2m

Passing on Crafts to Family Members

Michael and Tim Cornelius

Michael Cornelius is a flute maker who specializes in crafting traditional Chickasaw flutes he constructs from river cane.

2m

Making a Flute

Michael Cornelius

For more than 20 years, Michael Cornelius has been making traditional Chickasaw flutes.

1m

Chickasaw River Culture

Michael Cornelius

• Culture

Chickasaw flute player Michael Cornelius reflects on the origins of the flute and its significance to his tribal culture.

2m

River Cane

Michael Cornelius

• Culture

Before moving to the Oklahoma Territory, the Chickasaws of the southeastern United States were river people.

5m

The Chickasaw Cultural Center: Traditional Village

Michael Cornelius, Cultural Activities Manager, Chickasaw Cultural Center

The Chikasha Inchokka Traditional Village is a unique recreation of a customary Chickasaw village made from native woods and river cane.