Episodes
162 Episodes
Shay Buchanan
S4 • E3Shay Buchanan (along with her mother, Glenda) explains the challenges she's overcome in her life, and describes the path to becoming a champion.
Dustin Mater
S10 • E3Even when he was a child, Dustin Mater knew he would be an artist.
Linda English Weeks
S2 • E1Linda English Weeks argues the importance of early education to reducing the brain drain in Oklahoma, as well as to our economic well-being.
Dr. Debra Vaughn
S2 • E2Dr. Debra Vaughn is an Education Specialist at the University of Oklahoma.
William Paul
S2 • E3William Paul explains the Chickasaw court system — with special emphasis on the Peacemaking Court.
Jerod Tate
S2 • E5Jerod Tate argues that what Indians do affects Oklahomans, and why it's appropriate and positive for Americans to be proud of their Indians.
Dr. Tina Cooper
S2 • E6Family Practitioner, Tina Cooper, M.D. inspires and encourages young women in their pursuit of big career goals.
Mike Weatherford
S2 • E7Mike Weatherford talks about his grandmother's heritage, and how it helped him make it through tough times and work hard to be his best.
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. 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.
Jennifer Barnes
S3 • E3Jennifer Barnes talks about some of the educational opportunities available through the Chickasaw Nation.
Eric Henson
S3 • E4Eric Henson explains how sustained economic growth contributes not just to the Chickasaw Nation, but also to surrounding areas.
Dr. Suzanne Van Cooten
S4 • E4Dr. Suzanne Van Cooten says she feels like a protector of the land and strives to leave the earth better than she found it.
Melissa Tartsah Morgan and Vicky Gold
S4 • E5After enduring a harrowing medical struggle, Vicky Gold and her daughter, Melissa Tartsah Morgan, agree: To be Chickasaw, you have strength.
Matthew Neumeyer
S4 • E6Veteran Matthew Neumeyer explains why war is more than just firing a weapon.
May 15, 2012
S3 • E10This episode of CNTV News honors four Chickasaws inducted into the 2012 Chickasaw Hall of Fame, this month.
Mike Larsen: Chickasaw Elders Series
S5 • E1Renowned Chickasaw Artist Mike Larsen speaks about the remarkable Chickasaw Elders project.
Series
4 Series
Thrive: Unconquered Spirit
Portraits in Chickasaw Strength and ResilienceThis series of intimate profiles depicts the many inspirational figures across generations of the Chickasaw Nation.
Chickasaw Leaders & Legacies
The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw PeopleA 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.
Profiles of a Nation
Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw NationToday's Chickasaw people are living embodiments of what it means to be different but unified. These are their lives: Profiles of a Nation.
Videos
449 Videos
Neal McCaleb: My Story
Neal McCalebOklahoma has over a century of statehood history and Neal McCaleb has roots there that go down deep.
Indian Removal to the Wild West
Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw NationAfter valiantly standing beside him in the War of 1812, the Chickasaw and other tribes were soon betrayed by President Andrew Jackson.
Battle of Ackia: Bienville Arrives a Month Late
Brad LiebThe anticipated attack by the French surge from the South led by Governor Bienville, arrived a month late.
Bienville Attacks Ackia, the Longtown Cluster
Brad LiebUnder 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 LiebWith a large army and Indian allies, the French seemed poised to overtake the Chickasaws on March 26, 1736.
How Mountain Leader Piominko Got His Name
Brad LiebThe famed Mountain Leader Piominko’s name comes from the Chickasaw words “hopayi',” meaning prophet and “minko',” meaning leader.
Bienville Guided by Choctaws
Brad LiebThough he demanded to be taken to the Natchez village, Bienville wrote that the Choctaw guides led him “to and fro.”
Battle of Ackia: The French Plan to Crush the Chickasaws
Brad LiebThe 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.
The Chickasaw Warrior Identity
Brad LiebThe Chickasaw men earned their warrior identity through a series of rites of passage in their youth.
French Battle Tactic: Moving Walls to Protect the Front Line
Brad LiebThe French used a battle tactic of stuffed mattresses carried by slaves to protect the front line.
The Chickasaws: Enemy River Traffic Tricked
Brad LiebThe Chickasaw Nation though small proved to be a big problem for French trade ships and their Indian guides on the Mississippi River.
The 1786 Hopewell Treaty: Securing Our Boundaries
Brad LiebThe Hopewell Treaty is displayed at the National Museum of the American Indian.
