Series
Thrive: Traditions
2 Seasons • 15 EpisodesThrive: Traditions highlights Chickasaw artisans who breathe new life into cultural traditions like basket weaving, pottery and beading.
Episodes
Photography
S4 • E5When photographer Jim Trosper captures the sky, stars and landscape, it helps him feel a deeper connection to nature and his Chickasaw ancestors.
Metalworking
S4 • E4Chickasaw metalsmith E. Dee Tabor creates one-of-a-kind, modern pieces that evoke the spirit of the Chickasaw people.
Woven Mats
S4 • E3Chickasaw weaver Kelley Lunsford appreciates the mathematical thinking and calming practice of creating reed mats.
Bead Artistry
S4 • E1Chickasaw beadwork artist Ashley Wallace makes colorful creations using skills taught to her by her grandmother.
The Legacy of Bow Making
S3 • E12Chickasaw bow maker Wayne Scribner learned the craft from an elder and strives to pass it on to future generations.
Quilt Making
S3 • E10Chickasaw quilter Peggy Immohotichey describes learning how to quilt by hand and working to keep the tradition alive.
Textile Art
S3 • E9Chickasaw textile artist Tyra Shackleford works to preserve ancient techniques while applying them to modern objects.
Bead Artisan
S3 • E8The intricate and painstaking beadwork scenes of Chickasaw artist Steve Adamietz still celebrate imperfection.
Woodturning
S3 • E7Chickasaw woodturner Vicki Somers describes the technical and spiritual dimensions of making discarded wood into art.
Traditional Stories: How Day and Night Were Divided
S3 • E6Chickasaw storyteller Lorie Carmichael gives an account of the animal council that evenly split night and day.
Turkey Calls
S3 • E5Chickasaw master craftsman Wayne Edgar demonstrates the art of constructing and using traditional wild turkey calls.
Stomp Dancing
S3 • E3Chickasaw dancer Julie Underwood explains the significance of traditional stomp dancing and shell shaking.
Flint Knapping
S3 • E2Chickasaw flint knapper Matthew Griffin's love of archaeology led him to start crafting his own stone tools using traditional methods.
Beaded Jewelry
S3 • E1Artisan Melvin Burris, who makes baskets and jewelry, describes the passion behind his crafts.
Brent Greenwood Art
S2 • E12Brent Greenwood is a Chickasaw and Ponca artist who focuses on acrylics and mixed media.
Bow Making
S2 • E11Elihu says that if it wasn't for the Chickasaws' prowess with the bow and arrow, it's likely they would've been conquered by European explorers.
Storytelling
S2 • E10Chickasaw storyteller Lorie Carmichael describes the importance of passing traditions down through generations.
Videos
2019 Memorial Day Celebration
30sSalute the start of summer at the Chickasaw Cultural Center with the annual Memorial Weekend Celebration May 25th and 26th!
Three Sisters Celebration
30sTake part in the annual Three Sisters Celebration at the Chickasaw Cultural Center with a host of new exhibits.
2018 Christmas Celebration & Fine Arts Market
30sThe Chickasaw Cultural Center's Christmas Celebration & Fine Arts Market is a favorite annual event for all ages!
2018 Fall Festival
30sDon't miss the Chickasaw Cultural Center's annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 20.
2018 Labor Day Celebration
30sJoin in a festive Labor Day Weekend celebration at the Chickasaw Cultural Center September 1-2!
2018 Memorial Day Celebration
30sSalute the start of summer at the Chickasaw Cultural Center with the annual Memorial Weekend Celebration May 26th and 27th!
Chickasaw Historical Society
2m 30sThe Chickasaw Historical Society partners with divisions across the Nation to preserve our vibrant past.
2017 Christmas Celebration & Fine Arts Market
30sThe Chickasaw Cultural Center's Christmas Celebration & Fine Arts Market is a favorite annual event for all ages!
2017 Fall Festival
30sDon't miss the annual Fall Festival at the Chickasaw Cultural Center on October 21!
2017 Labor Day Celebration
30sJoin in a festive Labor Day Weekend celebration at the Chickasaw Cultural Center September 2-3!
Chickasaw Nation Warrior Society
2mToday's servicemen and women continue to carry on their ancestors' fierce bravery.
2017 Children's Festival
30sJoin the Chickasaw Cultural Center on Saturday, June 24 for this special day full of just-for-kids fun!
2017 Memorial Day Celebration
30sSalute the start of summer at the Chickasaw Cultural Center with the annual Memorial Weekend Celebration May 27th and 28th!
2017 Artesian Arts Festival
30sJoin us for the fourth annual Artesian Arts Festival this Memorial Day Weekend!
