In this episode of CNTV News, Brad Clonch and Quin Tran begin the episode with new details on COVID-19 vaccines. The Chickasaw Nation Department of Health is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 5 to 11. The drive-through vaccinations are available at the Emergency Operations Facility in Ada and clinics in Ardmore, Tishomingo and Purcell. Pre-registration is also required. For more information visit www.covidvaccine.chickasaw.net or call the Chickasaw Nation COVID-19 Call Center at (580) 272-1319.

Next, Quin speaks with Mike and Martha Larsen about their latest book series. "Listening to Our Elders: Volume 3" features portrait paintings of elders by Chickasaw artist Mike Larsen. Short biographies accompany each portrait and tell their life stories. To purchase the book, please visit www.chickasawpress.com.

Community health representatives play a vital role in helping Chickasaw citizens. Also known as CHRs, they travel to elders' homes for wellness visits, which include checking medication, blood pressure, blood sugar and oxygen levels. Ted Scribner, Executive Officer for the Division of Social Services, tells CNTV News about the importance of CHRs.

The Chickasaw Nation Winter Fruit and Vegetable Program provides healthy, fresh, dried and frozen fruits and vegetables each month from November to March, and is available to Chickasaw seniors age 55 and older, Chickasaw Warriors Society Members and Chickasaw citizens who are disabled. To learn more about the program visit www.chicksasaw.net/farmersmarket.

Quin continues her conversation with Chickasaw youth Laney Daniels, who overcame significant health challenges. This time, the 8th grader tells CNTV News about her winning short story in the Anoli Creative Writing Contest. To close the episode, Quin speaks with Chickasaw author Stanley Nelson about his new novel, "88 Straight," one of the latest releases by Chickasaw Press.