In this episode of CNTV News, world-renowned Chickasaw composer Jerod Tate celebrates National Sons Day with his son, Heloha. "I take [Heloha] with me everywhere that I go," says Jerod. "He is very rooted in being a Chickasaw person, but he is also a world citizen." The father-son duo has traveled to New York City, Paris and more, performing together and sharing the beauty of classical music. Heloha is not only immersed in his father's artistic endeavors, but also his own. He is a French horn player and ballet dancer, performing with the Oklahoma City Ballet in a variety of shows. "To me it's become very apparent that my son eclipses me with his talent and his intelligence and his perception, and I love that," Jerod says. Jerod and Heloha connect with each other and the world through their shared love of music, art and Chickasaw tradition.

Next in the episode, the Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference hosts the Butterfly Art Contest. Each year, Chickasaw women and girls enter unique pieces of butterfly art into the contest and the winning piece is featured at the conference. This year, an art workshop will be held for Chickasaw women and girls ages 14-18, in which participants will receive helpful tips as well as the supplies to create these pieces of art. Learn more about the workshop by calling (580) 272-9326.

The Hushtola Art Market will be held at OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark. The market and competition art show features original pieces by First American artists, showcasing paintings, jewelry, pottery and more. Plan your visit and learn more at HushtolaArtMarket.com.

To close the episode, the Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival begins September 26. Families from across the country will gather in Tishomingo, OK, for the weeklong celebration. Festivities include the Chickasaw Princess Pageant, Arts and Culture Awards, cultural demonstrations, live music and more, culminating with Governor Anoatubby's State of the Nation Address on October 4. For a full schedule and list of activities, visit AnnualMeeting.Chickasaw.net.