Chickasaw Cultural Center Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with several events

SULPHUR, Okla. - From honoring our veterans to sharing time-honored traditions, several exciting events are planned to celebrate National Native American Heritage Month at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, Sulphur, in November.

Veterans Day Celebration, November 9-11

A Veterans Day Celebration, a three-day observance to honor all men and women of the armed forces, will be Friday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 11.

Special stomp dances honoring military personnel and airing of a film to honor veterans are planned for the weekend.

Active military and veterans will receive free admission to the Chikasha Poya Exhibit Center, and a 10 percent discount in the Aaimpa Café.

Thanksgiving Celebration, November 22 – 24

A three-day Thanksgiving Celebration is planned Friday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 24.

Guided tours of the Traditional Village will be conducted throughout the day, plus a miniature Native American holiday ornament class and a children’s Christmas tree workshop are planned.

Holiday sales will be offered in Cultural Center retail shops.

Up Go the Lights! Dec. 2

The Chickasaw Cultural Center Christmas lights will be turned on Monday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m.

The free drive-through light display will be open every evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., during the month of December.

Christmas Celebration, December 7

The annual Christmas Celebration set for Saturday, Dec.7 will include celebrations of several significant holiday traditions.

Pictures with Santa will be available in the Anoli Theater Lobby. A miniature Native American ornament class is planned, as well as a Christmas tree workshop for children.

The Chickasaw Press will conduct a book signing and holiday sales will be offered all day at Cultural Center retail shops.

A holiday film will be screened in the Anoli Theater, and a Native flute concert is also planned.

Guided tours of the Traditional Village will also be available.

For more information about any of the upcoming events, contact the Chickasaw Cultural Center at (580) 622-7130, or online at http://www.chickasawculturalcenter.com.

Since opening in 2010, more than 200,000 guests have visited the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

The Chickasaw Cultural Center is located at 867 Charles Cooper Memorial Drive in Sulphur, Okla.