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Episodes

33 Episodes

Dustin Mater

S10 • E3
Even when he was a child, Dustin Mater knew he would be an artist.

Jerod Tate

S2 • E5
Jerod Tate argues that what Indians do affects Oklahomans, and why it's appropriate and positive for Americans to be proud of their Indians.

Mike Larsen: Chickasaw Elders Series

S5 • E1
Renowned Chickasaw Artist Mike Larsen speaks about the remarkable Chickasaw Elders project.

Courtney Parchcorn

S5 • E4
Courtney Parchcorn talks about her art, specifically "For All the Grandfathers"— which features an eagle motif symbolizing her own grandfather.

Wyas Parker

S5 • E5
Wyas Parker talks about his influences as a composer as well as how he composes his own music.

Michael & Tim Cornelius

S7 • E3
Father and son Michael and Tim Cornelius find a special connection to each other and their ancestors and heritage through the art of flutemaking.

JudyLee Oliva

S3 • E5
JudyLee Oliva explains the 13-year journey that went into the making of the theatrical production "Te Ata."

Jeannie Barbour

S4 • E1
Jeannie Barbour explains some of the recurring themes in her artwork, as well as the mediums and techniques she uses to create her masterpieces.

Margaret Roach Wheeler

S4 • E2
Margaret Roach Wheeler has known she wanted to be an artist since the first grade.

Jerod Tate: Chickasaw Classical Music

S5 • E8
Composer Jerod Tate incorporates music of Indian America into his classical compositions.

Daniel Worcester

S6 • E2
Watch as Chickasaw bladesmith Daniel Worcester explains his artistic process and turns found objects into one-of-a-kind treasures.

Kristen Dorsey

S6 • E3
Chickasaw metalsmith, Kristen Dorsey, connects her love of craft to the pride she has for her tribal identity when she creates her jewelry.

Brent Greenwood

S6 • E5
Chickasaw artist Brent Greenwood expresses his passion for illustrating the rich and diverse culture of the Chickasaw Nation through his work.

Maya Stewart

S7 • E1
Maya Stewart is a handbag designer from Washington, Oklahoma.

Jeremy Wallace

S7 • E2
Jeremy Wallace was a Chickasaw drummer, singer and stomp dancer.

Joshua Hinson

S7 • E6
Joshua Hinson, Director of the Department of Chickasaw Language, is passionate about language and how it emulates culture.

Rebecca Hatcher Travis

S8 • E1
Rebecca Hatcher Travis explains that nearly all writings about the Chickasaws and other tribes were written from the Western perspective.

Jeff Carpenter

S8 • E3
Jeff Carpenter offers listeners the opportunity to indulge in Native music comprised of both classical and rock elements.

Brenda Kingery

S10 • E2
Brenda Kingery is a contemporary Chickasaw artist that draws inspiration from visual images taken from her memory.

Chad Burris

S9 • E4
Chickasaw Chad Burris is an attorney and film producer.
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Videos

206 Videos

Governor's Vision of Arts and Humanities

Lona Barrick
Lona Barrick shares Governor Anoatubby's arts and humanities vision, which planted the seeds of the Chickasaw renaissance.

Jerod Tate: American Composers Forum

Jerod Tate and others
In this special episode, Jerod Impichchaachaaha'Tate discusses the American Composers Forum and the impact that music has on future generations.

JudyLee Oliva: Quiet Power

Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw Nation
JudyLee Oliva explains that, to her, being Chickasaw means being in possession of a "quiet power that gets things done."

The Quartz Mountain Art Collection: Mike Larsen's Works

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture
It's not hard to see why Mike Larsen's Quartz Mountain Sacred Ground has been called the "crown jewel" of the Quartz Mountain Art Collection.

Te Ata: A JudyLee Oliva Production

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture
This film presents a short but fascinating biography of the woman who inspired a nation.

Mike Larsen Studios, Perkins

Experience the Chickasaw Nation
Chickasaw artist Mike Larsen offers insight into his painting techniques, passions, and projects at his studio in Perkins, Oklahoma.

Chickasaw Based Artwork: "Artistic Renaissance"

Jeannie Barbour
Jeannie Barbour describes the difficulty she had in finding artists who specialized in Chickasaw artwork.

Illustrations: "Of the Bird Clan" and "Of the Raccoon Clan"

Jeannie Barbour
Jeannie Barbour discusses two of her most famous works, "Of the Raccoon Clan" and "Of the Bird Clan."

Illustrations: Expressing Emotions Through Color

Jeannie Barbour
Most people imagine the past in black-and-white or sepia tones, but to Jeannie Barbour, the past is every bit as vivid as her subject matter.

My Job: "Sharing History"

Jeannie Barbour
Artist Jeannie Barbour talks about the wonder she feels working among the artifacts of her ancestors.

Chickasaw Citizens Today: Proud, Engaged

Lona Barrick
Lona Barrick notes how Chickasaw citizens today enrich their culture and express the Chickasaw story through the arts and humanities.

Chickasaw Artist Jeannie Barbour: First Artist on Staff

Lona Barrick
Lona Barrick describes the artwork that Chickasaw artist Jeannie Barbour created as the first artist on staff.

