Episodes
Hailey Nutt
S14 • E5Chickasaw citizen Hailey Nutt is co-owner and co-founder of Tribal, a small cold-pressed juice business.
Ezekiel Walker
S14 • E2Ezekiel Walker is a Chickasaw citizen and a television producer in Los Angeles.
Brad Scott
S10 • E4Chickasaw businessman Brad Scott learned the principles of hard work and only cultivating what you need from the land.
Steffani Cochran
S10 • E6Chickasaw Steffani Cochran describes the importance of her role as a public servant and advocate for Native Americans.
Dawn Welch
S7 • E4Dawn Welch, Chickasaw and Owner of the Rock Cafe, describes the cafe's historical importance.
Harris Penner
S9 • E2Harris Penner, Owner of Penner Ranch, is the great-great grandson of Cyrus Harris, the first governor of the Chickasaw Nation.
William Paul
S2 • E3William Paul explains the Chickasaw court system — with special emphasis on the Peacemaking Court.
Dr. Traci Morris
S9 • E5Traci Morris is a Chickasaw teacher, scholar and business owner.
Chris Anoatubby
S8 • E4Chris Anoatubby is the Under Secretary of Tribal and Commercial Health.
Linda English Weeks
S2 • E1Linda English Weeks argues the importance of early education to reducing the brain drain in Oklahoma, as well as to our economic well-being.
Jud Little
S9 • E3Chickasaw Jud Little was the CEO and owner of Quintin Little Oil Company and owner of the Jud Little Ranch.
Carl Edwards
S12 • E5Carl Edwards credits his grandfather, an Amarillo cattleman, for his business acumen today.
Chad Burris
S9 • E4Chickasaw Chad Burris is an attorney and film producer.
Eric Henson
S3 • E4Eric Henson explains how sustained economic growth contributes not just to the Chickasaw Nation, but also to surrounding areas.
Valorie Walters
S13 • E3Valorie Walters says it's an amazing feeling to know the Cultural Center is a home for the Chickasaw people and for the Nation's history.
Videos
January 1, 2013 – Jud Little
3mJud Little runs a world-class quarter horse breeding and barrel race facility near Ardmore.
Harris Penner: Chickasaw Progress
1mHarris Penner is the owner of Penner Black Angus Ranch.
Tribal Economic Development
1m 30sEric Henson details the ways these factors may have contributed to the sustained economic success that the tribe has enjoyed.
Family History of Two Loves
3m 30sLove's Travel Stops CEO Tom Love is the descendant of two different and unrelated Love families.
Chickasaw Nation as Corporate Citizen of Oklahoma
2m 30sWilliam Paul believes the Chickasaw Nation is one of the best corporate citizens of Oklahoma.
The Strong Identity of Chickasaw Nation
3mThe leadership of the Chickasaw Nation has been able to retain its history, traditions and language.
Chickasaw Nation as Role Model
3mWilliam Paul discusses the conflict in the tribe pre-statehood.
Economic Contributions of Chickasaws
2m 30sIt has only been in the past few decades that the economic contributions of the tribe have really been recognized.
Family History in Paul's Valley
3m"He was the first to make this valley yield of its wealth" is the inscription on William Paul's great-great- grandfather's tombstone.
Impact of Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma
3m 30sWhen a community takes care of its own, it relieves some of the burden from federal and state governments.
Future of Chickasaw Nation
2mThe Chickasaws are part of Oklahoma ... and Oklahoma may be on the threshold of its best times.
Importance of Chickasaw Nation Programs
1m 30sThe Chickasaw Nation has become a major player in Oklahoma with respects to economic growth and job creation.
Linda English: "Keeping Our Students Here"
1m 30sLinda English describes the various things that Oklahoma is doing to not only better educate our children, but to keep them in the state.
Linda English Weeks: A Love of the Law
1mLinda English Weeks details the path that took her back to law school and helped her secure a role in government.
