The Chickasaw Nation: A Caring People

Nacobi Walker, Joann Ellis, and Johnna Walker

JoAnn Ellis and her daughter Johnna Walker and granddaughter Nacobi are three generations of Chickasaw women. They shared their feelings about the preservation of the Chickasaw language and JoAnn's pride in being a fluent speaker.

JoAnn Ellis: Aug. 20, 1947-Sept. 27, 2025

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