Exploring the Chickasaw Language at the Cultural Center
Lisa BillyVisitors delight in seeing, saying and learning the meanings of the Chickasaw words you'll see all around campus. Most buildings and menu items — even gift items — have signs that combine our two tongues — Chickasaw and English, such as Anoli' Theater ("stories") and Aaimpa' Cafe (a place to eat"). Find a growing list of words and meanings under "LANGUAGE ON CAMPUS."
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