In this special episode of CNTV News, join Quin and Brad as they share highlights from the 2023 Chickasaw Annual Meeting & Festival. The celebration welcomed thousands of Chickasaw citizens and community members from around the country to Ada, Sulphur and Tishomingo from September 29 to October 7 for a week of joyous festivities.

This year marks the beginning of Governor Bill Anoatubby's 10th consecutive term leading the Chickasaw Nation. Watch as he takes the oath of office and hear part of his State of the Nation address, where he reflects on the 40th anniversary of the tribe's constitution and shares a hopeful vision for the future. To watch the full address, visit AnnualMeeting.Chickasaw.net.

From a parade in downtown Tishomingo to sporting events for all ages and abilities, the Princess Pageant, Cultural Evening and more, the Festival was full of opportunities to connect with Chickasaw culture and each other. Next in the episode, hear sporting participants share what they love about their sports, see the success of the Adaptive, Junior and Senior Olympic athletes and watch as this year's Princess Pageant winners receive their crowns.

During Cultural Evening, the Chickasaw Nation honored Gene Nashoba Thompson with the Silver Feather Award for his dedication to preserving and revitalizing Chickasaw culture and history. The tribe also honored Nancy Howell for her career-long commitment to public safety at the 2023 Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference. Hear about Nancy's important work educating firefighters and first responders and see what makes her the 2023 Dynamic Woman of the Year.

Jewelry, sculpture, textiles and paintings were just some of this year's featured artworks at the Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM). This highly anticipated annual event celebrates youth and adult artists from both the Chickasaw Nation and other Southeastern tribes. Hear Chickasaw artist Gary Maytubby share what makes SEASAM so special.

The episode closes with a musical tribute dedicated to Chickasaw families performed by Tabitha Fair and written by Shaun DeGraff, both Chickasaw musicians.