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Episodes

5 Episodes

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.

William Paul

S2 • E3
William Paul explains the Chickasaw court system — with special emphasis on the Peacemaking Court.

Mike Larsen: Chickasaw Elders Series

S5 • E1
Renowned Chickasaw Artist Mike Larsen speaks about the remarkable Chickasaw Elders project.

Daniel Worcester

S6 • E2
Watch as Chickasaw bladesmith Daniel Worcester explains his artistic process and turns found objects into one-of-a-kind treasures.

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

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.

Robert Perry: Hall of Fame

2011 Inductee
Robert Perry was elected to the Chickasaw Advisory Council in 1965 during the Chickasaw Annual Meeting.

Margaret Roach Wheeler: Hall of Fame

2010 Inductee
Margaret Roach Wheeler is an award-winning weaver, fiber expert and textile artist.

John Herrington: I Dreamed of Being an Astronaut

Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw Nation
John Herrington tells the story of how he came to be an astronaut, and describes the adventure of being in space.

John Herrington: Advice to Children

Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw Nation
John Herrington, the first enrolled Native American member in space, encourages children to recognize the importance of following their dreams.

Zane Browning: Hall of Fame

2007 Inductee
Zane Browning began his career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs at age 19.

Neal McCaleb: Tribal Contributions

Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw Nation
Neal McCaleb discusses the ways in which tribal governments have become major players in healthcare, business and other fields.

Linda Hogan: Hall of Fame

2007 Inductee
Linda Henderson Hogan is an award-winning poet, short-story writer, novelist, playwright and essayist.

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.

September 2010 – Chickasaw Hall of Fame Ceremony

Chickasaw Nation News
In 2010, the Chickasaw Nation continued its tradition of honoring individuals who have made great and noble contributions to the Nation.

Colbert Hackler: Hall of Fame

2010 Inductee
Colbert Franklin Hackler was born in 1918 in Mannsville, Oklahoma.

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.

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.

Piominko: Hall of Fame

2010 Inductee
Piominko served Chickasaws during the 18th century. He was born around 1750 at Chokkilissa' - Old Town, Mississippi.

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.

Neal McCaleb: My Story

Neal McCaleb
Oklahoma has over a century of statehood history and Neal McCaleb has roots there that go down deep.

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.

Towana Spivey: Hall of Fame

2012 Inductee
Towana Spivey has utilized his lifelong love of history to benefit American Indian tribes across Oklahoma.

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.

Winchester Colbert: Hall of Fame

2008 Inductee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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