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The Chickasaw Nation We are a federally recognized First American tribe of more than 84,000 citizens. Chris Anoatubby is the current Governor of the Chickasaw Nation.

The Chickasaw Nation has tribal government headquarters located in Ada, Oklahoma and tribal jurisdiction in all, or parts, of 13 counties in south-central Oklahoma. The Chickasaw Nation provides a multitude of programs and services for its citizens. The programs and services include Children, Youth, Community, Culture, Education, Elders, Employment, Enterprises/Commerce, Family, Government, Health and Wellness, Housing, and Legal. For more information call 580-436-2603 or visit www.Chickasaw.net. The citizenship application establishes citizenship in the Chickasaw Nation and is open to Chickasaws who are direct descendants of enrollees on the Dawes Commission Rolls. The applicant must first establish the CDIB (Certified Degree of Indian Blood) in order to apply for citizenship. Once the applicants have submitted the application, they will receive the photo I.D. citizenship card and certificate, welcoming them to the Chickasaw Nation. Visit www.chickasaw.net or call 580-436-7250 for more information. Public posting policy:

Welcome! This Chickasaw Nation page is a place for news, information and reminders concerning the Chickasaw Nation. It will also offer regular highlights of the tribe’s culture and history as well as its many programs and services. This page’s goal is to provide a useful and positive environment for everyone involved. For that reason, we reserve the right to remove content that:
• is threatening, abusive, obscene, indecent, or objectionable;
• is deceptive, false, or misleading;
• violates the intellectual property rights of other people
• is illegal, inappropriate, offensive, or hateful
• promotes or opposes any political issue or person campaigning for election to a political office
• implies we favor, endorse, certify, or otherwise support a third-party product or person
• compromises the safety, security or confidentiality of the Chickasaw Nation, its citizens, employees
or elected officials. We will attempt to address concerns posted here in a timely manner. Normal business hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Hitting the “Like” button on our page provides you the means to interact with us via Facebook. Likewise, when we “Like” other pages, it does not indicate support, favor or endorsement of a third-party by the Chickasaw Nation, only that we are choosing to interact and communicate via Facebook. Please also check out Facebook's Terms of Service for Facebook's take on posting rules and guidelines. Thank you for paying us a visit. Check back often for the latest Chickasaw Nation news.

10/29/2026

The Chickasaw Nation is now accepting applications for the 2027 Chickasaw Hall of Fame, the highest honor given to a citizen by the Chickasaw Nation.

We welcome nominations of Chickasaw citizens whose accomplishments have made a meaningful impact, so that we may honor their hard work, dedication and achievements. Hall of fame inductees include leaders, artists, cultural ambassadors, athletes, political figures and others who have left a lasting mark through contributions to their profession, philanthropy and service to the Chickasaw people.

For more information, including nomination forms, please visit HOF.Chickasaw.net.

Apply today for the Chickasaw Young Artist Studio!Chickasaw citizens and artists ages 14-18 will have access to a studio...
10/29/2026

Apply today for the Chickasaw Young Artist Studio!

Chickasaw citizens and artists ages 14-18 will have access to a studio environment to support continued learning and development of their visual voice. Mentorship includes portfolio development and competition preparation in a variety of art media. This program takes place from 5:30-7 p.m. on select Tuesdays.

For more information, call (580) 272-5520 or email [email protected].

Explore Chickasaw art, handmade jewelry, clothing, Chickasaw Press books and so much more at Aachompa.com!  Aachompa', w...
10/29/2026

Explore Chickasaw art, handmade jewelry, clothing, Chickasaw Press books and so much more at Aachompa.com!

Aachompa', which means “a place to buy” in Chickasaw, is an online store that allows you to explore and purchase Chickasaw products from anywhere!

10/29/2026

We are live in Ada, Oklahoma, with Dr. Judy Goforth Parker to learn more about the Tribal Blood Drive Challenge!

To learn more about blood drives and locations, visit ChickasawNationHealth.net/BloodDrive.

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10/28/2026
Each week, we highlight athletes who have gone above and beyond in their sports with notable accomplishments. These are ...
10/28/2026

Each week, we highlight athletes who have gone above and beyond in their sports with notable accomplishments. These are our of the week!

If you have a Chickasaw athlete you want to highlight, send us a private message with the athlete’s name, where they’re from, a recent accomplishment and a photo of the athlete.

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The Chickasaw Nation ReUse Center is one of the many ways the Chickasaw Nation is making an effort to offer sustainable ...
10/28/2026

The Chickasaw Nation ReUse Center is one of the many ways the Chickasaw Nation is making an effort to offer sustainable opportunities within our local community by keeping reusable items out of landfills.

At the Chickasaw Nation ReUse Center, you can donate or find new and gently used items for free.

The ReUse Center is located at 2205 N. Broadway, Ada, Oklahoma. For more information, please call (580) 272-5451.

 : Applications for the spring internship program are open for Chickasaw college students! The six-to-10-week program te...
10/27/2026

: Applications for the spring internship program are open for Chickasaw college students!

The six-to-10-week program teaches students how to become effective ambassadors and real-world problem solvers while becoming strong, knowledgeable leaders through collaborative relationships.

Intern opportunities are based on students’ major and/or minor and are available through the Chickasaw Nation and partnering external organizations.

The application deadline is Nov. 1. To learn more, visit Chickasaw.net/Internship.

Join us for this week’s upcoming Citizen Connection Group meetings! Find your nearest connection group by visiting Chick...
10/26/2026

Join us for this week’s upcoming Citizen Connection Group meetings! Find your nearest connection group by visiting Chickasaw.net/Outreach.

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