Three Generations: A Caring Family

JoAnn Ellis, Johnna Walker & Nacobi Walker

JoAnn Ellis and her daughter Johnna Walker and granddaughter Nacobi are three generations of Chickasaw women. Here, they discuss what they love about being Chickasaw, from jokes and family gatherings to the language and the traditions.

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

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