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Chickasaw Nation heritage resource workers dedicated to preserving ancient artifacts
KC Cole, Chickasaw Nation|Dec 24, 2013
For thousands of years people have called what is now Oklahoma home. Its natural history has shaped their way of life. Its lands and animals have undergone many changes, and underneath its soils are priceless treasures waiting to be unearthed for study. Among those charged in the safekeeping of these yet unearthed artifacts are a few dedicated and highly trained Chickasaw Nation technicians. Four workers within the Chickasaw Nation Environmental Services Department are licensed by the federal...
Shoot of the Nations Cornstalk Competition Set October 20
KC Cole|Oct 18, 2012
The Chickasaw Nation will host a cornstalk shooting competition, “Shoot of the Nations” 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 20. Team members from many tribes are expected to attend he competition, which will take place at Kullihoma, southeast of Ada, Okla. Cornstalk shooting is a traditional Native American sport. Southeaster tribal archers compete using custom, hand-made bows and arrows. The archers shoot at two targets made of cornstalks at opposite ends of a field. Shoot of the Nations gathers Native Americans from across Oklahoma who share similar cul...