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Clemente humanities students make homelands trip, study Natchez Trace

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Chickasaw Nation’s Clemente humanities course students traveled to the Natchez Trace Parkway to conduct research and explore the homelands of the Chickasaw people. The students included eight Chickasaw citizens, Chickasaw Nation employees and East Central University students and advisors.

During the eight-day trip, students visited many ancestral sites including Pinson Mounds in Tennessee, Woodland Mound in Mississippi, the Chickasaw Preserve and the site of the Battle of Ackia.

Research conducted during the trip will help students develop lesson plans focusing on the relationship of the Chickasaw people and the Natchez Trace Parkway. The curriculum will be used in high school classes.

“Visiting the homelands helps you see the Chickasaw people through a new perspective,” said Chickasaw Nation Director of Chickasaw Cultural Center Operations Brad Deramus. “The experience will enhance the guided tours at the Chickasaw Cultural Center and provided more information on pre-Removal.”

Chickasaw Nation Clemente Humanities Course

The Clemente humanities course is offered at East Central University in Ada, Okla., and Southeastern University in Durant, Okla. Students in Clemente I explore Chickasaw humanities in contrast to Western humanities. Clemente II students discover aspects of Chickasaw humanities as contrasted to other North American tribal cultures.

Along with readings and lively class discussions, humanities professors and notable guest lecturers help students through the discovery process with special presentations in the fields of government, art, language, literature and other disciplines.

Lecture Series on Chickasaws, Natchez Trace

The Chickasaw Cultural Center, located in Sulphur, Okla., has several upcoming lecture opportunities featuring the advisors and students who attended the Natchez Trace Parkway visit.

Nov. 13, 1-3 p.m.

“Chikasha on the Trace: Telling Our Story”

Dr. Thomas Cowger, East Central University Director of Native American Studies

Laura Clark, ECU Adjunct Faculty

Jane Farmer, Natchez Trace Parkway

Nov. 16, 1-3 p.m.

“Chikasha on the Trace: Student Perspective”

Brad Deramus, ECU student

Micah Hart, ECU student

Dr. Scott Barton, ECU professor

Dec. 11, 1-3 p.m.

“Chikasha on the Trace: Student Perspective”

Gina Brown, ECU student

 

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