Naming the OKA' AABINIILI' Water Pavilion
Experience Chickasaw History and CultureA large HAYIP, or pond, rests on the grounds of the Chickasaw Cultural Center, into which a large walkway and shelter structure have been built. Visitors are able to walk out directly onto the pond – the name of this structure, OKA’ AABINILI’, is descriptive of its purpose – OKA’, meaning “water,” and AABINILI’, meaning “a place to sit down.”
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Experience Chickasaw History and CultureThe ABA’ AANOWA’ Sky Pavilion extends out into this space above this hill, its name meaning “a place for walking above.”
Naming the CHIKASHA POYA Exhibit Center
Experience Chickasaw History and CultureThe exhibit center is a place built by, with and for the Chickasaw people.
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Experience Chickasaw History and CultureThe CHOKKOWA Bus Pavilion is located at the front of the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s building complex.
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