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Stereotypes

Tom Cole

Tom Cole discusses the ways in which Chickasaws do not fit the traditional American Indian stereotype.

2m

The Real Heroes of the Chickasaw Nation

Tom Cole

Tom Cole expresses his gratitude and admiration for the generations of early Chickasaw leaders and icons, such as Hiawatha Estes.

1m

The Meaning of Sovereignty

Tom Cole

Congressman Tom Cole discusses the meaning of sovereignty along with the importance of focusing on the prosperity of the Chickasaw people.

1m 30s

Growing Up With a Chickasaw Mother

Tom Cole

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

1m

What Being Chickasaw Is

Tom Cole

Tom Cole explains that, to him, being Chickasaw is rejecting limitations, taking on challenges, and maintaining a sense of pride in one's heritage.

1m

Creating an Opportunity Society

Tom Cole

• Citizen Services

Congressman Tom Cole explains why he feels that it's important to use the success of the nation to make citizens proactive, rather than dependent.

1m 30s

The Chickasaw Nation: Investing Back in People

Tom Cole

Congressman Tom Cole describes some of the reasons the Chickasaw Nation has prospered.

1m 30s

Tribal Sovereignty: The Constitution is Clear

Tom Cole

Congressman Tom Cole takes on the issue of tribal sovereignty.

1m

Tom Cole Represents All Native Americans

Tom Cole

Tom Cole explains how he tries to balance the needs of his Oklahoma constituency with the needs of his "unofficial" constituency.

1m

Tom Cole: One of the Only Native Americans in Congress

Tom Cole

Tom Cole shares his experiences as one of the only Native Americans in Congress.

30s

Oklahomans Are Optimists

Tom Cole

Congressman Tom Cole talks about why he believes Oklahoma breeds optimists.