October 2013

Chickasaw Nation News

In this episode of CNTV News, Brad Clonch and Quin Tran take viewers to the Chickasaw Cultural Center for a special episode on the 2013 Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. They share Governor Anoatubby’s message from the annual State of the Nation address on October 5, and speak with Chickasaw citizens who took part in the 2013 Annual Meeting and Festival. During the Annual Meeting, the Chickasaw Nation hosted a disaster relief drive to aid people affected by the May 2013 tornadoes. The Roberts, a Chickasaw family who lost their home during the tornadoes, received an outpouring of support from the Chickasaw Nation. Next, the episode takes viewers to the Annual Meeting Parade—an exciting event that brings a sense of family and fun to downtown Tishomingo. Another annual event, the 2013 Chickasaw Princess Pageant, took place in Ada, Oklahoma. The previous titleholders were honored and the 2013-2014 Chickasaw Princesses were crowned at this year’s pageant. To conclude the episode, Tabitha Fair, an award-winning Chickasaw songwriter and vocalist, rehearses for a performance at the 2013 Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting and Festival. View her music video for “Coming Home,” a heartfelt song about her native homeland.

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