Operations Facility in Ada. To learn more or to make an appointment, visit www.covidvaccine.chickasaw.net.

Chickasaw college student Elizabeth Bryant spent weeks researching COVID-19 vaccines. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student then used her skills to help the public know more about the vaccines created with mRNA technology. In a virtual visit with Quin, she shares what she learned during her project and how it's helping others. The Artesian Online Art Market is set to begin on May 28 and run until August 2. Coordinators for the event have opened a call for artists. Applications are available at www.artesianartsfestival.com/apply and the deadline to apply and enter pieces for competition is May 7. Registration for non-competition pieces will continue throughout the market as space is available. For more information about the Artesian Online Art Market, please visit www.artesianartsfestival.com.

The Chickasaw Historical Society is hosting its 6th annual conference on May 12. The theme of the virtual event is "Chickasaw Journeys: Our Land - Our Connection." To learn more about the conference, call (580) 436-7282 or send an email to chs@chickasaw.net. To close the episode, ancient artifacts excavated decades ago from the Spiro Mounds are now back together on exhibit in Oklahoma City. "Spiro and the Art of the Mississippian World" is currently an exhibition at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. The Mississippian people were the largest and most complex society in the eastern half of North America. Dating from around 800 CE to 1650 CE, the items on display show their exquisite craftsmanship. The exhibit also features how the artifacts inspire modern day artists like Chickasaw textile artist Margaret Roach Wheeler, who speaks to Quin about the exhibition. Visit www.spiromounds.com to learn more.