Episodes
17 Episodes
Ellen Brooker
S10 • E5Ellen Brooker, an instructor at Southwest High School in San Antonio, Texas, credits her Chickasaw heritage for influencing her role as an educator.
Joshua Hinson
S7 • E6Joshua Hinson, Director of the Department of Chickasaw Language, is passionate about language and how it emulates culture.
Stephanie Moore
S17 • E3Professor Stephanie Moore's unique program teaches adults to read and retain, opening new doors for so many.
Gary Sandefur
S6 • E4Chickasaw Gary Sandefur is the Dean of the College of Letters & Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Kent Smith, Ph.D.
S13 • E1Kent Smith founded the Native Explorers program as a way to recruit, train and educate the next generation of Native Americans in science & medicine.
Elizabeth Rule
S17 • E5Elizabeth Rule loves bringing the indigenous experience to her students. And she gives her Chickasaw heritage credit for her unique insights.
Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham
S5 • E6Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham describes the unique education offered at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.
May 15, 2012
S3 • E10This episode of CNTV News honors four Chickasaws inducted into the 2012 Chickasaw Hall of Fame, this month.
Dr. Glen Johnson
S3 • E2Glen Johnson explains how the Chickasaw Nation is investing in education to help keep students in Oklahoma once they've completed their schooling.
Kristina Kirtley
S7 • E5Oklahoma Native and Chickasaw Kristina Kirtley was the project manager for an organization called International Cinema Education.
Towana Spivey
S8 • E6Towana Spivey is a curator, historian, archaeologist, cultural preservationist and the former director of the Fort Sill Museum.
Mason Cole
S3 • E1Mason Cole explains that, to him, being Chickasaw means carrying the legacy of a tribe that fought fiercely for their ideals.
Dr. Traci Morris
S9 • E5Traci Morris is a Chickasaw teacher, scholar and business owner.
Heather Ahtone
S10 • E7Heather Ahtone offers insight into understanding American Indian art.
Dr. Debra Vaughn
S2 • E2Dr. Debra Vaughn is an Education Specialist at the University of Oklahoma.
Kevin Washburn
S13 • E4A native of OKC and a graduate of Yale Law School, Kevin Washburn is currently a faculty member at the University of New Mexico School of Law.
Bill Kinney
S16 • E2Accounting professor Bill Kinney learned a lesson from Chickasaw history about adapting to your circumstances.
Videos
32 Videos
Teaching the Chickasaw Language at Byng High School
Joshua HinsonJoshua Hinson talks about the Chickasaw language course that he teaches at Byng High School in Oklahoma.
Artwork Experience: Possum Stories and Book Covers
Joshua HinsonJoshua Hinson describes the stories he illustrates and how he incorporates the Chickasaw language into his artwork.
Joshua Hinson's Chickasaw Ancestry
Joshua HinsonJoshua Hinson talks about his Chickasaw upbringing on his mother's side of the family as he was growing up in West Texas.
Benefits for Citizens
Dr. Glen JohnsonThe Chickasaw Nation government endeavors to not only provide programs to help its citizens, but also to provide them opportunities.
Mason Cole: Te Ata
Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw NationMason Cole talks about the life of his great aunt, Te Ata.
Gary Sandefur: "The Influence of Educators"
Dean of the College of Letters & Science – University of Wisconsin-MadisonGary Sandefur was surrounded by many Native American educators as he grew up.
Drawn to Our Language
Joshua HinsonJoshua Hinson describes his fine arts background and explains how he became drawn to art history and native language revitalization.
Indian Boarding Schools: Tools of Assimilation
Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham, Director of Native American Studies, University of OklahomaDr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham describes the U.S. government's plan to, in essence, re-program American Indian children.
Language Is Culture
Joshua HinsonJoshua Hinson describes the differences in English and Chickasaw pronunciations of native words & how certain words don't translate between the two.
Kristina Kirtley: Sharing Stories
Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw NationKristina Kirtley is a former project manager for International Cinema Education.
The Chickasaw Language Committee
Joshua HinsonJoshua Hinson explains how the Language Committee's knowledge base is incredibly important to the survival of both the Chickasaw language & culture.
