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TAGS | Hall of Fame
5 Episodes
28 Videos
97 Profiles
Episodes
5 Episodes
1m
John Herrington: Chickasaw Determination
S5 • E7
Astronaut John Herrington speaks about the pride he feels for his Chickasaw heritage, and the importance of diligence in the face of adversity.
1m
William Paul
S2 • E3
William Paul explains the Chickasaw court system — with special emphasis on the Peacemaking Court.
1m
Mike Larsen: Chickasaw Elders Series
S5 • E1
Renowned Chickasaw Artist Mike Larsen speaks about the remarkable Chickasaw Elders project.
1m
Daniel Worcester
S6 • E2
Watch as Chickasaw bladesmith Daniel Worcester explains his artistic process and turns found objects into one-of-a-kind treasures.
1m 30s
Towana Spivey
S8 • E6
Towana Spivey is a curator, historian, archaeologist, cultural preservationist and the former director of the Fort Sill Museum.
Videos
28 Videos
4m 30s
Charles Carter: Hall of Fame
2006 Inductee
Born in Boggy Depot in 1868, Charles Carter was one of the first elected to represent Oklahoma in the U.S. Congress.
6m
Robert Perry: Hall of Fame
2011 Inductee
Robert Perry was elected to the Chickasaw Advisory Council in 1965 during the Chickasaw Annual Meeting.
16m
Margaret Roach Wheeler: Hall of Fame
2010 Inductee
Hall of Fame
Margaret Roach Wheeler is an award-winning weaver, fiber expert and textile artist.
1m
John Herrington: I Dreamed of Being an Astronaut
Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw Nation
Profiles of a Nation
John Herrington tells the story of how he came to be an astronaut, and describes the adventure of being in space.
1m
John Herrington: Advice to Children
Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw Nation
Profiles of a Nation
John Herrington, the first enrolled Native American member in space, encourages children to recognize the importance of following their dreams.
4m
Zane Browning: Hall of Fame
2007 Inductee
Zane Browning began his career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs at age 19.
1m
Neal McCaleb: Tribal Contributions
Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw Nation
Profiles of a Nation
Neal McCaleb discusses the ways in which tribal governments have become major players in healthcare, business and other fields.
4m 30s
Linda Hogan: Hall of Fame
2007 Inductee
Linda Henderson Hogan is an award-winning poet, short-story writer, novelist, playwright and essayist.
4m 30s
Juanita Tate: Hall of Fame
2008 Inductee
Born in Ardmore, Oklahoma, on September 10, 1910, to Guy Keel and Lula Potts Keel, Juanita was the tenth of 12 children.
30s
September 2010 – Chickasaw Hall of Fame Ceremony
Chickasaw Nation News
CNTV News
In 2010, the Chickasaw Nation continued its tradition of honoring individuals who have made great and noble contributions to the Nation.
13m
Colbert Hackler: Hall of Fame
2010 Inductee
Colbert Franklin Hackler was born in 1918 in Mannsville, Oklahoma.
5m
Pauline Brown: Hall of Fame
2007 Inductee
Pauline Carpenter Brown is a fluent speaker of the Chickasaw language and has considerable knowledge of Chickasaw history and culture.
5m
Mary McClendon "Ataloa": Hall of Fame
2006 Inductee
Ataloa was a nationally renowned concert vocalist, educator and advocate for Native American education and fine arts.
5m
Piominko: Hall of Fame
2010 Inductee
Piominko served Chickasaws during the 18th century. He was born around 1750 at Chokkilissa' - Old Town, Mississippi.
5m
Charles Tate: Hall of Fame
2012 Inductee
Charles Tate was born in 1940 in Ardmore, OK and is a descendent of Edmund Pickens and Cyrus Harris.
2m
Neal McCaleb: My Story
Neal McCaleb
Hall of Fame
Oklahoma has over a century of statehood history and Neal McCaleb has roots there that go down deep.
6m
Jess Green: Hall of Fame
2011 Inductee
Jess Green honorably represented the Chickasaw Nation through years of practicing law on behalf of Native American tribes nationwide.
6m
Towana Spivey: Hall of Fame
2012 Inductee
Hall of Fame
Towana Spivey has utilized his lifelong love of history to benefit American Indian tribes across Oklahoma.
4m
James Amerson: Hall of Fame
2006 Inductee
A self-employed engineer, James Amerson served as director of Oklahoma Boy's State and as a coach.
