River Culture
An Enduring Connection
The Mississippi River provided an essential resource for the tribe's people: river cane. This Chickasaw necessity was used for everything from basketry to tool making – disciplines that are still passed down at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.
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Chickasaw River Culture
Michael CorneliusChickasaw flute player Michael Cornelius reflects on the origins of the flute and its significance to his tribal culture.
River Cane
Michael CorneliusBefore moving to the Oklahoma Territory, the Chickasaws of the southeastern United States were river people.
Artist Jeremy Wallace: Creation of Blow Guns
The Chickasaw Southeastern Art Show & MarketChickasaw artist and musician Jeremy Wallace described how the art of his blowguns evolved and the history of their use.
Passing on Crafts to Family Members
Michael and Tim CorneliusMichael Cornelius is a flute maker who specializes in crafting traditional Chickasaw flutes he constructs from river cane.
Chickasaw Youth and Their Tribe's River Culture
The Chickasaw NationOlympic gold medal-winning British coach Shaun Caven "jumped the pond" in 2009 to help develop the rising river sports movement in OKC.
Oka' Yanahli Preserve
Experience the Chickasaw NationThe Nature Conservancy is the newest nature preserve, located along Oklahoma's Blue River.
Traditional Flutes
S5 • E9Chickasaw flute maker Tim Cornelius is passing the art of traditional flute making down to his son, just as his father taught him.
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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