2m

Passing on Crafts to Family Members

Michael and Tim Cornelius

Michael Cornelius is a flute maker who specializes in crafting traditional Chickasaw flutes he constructs from river cane.

3m 30s

January 15, 2012 - Soldier's Homecoming

Chickasaw Nation News

SSGT William Bellville, U.S. Army, gave his children, Jordynn and Jakob, the best Christmas present they'll ever have: himself.

3m

Language Immersion Family Camp at Tatanka Ranch

The Chickasaw Nation

This language camp for families helps parents and kids unplug and focus their time and energy on basic, functional Chickasaw language skills.

2m 30s

Three Generations: A Caring Family

JoAnn Ellis, Johnna Walker & Nacobi Walker

• Matriarchs

JoAnn Ellis, Johnna Walker and Nacobi Walker are family. They're women. And, they're Chickasaw.

1m

Chokka' Kilimpi'

Chokka’ Kilimpi’ Director Randi Sunray

Chickasaw cultural connections and therapeutic family services are available through Chokka' Kilimpi' at the Family Resource Center.

1m 30s

Chokka' Kilimpi': Strengthening Tribal Connections

Chokka’ Kilimpi’ Director Randi Sunray

The Chokka' Kilimpi' Family Resource Center in Norman is a valuable link for families living outside the geographic boundaries of the Nation.

1m 30s

Growing Up With a Chickasaw Mother

Tom Cole

Tom Cole illustrates his experience of growing up with a Chickasaw mother.

2m 30s

Support of the Chickasaw Nation

Vicky Gold

• Science

The emotional support provided by the Chickasaw Nation helped Vicky Gold and her daughter Melissa.

1m

Strength of My Grandmother

Lisa Billy

• Public Service

From state meetings to picking cotton, work has always been a family affair for the Billys — especially for the strong matriarchs.

1m 30s

Wyas Parker: "Grandfather's Music"

Chickasaw Composer

Wyas Parker explains how a family trip to Colorado and a chance visit with his grandfather inspired him to begin composing his own music.

1m

Chickasaw Nation Division of Education: Building Lasting Relationships

Lisa John, Chickasaw Nation Secretary of Culture and Humanities

Lisa John discusses the reasons why she sees the citizens she serves as family.

3m 30s

Family History of Two Loves

Tom Love

• Business

Love's Travel Stops CEO Tom Love is the descendant of two different and unrelated Love families.