Towana Spivey: Hall of Fame
2012 InducteeTowana Spivey has utilized his lifelong love of history to benefit American Indian tribes across Oklahoma.
Citizens Wanted Our Cultural Center Bilingual
Joshua HinsonJoshua Hinson talks about the decision to heavily include the language in the naming and construction of the Chickasaw Cultural Center.
Preserving the Past
Towana SpiveyTowana Spivey is a curator, historian, archaeologist, cultural preservationist and the former director of the Fort Sill Museum.
Scholarships in the Division of Education Services
Winter BassWinter Bass says without the grants and scholarships she received, she wouldn't have pursued a higher education.
Immersing Myself in the Language
Joshua HinsonJoshua Hinson recalls the first Chickasaw dictionary he had and explains how he became more interested and proficient in the language.
Joshua Hinson's Goal to Become Fluent
The Chickasaw NationJoshua Hinson expresses his goal of becoming a fluent speaker of the Chickasaw language.
Teaching: The Number-One Requirement
Gary SandefurEducator Gary Sandefur has an idea about the qualities all good teachers share.
Resources for Learning the Language
Joshua HinsonJoshua Hinson talks about the variety of new methods available for people to learn the Chickasaw language.
Profiles
16 Profiles
Ellen Brooker
Using her unique perspective as a Chickasaw to teach students about Native American cultureEllen Brooker, a well-respected history and social studies instructor, has been teaching for over 28 years.
Bill Kinney
A worldwide leader in auditing and accounting researchDr. Kinney is a professor who has become a legend in the accounting industry.
Gary Sandefur
The first American Indian to be named Dean at the University of Wisconsin-MadisonIn 2014, Oklahoma State University appointed Gary Sandefur Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs.
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.
Kevin Washburn
A lifetime of work advocating for the legal rights of Native American peopleChickasaw citizen Kevin Washburn has spent practically his entire adult life working on behalf of Native American nations.
Stephanie Moore
It's said a good teacher is like a candle. It consumes itself to light the way for others.Introducing Stephanie Moore, professor at the University of New Mexico. Providing a better future for so many people.
Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham
Renowned scholar and educator dedicated to the study of Native American cultureDr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham is currently the Director of Native American Studies at the University of Oklahoma.
Dr. Glen D. Johnson, Jr.
Distinguished politician who has dedicated himself to quality education for OklahomansJohnson has had a long political career in Oklahoma City and strongly advocates for the importance of higher education.
Mason Cole
Inspired by his aunt Te Ata to educate others about the legacy and history of the Chickasaw NationCole grew up understanding the importance of his Chickasaw family heritage and was inspired to educate others about the Chickasaw Nation history.
Kent Smith, Ph.D.
Dedicated to recruiting and training the next generation of Native Americans in scientistsKent Smith founded the Native Explorers program as a way to recruit, train and educate the next generation of Native Americans in science & medicine.
Dr. Debra Vaughn
An adamant proponent of higher education, descended from a prominent Chickasaw familyDebra currently serves as the Director of Student Employment & Career Services at Oklahoma City Community College.
Joshua D. Hinson
A lifelong dedication to the perpetuation of the Chickasaw languageJoshua D. Hinson is a Chickasaw linguist, artist and cultural historian dedicated to the perpetuation of the Chickasaw language.
Towana Spivey
Known for his commitment to the preservation of Chickasaw history and cultureSpivey served as the director and curator of the Fort Sill National Historic Landmark Museum for almost 30 years.
Elizabeth Rule
Noted scholar. Gifted writer. Granted researcher ... and proud Chickasaw.Elizabeth Rule, Assistant Professor at American University, brings the indigenous experience to her students.
Heather Ahtone
Devoted to developing an interdisciplinary approach to studying Native American artHeather Ahtone is the senior curator at the First Americans Museum in downtown Oklahoma City.
Kristina Kirtley
Although she lives far from the Chickasaw Nation, her heritage is always close to her heartKirtley is no stranger to helping others and has spent over ten years teaching in NYC while remaining connected to her Chickasaw heritage.
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"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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