2m

Removal Treaty: Self-Governance and Title

Stephen H. Greetham

• Historic Figures

In 1830, the Choctaw Nation agreed to relocate its people to the west of the Mississippi River but insisted on maintaining the sovereign nation.

2m 30s

Chickasaws Largely Escaped the Smallpox Epidemic

Dr. Daniel Littlefield

• Historic Figures

We know the Chickasaw experience differed greatly from the other tribes, in a multitude of interesting ways.

2m

Chickasaw Removed with 7,000 Horses

Dr. Daniel Littlefield

Unlike other tribes, the Chickasaw weren't forced to sell their livestock. In fact, according to Dr. Littlefield, the Chickasaws brought 7,000 horses.

2m

Historical Focus of Chickasaw Removal

Dr. Daniel Littlefield

Dr. Littlefield’s book, "Chickasaw Removal", frames a span of time from 1820 to 1856.

1m 30s

Post-Removal: Restoring Our Strength

Lona Barrick

During the post-removal era, Chickasaws began gathering in groups and eventually in churches.

2m

The Last Tribe to Remove: Making Oklahoma Home

Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham, Director of Native American Studies, University of Oklahoma

The Chickasaws were the last tribe to be removed and spent a great deal of time finding the right place to settle.