History Timeline
The Chickasaw Nation from Prehistory to the Present Day
Explore the rich history of the Chickasaw Nation.
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Prehistory
This era spans our ancestors' discovery of stone tools to the rise and fall of prehistoric cities and the beginning of the clan system.
Discovery
The end of the Mississippi era was marked by the Europeans' arrival to what they called the "New World."
Nations Collide
The Chickasaws enter into an alliance with the British, ensuring their survival in a looming battle with other Nations.
Early America
As the British gained their edge over France, colonists began pressing for independence. The Revolutionary War confounded the Chickasaws.
Territorial Era
Astute leadership and strategic negotiating put the Chickasaws in charge of their own removal, faring far better than the first four southeast tribes.
A New State
Oklahoma reached statehood in 1907, but tribal rights for the Chickasaw were retained in the new constitution.
Reasserting Sovereignty
With the leadership of President Richard Nixon, tribal nations were once again able to assert their sovereignty.
One Tribe One Mission
"Our mission to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people will continue to serve as our guidepost as we work together to build an even brighter future"
Bill Anoatubby, Governor
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