Our Proud Native Heritage
Nacobi Walker, Joann Ellis, and Johnna WalkerJoAnn Ellis and her daughter Johnna Walker and granddaughter Nacobi are three generations of Chickasaw women. Here, they describe the pride they feel for their heritage and the importance of the Chickasaw Cultural Center.
JoAnn Ellis: Aug. 20, 1947-Sept. 27, 2025
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