3m 30s
Winchester Colbert: Hall of Fame
2008 Inductee
Hall of Fame
Born in the Chickasaw homeland in 1810, Winchester Colbert was the youngest member of the Levi Colbert family.
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Profiles
97 Profiles
Geraldine Factor Greenwood
The "Original Dynamic Woman" of the Chickasaw Nation
With a dynamic career filled by teaching and giving to others, Geraldine Greenwood touched the lives of many.
Daniel Worcester
Combining the ancient craft of metalworking with creative self-expression
Arts & Music
Renowned Chickasaw bladesmith whose family heritage inspired him to become a part of the Native American art community.
Bill Kinney
A worldwide leader in auditing and accounting research
Education & Community
Dr. Kinney is a professor who has become a legend in the accounting industry.
Judge George Dixie Colbert
A lifelong commitment to using his law degree to serve the Chickasaw Nation and its people
Hall of Fame
Judge Colbert was a man of integrity who dedicated his life to the service of his country, family, the judicial process and the Chickasaw Nation.
Euel "Monk" Moore
His memory and heritage live on in others and in the spirit of baseball
Moore was a powerful athlete and Chickasaw figure who played professional baseball and served in World War II as a member of the U.S. Army.
Catherine Pickens Willmond
A passionate preserver of the Chickasaw language
An author and professor, Catherine Willmond is a prominent Chickasaw who teaches the language of her tribe.
Overton "Sobe" Love
Dedicated to the financial strength of the Chickasaw Nation in Indian Territory
Hall of Fame
An integral figure in the history of the Chickasaw Nation, Judge Overton "Sobe" Love helped sustain the tribe.
Gene "Nashoba" Thompson
A patriot for the United States and for the Chickasaw Nation
Eugene "Nashoba" Thompson is a patriot for the United States and for the Chickasaw Nation.
Robert Perry
A deep understanding of the importance of ancestral history and traditions
Hall of Fame
Perry dedicated much of his life to the Chickasaw Nation serving on the Chickasaw Advisory Board, Historical Society and Council of Elders.
Reford Bond
A life of service to the Chickasaw Nation and the state of Oklahoma
Hall of Fame
Attorney Reford Bond was a dedicated defender of the legal rights of the Chickasaw people and his fellow Oklahomans.
Governor Douglas H. Johnston
The first Chickasaw governor to be appointed by the president of the United States
Historic Figures
Johnston was the very first governor to be appointed by the president of the United States and served as the Chickasaw governor for over 30 years.
Helen TeAta Gale Cole
She was well-known for her work as a member of the State Ethics Commission
Hall of Fame
Cole had a long and successful political career serving the Chickasaw Nation in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and Senate.
Helen Cravatt James
Tirelessly worked to help those who struggled with alcohol and drug addiction
Hall of Fame
James aided in the establishment of the Kullihoma Alcohol & Drug Treatment Center and was a motivating and optimistic member of the Chickasaw Nation.
Clayburn Straughn
A self-taught artist who honed his skills using Oklahoma clay straight from the earth
This renowned sculptor of Chickasaw heritage has work exhibited in various collections throughout the country.
Governor Robert M. Harris
Worked diligently to help the Chickasaw people as the 21st governor of the Chickasaw Nation
Historic Figures
Harris was dedicated to serving the Chickasaw people and worked diligently to improve the education and overall progress of the Chickasaw Nation.
Governor Palmer S. Mosely
Considered one of the most notable and proficient interpreters in Chickasaw history
Historic Figures
Mosely served as the 20th and 23rd Governor of the Chickasaw Nation and began his career as the interpreter for the Chickasaw legislature.
Mary Stone McClendon "Ataloa"
A nationally renowned concert vocalist who remained committed to native people
Hall of Fame
McClendon was a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation throughout her life as a musician and also by serving others through teaching.
Dr. James Wilburn Hampton
Esteemed physician and medical researcher devoted to field of oncology
Hall of Fame
Dr. James Wilburn Hampton was born in 1931 in Durant, OK, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1952.
Jesse "Cab" Renick
Hall of fame basketball player and World War II veteran
Hall of Fame
Renick was a proud Chickasaw basketball player who became the second Native American in Oklahoma history to win an Olympic gold medal.
Zane Browning
Public servant who returned the official seal of the Chickasaw Nation back to the tribe
Browning began his career at the Bureau of Indian Affairs and served as superintendent of a local BIA agency from 1979 to 1993.
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