Linda English: "What Oklahoma Has to Offer"
2mIf you only visit Oklahoma's major metropolitan areas, you're missing out on many of the state's charming small towns and natural treasures.
Linda English: "Giving Back"
1mThe Chickasaw Nation, and Oklahoma in general, provide excellent opportunities for students to further their educations.
Linda English: "State Question 712"
1m 30sState Question 712 enacts the State-Tribal Gaming Act. The Act contains a Model Tribal Gaming Compact.
Linda English: "Oklahoma Sells Itself"
1m 30sLinda English details some of the things that government leaders are doing to convince businesses to give Oklahoma a chance.
A Family Business
2mSince 1964, Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores has been a family-owned company.
Eric Henson: Indian Culture an Economic Force
1mEric Henson explains why Indian culture is more than just rug weaving and silversmithing.
Profiles
Valorie Walters
Dedicated to sharing the rich history and culture of the Chickasaw people with allValorie Walters is Under Secretary for the Chickasaw Nation Department of Culture and Humanities.
Carl Edwards
An accomplished businessman and devoted philanthropistAs a kid, Carl Edwards spent the summers with his grandfather in Texas, learning invaluable life skills from a genuine Amarillo cattleman.
Hailey Nutt
Using Ingredients from the Earth to Forge a Small BusinessChickasaw citizen Hailey Nutt has turned her passion for fresh produce and community involvement into a profitable business, Tribal Juice.
Dr. Traci Morris
A dedication to utilizing new in technology that contribute to the progress of Native AmericansDr. Morris is a business owner, teacher, scholar and proud member of the Chickasaw Nation.
Jud Little
A legacy of love for horses and the rodeo sportsBorn with a love of horses, Chickasaw citizen Jud Little cultivated that passion his entire life.
Chad Burris
Changing the perception of Native Americans through film and cinemaChad Burris is an attorney, entrepreneur, film producer and proud member of the Chickasaw Nation.
Steffani Cochran
The embodiment of what it means to be a dynamic Chickasaw womanFrom Oklahoma to Washington D.C., Steffani Cochran embodies what it means to be a powerful Chickasaw woman.
William G. Paul
Leading Chickasaw legal mind and devoted philanthropistHonored by some of the most prominent people in the world, William Paul has a history rich in law and justice.
Linda English Weeks
A proud understanding of what the Chickasaw people have to offerLinda is a former administrator of the Oklahoma governor's mansion and is a strong advocate for all the wonderful things her state has to offer.
Brian Campbell
A corporate professional focused on the economic success of the Chickasaw NationBrian Campbell has a great deal of familiarity with both major corporate and management experience.
Tom Love
Successful Chickasaw businessman with deep tribal rootsLove is the founder and CEO of the family-owned company Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores.
Eric Henson
He has committed his research to American Indian economic issues and developmentHenson is an economic and financial analyst in oil and gas valuation with a strong interest in Native American economic development.
Harris Penner
Owner of the oldest business continually owned and operated by one family in OklahomaPenner is the great-great-grandson of the first Chickasaw Nation Governor, Cyrus Harris, and is also owner of Penner Angus Ranch in Oklahoma.
Ezekiel Walker
Life's work to tell genuine stories of his peopleEzekiel Walker now resides in Los Angeles and has worked as a television producer.
Jay Keel
A deep commitment to the youth and families of the Chickasaw NationJay Keel is the Secretary of Family Services for the Chickasaw Nation.
Dawn Welch
Her Chickasaw heritage and family guidance taught her to dream big and work hardAs a native Oklahoman who quickly spread her wings after graduating high school, Dawn eventually found her way home and has never looked back.
Brad Scott
A proud military veteran with a distinguished entrepreneurial spiritChickasaw citizen Brad Scott's perseverant spirit goes deep down to his core.
Chris Anoatubby
A dedication to the health and wellbeing of the Chickasaw peopleChris Anoatubby, the oldest son of Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, serves as Chief Medical Solutions Officer for the Chickasaw Nation.
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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