1m 30s

Our Warrior Identity Is Timeless

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

Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham says that the Chickasaw warrior tradition dates back to the tribe's first contact with De Soto.

1m

A Strategy to Lose No Chickasaw Warrior

Richard Green

Recognizing that the Spaniards were greater in number and firepower, the Chickasaws were prepared to lose a battle against them.

2m

The Chickasaw Warrior Identity

Brad Lieb

The Chickasaw men earned their warrior identity through a series of rites of passage in their youth.

1m

The Warrior Mentality: Strong, Determined

Lona Barrick

• Warriors

Lona Barrick describes the warrior mentality that was traditionally associated with the Chickasaw people.

1m 30s

The Lords of the Mississippi: What the Warrior Spirit Means to the Chickasaws

T.W. Shannon, Chickasaw Citizen and Former Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives

• Public Service

The Chickasaw warrior was revered by European colonists, colonial governors, presidents and kings.

2m 30s

A Warrior's Support System

Matthew Neumeyer

• Warriors

It wasn't until Matthew Neumeyer's military career took him far away from his homelands that he realized what his tribal identity truly meant.

1m

Chickasaw Women: Rallying the Warriors

LaDonna Brown

• Warriors

Chickasaw women who wanted to be warriors became warriors.