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Episodes

49 Episodes

Ethnobotany

S2 • E1
See the story of the ancient Chickasaws' versatile use of plant life in the Homeland and Indian Territory.

Clans to Constitutions

S2 • E2
From the ancient clan system to modern constitutions, the Chickasaws have always valued sovereignty and self-governance through customs or laws.

And Our Mothers Cried

S1 • E1
For several generations of Native American children the reality of the late 19th and early 20th centuries meant separation from their families.

The Voices of Our Ancestors

S1 • E2
For centuries, Chickasaw passed down their sacred stories in their native tongue as oral histories, keeping the voices of their ancestors alive.

Traditional Medicine

S1 • E3
Learn about the ancient methods of traditional Chickasaw healers—and the contemporary seekers after their vanishing knowledge.

Arrival In Indian Territory—Fort Washita

S1 • E4
Challenges encountered in Indian Territory by the newly relocated Chickasaws led to the construction of Fort Washita.

Chickasaw Explorers 2018

S2 • E3
See the life-changing journey to the Homeland that bonded ten Chickasaw students together and strengthened the connection to their ancestors.

Chickasaw Explorers 2019

S3 • E1
Historical markers can be erected and books can be written, but retracing the steps of ancestors is a powerful experience for those who walk the path.

Tribal Resurgence

S3 • E2
The survival of the Chickasaw Nation as a thriving sovereign nation is a true testament of leadership, determination and cultural identity.

Chickasaw Lawmen in Indian Territory

S4 • E2
The stories of brave Chickasaw lawmen, including the heroic Lighthorsemen, comes to life in this depiction of life in 19th century Indian Territory.

The Ancient Game of Stickball

S4 • E3
Discover the ancient game of stickball and the players who are passionate about preserving this age-old tradition.

Chickasaw Warriors

S4 • E1
Dive into the history of the legendary warrior spirit that connects generations of heroic Chickasaws.

George Colbert - War of 1812

S3 • E4
In Year Two of the War of 1812, Colonel John Coffee led 600 troops down the Natchez Trace.

Davy Crockett: An Early Supporter of Tribal Sovereignty

S4 • E1
Frontiersman Davy Crockett was a neighbor to the 19th century Chickasaw Nation and saw tribal sovereignty as the foundation of this country.

The Lasting Historical Impact of the Chickasaws

S1 • E1
The Chickasaws’ strong position on the Mississippi River blocked the path of French colonization.

The Battle of Fallen Timbers

S1 • E2
In the summer of 1791, attacks on settlers in the Northwest Territory intensified.

George Washington and the Chickasaws: A Bond of Mutual Respect

S1 • E3
Soon after the Revolutionary War, Chickasaw leaders reached out to President Washington and Congress.

Defeating De Soto in the Battle of Chicasa

S1 • E4
Forcing their way into Chickasaw territory, Hernando de Soto and his brutal band of conquistadors took over an abandoned village.

Chickasaw Bluffs and Present-Day Memphis

S2 • E1
Centuries before the city of Memphis was built, the Mississippi overlook was known as the Chickasaw Bluffs.

Holding Our Own in French Louisiana

S2 • E2
France arrived in North America with dreams of wealth and empire.
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Series

6 Series

Chickasaw Heritage Series

Great Moments in Chickasaw History
This documentary series explores the outstanding lives and events that marked the history of the Chickasaw Nation.

Winter Fire

A Chickasaw Storytellers' Series
Winter Fire is a documentary series sharing stories related to Chickasaw history, culture, people and present-day tribal issues.

Our History Is World History

Discover How the World Came to Our Door
Stories of the Chickasaw Nation, early America and the Age of Exploration are woven together to reveal a shared narrative.

Chickasaw Leaders & Legacies

The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw People
A series of historical and contemporary video biographies about the men and women who have left an indelible stamp on the Chickasaw Nation.

Elders Speak

Sharing Oral Histories
"Elders Speak" explores the sharing of stories across generations in an intimate fireside setting.