Piominko Befriends the Americans
Brad Lieb"Mountain Leader" Piominko has been called "the American Indians' George Washington."
Chickasaw Negotiation with the French, 1739
Brad LiebThough they amassed the largest army ever in North America at the time, the French faced a series of logistical headaches.
The Chickasaws Had Strong Ties to the British
Brad LiebThe Chickasaws were known for their unique ability to absorb others into their tribe.
The Chickasaws' Early Meetings with the French and British
Brad LiebAfter migrating north up the Black Prairie, the Chickasaws again encountered European explorers, this time the French, around 1680.
John Herrington: Advice to Children
Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw NationJohn Herrington, the first enrolled Native American member in space, encourages children to recognize the importance of following their dreams.
John Herrington: I Dreamed of Being an Astronaut
Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw NationJohn Herrington tells the story of how he came to be an astronaut, and describes the adventure of being in space.
Eric Henson: Indian Culture an Economic Force
Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw NationEric Henson explains why Indian culture is more than just rug weaving and silversmithing.
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.
Profiles
247 Profiles
Elba "Cutchie" Johnston
A lifetime serving the Chickasaw people in an effort to preserve the Chickasaw cultureJohnston spent her lifetime serving the Chickasaw people as a musical artist and as a volunteer for her community and church.
Adam Charles Walker
A master artist and craftsman who dedicated his life to preserving the Chickasaw cultureWalker committed his life to the preservation of the Chickasaw culture, and was honored for it in 1997.
President Andrew Jackson
The architect of the Indian Removal ActAndrew Jackson was our seventh president and a forceful proponent of Indian removal.
Benson Pikey
A prominent public servant who established Pikey's CrossingPikey was an active member in the Chickasaw House of Representatives, and established Pikey's Crossing.
Betty Ruth Kemp
Career librarian with a passion for educating others about Chickasaw historyShe spent most of her career as a librarian, with the intent of educating others about Chickasaw history.
Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville
Led the attack against the Chickasaws in the Battle of AckiaBienville was a French explorer of the New World in the 1700s and established himself in Louisiana Territory.
Brent Greenwood
Incorporating early tribal history with contemporary design elements to breathe life into his artHe is an award-winning contemporary artist of Chickasaw and Ponca heritage.
The British
Allies and partners in the years leading up to the American RevolutionThe Chickasaws began trade with the early British settlers after the establishment of the Carolina colony in 1670.
Catherine Pickens Willmond
A passionate preserver of the Chickasaw languageAn author and professor, Catherine Willmond is a prominent Chickasaw who teaches the language of her tribe.
Charles David Carter
The first person to represent Oklahoma's Fourth District in the U.S. House of RepresentativesCarter was the first person to represent Oklahoma's Fourth District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Charles Guy Tate
Lifelong protector of Native American rights and a stoic defender of Indian lawIn 1987, Charles was elected as a tribal judge for the Chickasaw Nation. He then served on the Court of Indian Offenses until 2006.
Chenena James Roach
Instrumental in the creation of the first published Chickasaw dictionaryRoach was a driving force behind the preservation of Chickasaw culture and history.
Tracie Tuck-Davis
Using ancient symbols or designs in her art to reconnect with her Chickasaw ancestorsTracie, a historical artist, uses her art as a way to reconnect with her Chickasaw ancestors.
Chief Alexander McGillivray
Historical leader of the Creek people in early AmericaMcGillivray began an alliance with Spain in 1784, in an effort to cause trouble for Americans and their supporters.
Tishominko
This influential Chickasaw is remembered as one of the last great minkosTishominko was admired for his integrity and wisdom, and he was a well-respected leader.
Chiksa' and Chahta
Brothers who led their people to Chickasaw and Choctaw homelandsBefore the tribes of Chickasaw and Choctaw were two different tribes, they were one entity under the rule of two brothers.
The Choctaw Nation
Close tribal nations with a shared history and origin storyKnown as one of America's Five Civilized Tribes, the Choctaws are a prominent Native American tribe.
Governor Douglas H. Johnston
The first Chickasaw governor to be appointed by the president of the United StatesJohnston 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.
Clayburn Straughn
A self-taught artist who honed his skills using Oklahoma clay straight from the earthThis renowned sculptor of Chickasaw heritage has work exhibited in various collections throughout the country.
Colbert Ashalatubbi Burris
Honored for his significant contributions towards the betterment of the Chickasaw peopleThis Chickasaw official worked diligently to further the progress of the Chickasaw Nation throughout his entire life.
One Tribe One Mission
"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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