To begin this episode of CNTV News, Brad and Quin connect with professional diver and Chickasaw citizen Kaylea Arnett. Kaylea is competing in the 2024 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, making sure to hold on to the fun of competition. "I don't want to lose that fun, so I've learned how to make competing fun again," she says. As she makes her World Series debut, she'll be traveling from Boston to Italy to Northern Ireland and beyond, seeing new places and diving in new environments. "All of these different venues are insane. I'm going to have to be diving into waves and oceans," she says. "I'm just excited to have these experiences, all with diving." Stay tuned for updates about Kaylea's season in upcoming CNTV News episodes.
The Chickasaw Nation Tribal Library hosts a variety of events year-round, encouraging participants to read and discover STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math). Whether it's a hands-on physics experiment or browsing the stacks of books, participants encounter a fun learning environment and supportive staff. For more information about the library, head to Chickasaw.net.
Chickasaw author Danica Nava debuts her first novel, The Truth According to Ember. The rom-com features a Chickasaw woman, Ember, pursuing a career in downtown Oklahoma City. "I hope readers can take away a sense of community, of belonging ... it's when [Ember] turns back to her community and asks for help that she finally succeeds," Danica says. "I hope people from all walks of life can take that teaching from the Chickasaw community and apply it to their lives." The Truth According to Ember is available in all bookstores.
The Chickasaw Nation's Annual Meeting and Festival is a weeklong event with a variety of family-friendly activities. Experience Chickasaw culture, history and heritage throughout the week's festivities. To learn more, visit AnnualMeeting.Chickasaw.net.