Governor's Vision: A Fine Arts Focus

Lona Barrick
Lona Barrick describes Governor Anoatubby's vision to focus on and foster the fine arts.

Lona Barrick on SEASAM: Promoting Creativity

The Chickasaw Southeastern Art Show & Market
The Chickasaw Nation holds the annual SEASAM to promote both the development of native artists and appreciation for the arts.

Arts and Humanities: Telling the Chickasaw Story

Lona Barrick
Lona Barrick explains how the arts and humanities tell the story and embody the spirit of the Chickasaw people.

The Chickasaw Nation: We Are Our History, Culture, Arts

Lona Barrick
Lona Barrick says that the shared history, culture and art of the Chickasaw Nation define who they are as a people.

Chickasaw Blademaster Daniel Worcester

Lona Barrick
Lona Barrick describes how the Chickasaw blademaster Daniel Worcester creates beautiful, hand-crafted knives.

Rising Chickasaw Artists: Contemporary Artists Using Ancient Designs

Lona Barrick
Lona Barrick speaks about rising Chickasaw contemporary artists whose work is influenced by traditional Chickasaw designs.

Margaret Wheeler Costumes at the Cultural Center

Lona Barrick
Lona Barrick talks about Margaret Roach Wheeler's beautiful designs and her exhibit at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

Larsen Elders Art at Chickasaw Cultural Center

Lona Barrick
Lona Barrick talks about Mike Larsen's elder series exhibit at the Chickasaw Cultural Center and the beautiful campus grounds.
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Profiles

40 Profiles

Tracie Tuck-Davis

Using ancient symbols or designs in her art to reconnect with her Chickasaw ancestors
Tracie, a historical artist, uses her art as a way to reconnect with her Chickasaw ancestors.

William Beckwith

Chickasaw artist whose work has been featured across the United States
Using only historical documents and advice provided by the Chickasaw Nation, Beckwith created a sculpture of Piominko.

Dana Tiger

Renowned artist known for her watercolors and acrylic paintings
Nationally acclaimed artist who draws inspiration from her family and native heritage.

Daniel Worcester

Combining the ancient craft of metalworking with creative self-expression
Renowned Chickasaw bladesmith whose family heritage inspired him to become a part of the Native American art community.

Dr. JudyLee Oliva

Celebrated writer known for bringing the story of Te Ata to life
She is a Chickasaw playwright known for her work titled "Te Ata," which was inspired by one of Oklahoma's most intriguing Native storytellers.

Wyas Parker

Accomplished Chickasaw pianist and guitarist
As an award-winning musician, Parker has been playing instruments since he can remember.

Rebecca Hatcher Travis

Her work draws on the memories of Oklahoma landscapes and ancestors passed on
Rebecca Hatcher Travis is following the storytelling footsteps of her revered Chickasaw ancestors.

Te Ata

World-famous for using her dramatic talents to tell the story of the Chickasaw people
Mary Frances Thompson took on the stage name Te Ata, which means "bearer of the morning" in Chickasaw.

Jeannie Barbour

An incredible talent for bringing Chickasaw heritage and culture to life through her artwork
Barbour is a Chickasaw artist working as a professional artist, illustrator and writer.

Jeff Carpenter

Preserving his Chickasaw heritage through music as a member of band, Injunuity
Guitarist Jeff Carpenter is a Native American Music Award winning member of the folk/rock band, Injunuity.

Jeremy Wallace

Passing down Chickasaw cultural beliefs, customs and traditions to future generations
Wallace was a cultural instructor, musician, and performer at the Chickasaw Cultural Center and a member of the Chickasaw Dance Troupe.

Jerod Tate

Emmy Award-winning classical composer dedicated to American Indian classical composition
He is a classical composer and proud member of the Chickasaw nation dedicating his work to the development of American Indian classical composition.

Joanna Underwood Blackburn

Artistic designs inspired by ancient Native American culture
Joanna's artwork is inspired by early tribal culture and ancient designs of the Southeast.

Joshua D. Hinson

A lifelong dedication to the perpetuation of the Chickasaw language
Joshua D. Hinson is a Chickasaw linguist, artist and cultural historian dedicated to the perpetuation of the Chickasaw language.

Kristen Dorsey

Handcrafted pieces that mix her Chickasaw visual traditions with style from the California coast
She uses the world around her to inspire her jewelry designs that are more than just an ornament to wear and reflect her Chickasaw cultural heritage.

Stephanie Scott

Passing down the legends and history of the Chickasaw people
Scott is the third Chickasaw storyteller for the tribe.

Linda Hogan

Considered "one of Native American literature's most highly regarded women writers"
Internationally known for her writing, Linda Hogan is highly decorated for her work in literature.

Margaret Roach Wheeler

Award winning artistry using modern technology to help her with an ancient pastime
As an award-winning weaver, Margaret Wheeler balances fashion with art and her weavings have been features in museums across the United States.

Maya Stewart

High-fashion designs inspired by the traditions and cultures of the Southeastern tribes
Maya Stewart is a Native American of Chickasaw, Creek and Choctaw descent and accomplished fashion designer.

Michael Cornelius

Keeping the tradition of Chickasaw music and craftsmanship alive
Cornelius is a family man who practices the art of flute making to connect to the heritage of his Chickasaw ancestors.
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