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Kristen Dorsey

Handcrafted pieces that mix her Chickasaw visual traditions with style from the California coast

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Thrive: Traditions

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Thrive Traditions is an ongoing video series to connect Chickasaw citizens to tribal traditions and culture keepers.

6 Seasons • 60 Episodes

Meet the Chickasaw Culture Keepers

Thrive: Traditions highlights Chickasaw artisans who breathe new life into cultural traditions like basket weaving, pottery and beading.

Culture Keepers

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Experience Chickasaw traditions that have withstood the test of time.

Crafts

Explore Chickasaw Creative Traditions

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From pottery and flute-making to weaving and beading, experience the rich heritage of crafting in the Chickasaw Nation.

Regalia

A Legacy of Artistry and Tradition

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Traditional Chickasaw regalia gives a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of this great Indian Nation.

Drummers

Discover the spiritual art of Native American percussion – a musical passion that has echoed across generations.

Dancers

Tribal dances are still an integral part of Chickasaw culture – celebrating the tribe's musical and spiritual connection to the earth.

River Culture

An Enduring Connection

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The Mississippi River provided an essential resource for the tribe's people: river cane.

Destinations

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Discover the different historical landmarks, museums and cultural centers that can enrich your understanding of Chickasaw history.

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Important Sites of Chickasaw History

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Explore historical Chickasaw locations by state.

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Experience Chickasaw culture at various locations by category.

Traditional Stories

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Long before the written word, the Chickasaws respected and honored the keepers of traditional stories. With each generation, such stories were passed down to the next. Once a keeper was given the oral stories, his or her responsibility was to continue the tribe's legacy.