Feature Films

Chickasaw Nation Cinema
Explore the compelling narrative feature films created by Chickasaw Nation Productions.

Videos

460 Videos

Tishomingo: Our First Capital in Indian Territory

Neal McCaleb
The town of Tishomingo was the original seat of the Chickasaw Nation and the tribe built its capitol there in 1898.

Settlers in the South

Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw Nation
Westward expansion found the Indian Nations fighting encroachment on their ancestral lands.

The Treaty of Hopewell: 1st Chickasaw Treaty with the U.S.

Neal McCaleb
The Hopewell Treaty established a government-to-government relationship between the Chickasaw Nation and the newly formed United States.

Neal McCaleb: My Story

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

Nixon's Vision: An Enlightened Indian Policy

Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw Nation
The late 1960s were a period of protest and unrest for many in the U.S., including American Indians.

Two Treaties, One Message: Move West

Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw Nation
The Choctaw Tribe signed the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek in 1830.

Indian Removal to the Wild West

Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw Nation
After valiantly standing beside him in the War of 1812, the Chickasaw and other tribes were soon betrayed by President Andrew Jackson.

Indians Defrauded by Guardians

Neal McCaleb
Updates to the General Allotment Act allowed the Secretary of the Interior to declare tribal members “non compos mentis” or “not of sound mind.”

Prelude to Oklahoma Statehood: Census, Allotments

Neal McCaleb
Neal McCaleb shares how his own family was touched by the allotment of tribal lands in the lead up to Oklahoma statehood.

The Curtis Act Failed to End Tribal Governments

Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw Nation
The amendment brought about allotment of tribal government lands to individual members of the Five Tribes.

The French and Indian Wars, Final Campaign

Brad Lieb
The final campaign of the French war with the Chickasaw in 1739 involved an amassing of the French army at present-day Memphis.

Chickasaw "Hatchet Women" Attack, Singing

Brad Lieb
Protecting their land and way of life from the French, Chickasaw women joined the battle during the attack on Ogoula Tchetoka.

Battle of Ackia: Bienville Arrives a Month Late

Brad Lieb
The anticipated attack by the French surge from the South led by Governor Bienville, arrived a month late.

Battle of Ackia: Chickasaws Return French Grenades

Brad Lieb
The French began their attack on Ackia with grenades.

Bienville Attacks Ackia, the Longtown Cluster

Brad Lieb
Under pressure from Choctaw guides with their own agenda, Bienville ordered an attack on the Chickasaw Longtown Cluster of villages.

Ackia Misfire: D'Arteguette Attacks Early

Brad Lieb
With a large army and Indian allies, the French seemed poised to overtake the Chickasaws on March 26, 1736.

Unlocking the Chickasaw Past

Brad Lieb
The academic and collector communities of Mississippi are coming together for an unprecedented collaboration that is unlocking the Chickasaw past.

Bienville Guided by Choctaws

Brad Lieb
Though he demanded to be taken to the Natchez village, Bienville wrote that the Choctaw guides led him “to and fro.”

Piominko Died Believing Peace Was Coming

Brad Lieb
The great “Mountain Leader” Piominko was early to befriend the Americans.

Battle of Ackia: The French Plan to Crush the Chickasaws

Brad Lieb
The Chickasaws had become a thorn in the side of the French, who often found their boats of supplies and goods for trading attacked and pillaged.
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Events

2 Events

Treaty of the Chickasaw Council House

The tribe cedes close to six million acres in what is now Tennessee and Alabama
General Jackson, riding a crest of popularity, led the U.S. negotiations at Chickasaw Leader George Colbert’s home.

Treaty of Old Town: Jackson's Purchase

The Chickasaws cede land in western Tennessee and Kentucky for land to the west
The U.S. agreed to pay the Chickasaws $20,000 per year for 15 years and the U.S. paid off certain debts in return for Chickasaw claims to land.