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TAGS | Profiles of a Nation
1 Series
120 Episodes
18 Videos
113 Profiles
Series
1 Series
Profiles of a Nation
15 Seasons • 109 Episodes
Today's Chickasaw people are living embodiments of what it means to be different but unified. These are their lives: Profiles of a Nation.
Episodes
120 Episodes
1m 30s
Addison Karl
S16 • E12
Contemporary visual artist Addison Karl creates thought-provoking art inspired by the perseverance and culture of his Chickasaw ancestors.
1m 30s
Lighthorse Police
S16 • E11
From the era of removal to Indian Territory to present day, the Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police have protected and served their citizens.
1m
Rachel Scott
S16 • E10
A cancer survivor, Rachel Scott aspires to be a pediatrician to help and encourage other sick children.
1m
Franklin Keel
S16 • E9
For over 40 years, Chickasaw citizen Franklin Keel served his country at home and abroad.
1m 30s
Peyton "Beans" Factor
S16 • E8
After picking up a golf club at the age of three, junior championship golfer Peyton "Beans" Factor is taking the sport by storm.
1m 30s
Chris Kidd
S16 • E7
Oklahoma State Senator Chris Kidd discusses his family's legacy of service to the Chickasaw Nation and the great state of Oklahoma.
Paula Vanbuskirk
S16 • E6
As Chief of Dental Services at the Chickasaw Nation, Dr. Paula Vanbuskirk is dedicated to the health and well-being of the nation's youngest citizens.
1m 30s
Rose Shields-Jefferson
S16 • E5
Chickasaw elder Rose Shields-Jefferson dedicates her time and her efforts to the preservation of Chickasaw language, history and culture.
1m 30s
Tobi Young
S16 • E4
Tobi Young is humbled to have served as a United States Supreme Court Clerk and credits her success to her Chickasaw and Oklahoma roots.
1m
Chickasaw Princesses
S16 • E3
Since 1963, Chickasaw princesses, past and present, are a proud part of Chickasaw heritage.
1m 30s
Bill Kinney
S16 • E2
Accounting professor Bill Kinney learned a lesson from Chickasaw history about adapting to your circumstances.
1m 30s
Joe F. Moore
S16 • E1
Joe F. Moore achieved his dream of attending MIT and went on to become a pioneer in computer technology and oil refining.
1m 30s
Kevin Meeks
S15 • E8
Rear Admiral Kevin D. Meeks credits his Chickasaw heritage with giving him strength to overcome adversity.
1m
Cody Greenwood
S15 • E7
ECU student and computer science aficionado Cody Greenwood has achieved much already in his time at ECU, and he's ready to give back.
1m
Gene Arpelar
S15 • E6
Gene Arpelar is proud to have served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
1m 30s
Triana Browne-Hearrell
S15 • E3
Miss Oklahoma USA 2019 Triana Browne-Hearrell is excited to continue her mission as an advocate for unity.
1m
Lana Duke
S15 • E1
Chickasaw medical student and former soccer player Lana Duke wants to help underserved rural communities in Oklahoma.
1m
Tohmi Carney
S15 • E2
Wrestler Tohmi Carney hopes to follow his Chickasaw warrior spirit all the way to the Olympics.
1m 30s
Gerald Brisco
S14 • E8
Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame member Gerald Brisco is a true Chickasaw warrior, through-and-through.
1m
Steve Paniagua
S14 • E6
Chickasaw citizen Steve Paniagua describes how cycling gives him a freedom he can't find anywhere else.
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Brenda Kingery: Threads of Blessings
2m 30s
In this extended cut, see Brenda Kingery's travels to Honduras, her experience with local women to create a beautiful, hand-made banner.
1m
Jerry Brown: Evolving Roles for Women
1m
At 95 years old, Chickasaw citizen Jerry Brown isn't slowing down.
1m 30s
Robert Tuttle: My Father Holmes Tuttle
1m 30s
Loving son Robert Tuttle, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, counts himself lucky to have had Holmes Tuttle as a father.
2m
Dustin Mater: Artistic Vision
2m
In this extended cut, learn about Dustin Mater's collaboration with the Pendleton Blanket Legendary Series.
1m
Jeremy Wallace: Living Chickasaw Culture
1m
Jeremy Wallace was a cultural instructor at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, a drummer, singer, artist and stomp dancer.
2m
Kristina Kirtley: Sharing Stories
2m
Kristina Kirtley is a former project manager for International Cinema Education.
1m
Harris Penner: Chickasaw Progress
1m
Harris Penner is the owner of Penner Black Angus Ranch.
1m
Eric Henson: Indian Culture an Economic Force
1m
Eric Henson explains why Indian culture is more than just rug weaving and silversmithing.
1m
Jay Keel: Family Values
1m
Jay Keel expresses the importance of Chickasaws returning to their roots by renewing their focus on the family.
1m
William Paul: Chickasaw Heritage a Treasure
1m
He talks about how his Chickasaw heritage helped convince the people that were going to elect him that he would be the best person for the job.
1m
Mason Cole: Te Ata
1m
Mason Cole talks about the life of his great aunt, Te Ata.
1m
John Herrington: Advice to Children
1m
John Herrington, the first enrolled Native American member in space, encourages children to recognize the importance of following their dreams.
1m
JudyLee Oliva: Quiet Power
1m
JudyLee Oliva explains that, to her, being Chickasaw means being in possession of a "quiet power that gets things done."
2m
The Quartz Mountain Art Collection: Mike Larsen's Works
2m
It's not hard to see why Mike Larsen's Quartz Mountain Sacred Ground has been called the "crown jewel" of the Quartz Mountain Art Collection.
1m
John Herrington: I Dreamed of Being an Astronaut
1m
John Herrington tells the story of how he came to be an astronaut, and describes the adventure of being in space.
1m
Dr. Judy Goforth Parker: Chickasaw Nation Making History
1m
Dr. Judy Goforth Parker describes the wa