Family Connections
Sharing Oral StoriesFrom time immemorial, Chikashshanompa' has been a vital part of Chickasaw heritage. In this episode of Elders Speak, fluent elders share their families' connection to the Chickasaw language. Whether they know one word or many, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are the future of Chikashshanompa' and the continuation of this ancient language depends on new speakers.
In loving memory of Pauline Brown, JoAnn Ellis and Vera Tims.
EPISODES
Elders Speak Premiere
S1 • E1
Mike Larsen Portraits
S1 • E2
Matriarchs
S1 • E3
Back in the Day
S2 • E1
Ghost Stories
S2 • E3
First Social Network
S3 • E2
Our Culture Survives
S3 • E3
A Foundation of Family
S3 • E4
Memories of Kullihoma
S4 • E1
Church at Christmastime
S4 • E2
Church Family
S4 • E3
Don't Speak Chickasaw
S4 • E5
Memories of Wild Onions
S5 • E1
The Witch and the Wagon
S5 • E2
Hamburgers From Childhood
S5 • E3
Culture of Hospitality
S5 • E4
Childhood Games
S5 • E5
Family Connections
S5 • E6One Tribe, One Mission
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Chris Anoatubby, Governor
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