A 10th-generation Oklahoman, Katilee Thomason understands the importance of staying connected to your roots. Through her music, she remembers her Chickasaw ancestors, feeling their presence as she sings and writes songs.
"I'm very proud of being Chickasaw," Katilee says. "I'm grateful for the identity that it's offered me in such a big world where it can be difficult to find your place. And I found my place."