Horticulture
From the use of natural herbs for healing to the celebrated farming of corn, pole beans, and squash—discover the Chickasaws' deep connection to nature.
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Chickasaw Community Gardens
Rhonda Sellers, Ecological Resource CoordinatorThe Chickasaws' deep relationship with nature continues to thrive today and still affects traditional food practices.
Connecting to Our Culture Through Plant Life
Dr. Amanda Cobb-GreethamDr. Cobb-Greetham described the elemental connection of planting and tending gardens.
Three Sisters: Working with Nature
Experience Chickasaw History and CultureTo understand nature is to be patient with its process. The Chickasaw have come to know how everything is intertwined in the natural world.
Taking Better Care of the Earth
Lisa BillyLisa notes how important she and her husband believe it is to teach children a sensitivity to environmental issues.
Cultural Center: 40 Native Plant Species
Experience Chickasaw History and CultureDr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham says that there is a longterm plan for all landscaping to be indigenous to Oklahoma or Mississippi.
Cultural Center: A Seasonal Life
Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham, Director of Native American Studies, University of OklahomaCelebrate Chickasaw springtime and blooming with the Three Sisters Celebration at the Cultural Center March 18th - 23rd.
Oka' Yanahli Preserve
Experience the Chickasaw NationThe Nature Conservancy is the newest nature preserve, located along Oklahoma's Blue River.
Environmental Education
Linda RobinsEducation is vitally important to reverse trends that have a negative impact on our land, air and water.
Teaching Children to Live from the Land
Lisa BillyLisa Billy has made it a priority to teach her children to live from the land in the way of their ancestors.
Cultural Center in Springtime
Experience the Chickasaw NationDr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham explains how the Center comes alive in the springtime.
The Native Outlook on a Sustainable Way of Life
Hermann TrappmanHermann Trappman, historian and artist, discusses how the Native Americans viewed the world differently than the European conquistadors.
August 15, 2012 – Chickasaw Farms
Chickasaw Nation NewsChickasaw Farms, located in Davis, OK, was a vision of Governor Bill Anoatubby and has helped 650 homeowners since 2009.
One Tribe One Mission
"Our mission to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people will continue to serve as our guidepost as we work together to build an even brighter future"
Bill Anoatubby, Governor
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