Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)
Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)
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SULPHUR, Okla. -- More than 20 patrons traveled from as far away as San Antonio, Texas, to tour, research and deposit items at the official archives of the Chickasaw Nation as part of International Archives Day. "International Archives Day is a day to celebrate the archival process. It makes people aware of the importance of archives, what they have in them and what they are used for," archive manager Mason Cole said. "Archives allow people to catch a glimpse of how people thought of the world...
SULPHUR, Okla. -- More than 20 patrons traveled from as far away as San Antonio, Texas, to tour, research and deposit items at the official archives of the Chickasaw Nation as part of International Archives Day. "International Archives Day is a day to celebrate the archival process. It makes people aware of the importance of archives, what they have in them and what they are used for," archive manager Mason Cole said. "Archives allow people to catch a glimpse of how people thought of the world...
SULPHUR, Okla. -- More than 20 delegates from the Institute of Excellence in the Māori Language traveled from a South Pacific island to the United States as part of a cultural and language exchange program. One of the group's stops was the Chickasaw Cultural Center. Their journey included visits to Native American tribes in New Mexico and Oklahoma. The Māori, (pronounced mah-aw-ree), are indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. Their language, culture and protocols where shared with C...
ADA, Okla. -- Chickasaw citizens are aware of the superb food served at Okchamali's Café located inside the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. Hundreds of people eat at the café daily, knowing the food served is healthy. Fruits, vegetables and a full-service salad bar are items served daily. While most of the food is consumed by patrons, there are always leftovers that must be safely discarded. To reduce the burden on the local landfill and support the Chickasaw Nation's stewardship core value, O...
For centuries, Chickasaws have been known for their sense of style and panache. The 18th century English author James Adair noted although Chickasaws wore simple clothing, they adorned themselves with intricate body art and striking jewelry for special occasions and ceremonies. Necklaces and throat collars hold a special place in the heart of the Chickasaw people. They are known as gorgets, (pronounced gȯr-jət), a French word meaning "throat" or "of the throat." Like their European counterparts...
TISHOMINGO, Okla. – Nothing elevates the hope and heart rate of an angler more than hearing that first predawn "ZWIIINNGGG" of a casting reel as fishing line slashes the early morning air and falls – plop – into the water. Whether it's the first or last day of the season, fishermen hope that plop is a dinner bell ringing in the ears of their desired quarry. Outdoor enthusiasts pursing a multitude of game fish seeking refuge in coves, holes and brush in Oklahoma's lakes and streams make a sound...
