Episodes
18 Episodes
Carl Edwards
S12 • E5Carl Edwards credits his grandfather, an Amarillo cattleman, for his business acumen today.
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.
Hailey Nutt
S14 • E5Chickasaw citizen Hailey Nutt is co-owner and co-founder of Tribal, a small cold-pressed juice business.
William Paul
S2 • E3William Paul explains the Chickasaw court system — with special emphasis on the Peacemaking Court.
Dr. Don Gardner
S18 • E1Meet successful veterinarian, dairy farmer and proud Chickasaw Dr. Don Gardner.
Chris Anoatubby
S8 • E4Chris Anoatubby is the Under Secretary of Tribal and Commercial Health.
Eric Henson
S3 • E4Eric Henson explains how sustained economic growth contributes not just to the Chickasaw Nation, but also to surrounding areas.
Dawn Welch
S7 • E4Dawn Welch, Chickasaw and Owner of the Rock Cafe, describes the cafe's historical importance.
Dr. Traci Morris
S9 • E5Traci Morris is a Chickasaw teacher, scholar and business owner.
Jud Little
S9 • E3Chickasaw Jud Little was the CEO and owner of Quintin Little Oil Company and owner of the Jud Little Ranch.
Ezekiel Walker
S14 • E2Ezekiel Walker is a Chickasaw citizen and a television producer in Los Angeles.
Harris Penner
S9 • E2Harris Penner, Owner of Penner Ranch, is the great-great grandson of Cyrus Harris, the first governor of the Chickasaw Nation.
Ashlyn Colbert
S17 • E11Meet Ashlyn Colbert, a Senior Associate with Good Springs Capital in NYC, whose deep, ancestral Chickasaw roots are inspiring her path to success.
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.
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.
Videos
22 Videos
Jay Keel: Family Values
Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw NationJay Keel expresses the importance of Chickasaws returning to their roots by renewing their focus on the family.
Economic Contributions of Chickasaws
William PaulIt has only been in the past few decades that the economic contributions of the tribe have really been recognized.
Linda English: "Oklahoma Sells Itself"
Attorney / Former Oklahoma First Lady's Chief of StaffLinda English details some of the things that government leaders are doing to convince businesses to give Oklahoma a chance.
Family History of Two Loves
Tom LoveLove's Travel Stops CEO Tom Love is the descendant of two different and unrelated Love families.
Linda English: "Keeping Our Students Here"
Attorney / Former Oklahoma First Lady's Chief of StaffLinda English describes the various things that Oklahoma is doing to not only better educate our children, but to keep them in the state.
Importance of Chickasaw Nation Programs
William PaulThe Chickasaw Nation has become a major player in Oklahoma with respects to economic growth and job creation.
Impact of Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma
William PaulWhen a community takes care of its own, it relieves some of the burden from federal and state governments.
Harris Penner: Chickasaw Progress
Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw NationHarris Penner is the owner of Penner Black Angus Ranch.
Future of Chickasaw Nation
William PaulThe Chickasaws are part of Oklahoma ... and Oklahoma may be on the threshold of its best times.
Linda English: "Giving Back"
Attorney / Former Oklahoma First Lady's Chief of StaffThe Chickasaw Nation, and Oklahoma in general, provide excellent opportunities for students to further their educations.
Linda English Weeks: A Love of the Law
Attorney / Former Oklahoma First Lady's Chief of StaffLinda English Weeks details the path that took her back to law school and helped her secure a role in government.
Eric Henson: Indian Culture an Economic Force
Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw NationEric Henson explains why Indian culture is more than just rug weaving and silversmithing.
A Family Business
Tom LoveSince 1964, Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores has been a family-owned company.
Linda English: "State Question 712"
Attorney / Former Oklahoma First Lady's Chief of StaffState Question 712 enacts the State-Tribal Gaming Act. The Act contains a Model Tribal Gaming Compact.
Tribal Economic Development
Eric HensonEric Henson details the ways these factors may have contributed to the sustained economic success that the tribe has enjoyed.
The Strong Identity of Chickasaw Nation
William PaulThe leadership of the Chickasaw Nation has been able to retain its history, traditions and language.
January 1, 2013 – Jud Little
Chickasaw Nation NewsJud Little runs a world-class quarter horse breeding and barrel race facility near Ardmore.
William Paul: Chickasaw Heritage a Treasure
Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw NationHe talks about how his Chickasaw heritage helped convince the people that were going to elect him that he would be the best person for the job.
Family History in Paul's Valley
William Paul"He was the first to make this valley yield of its wealth" is the inscription on William Paul's great-great- grandfather's tombstone.
Chickasaw Nation as Role Model
William PaulWilliam Paul discusses the conflict in the tribe pre-statehood.
Profiles
20 Profiles
Ashlyn Colbert
Private Equity Senior Associate and proud Chickasaw, with deep cultural roots, wants to contribute to the success of her tribeProud Chickasaw Ashlyn Colbert hopes to continue the path of success learned from her family and inspired by her ancestors.
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.
Brad Scott
A proud military veteran with a distinguished entrepreneurial spiritChickasaw citizen Brad Scott's perseverant spirit goes deep down to his core.
Tom Love
Successful Chickasaw businessman with deep tribal rootsLove was the founder and CEO of the family-owned company Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chris Anoatubby
A dedication to the health and wellbeing of the Chickasaw peopleChris Anoatubby is the Lieutenant Governor of the Chickasaw Nation and oldest son of Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Don Gardner
Dr. Don Gardner has built a thriving business raising and caring for dairy heifers, and his Chickasaw heritage inspired him along the wayDr. Don Gardner is a large animal veterinarian, successful dairy farmer and proud Chickasaw.
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.
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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