1m

The Warrior Mentality: Strong, Determined

Lona Barrick

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Lona Barrick describes the warrior mentality that was traditionally associated with the Chickasaw people.

2m 30s

The Chickasaw Warrior Tradition

Jeannie Barbour

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Jeannie Barbour describes how necessary the Chickasaw "warrior tradition" was in defending villages and boundaries against attacks & intrusion.

1m 30s

The Lords of the Mississippi: What the Warrior Spirit Means to the Chickasaws

T.W. Shannon, Chickasaw Citizen and Former Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives

• Public Service

The Chickasaw warrior was revered by European colonists, colonial governors, presidents and kings.

1m 30s

Our Warrior Identity Is Timeless

Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham, Director of Native American Studies, University of Oklahoma

Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham says that the Chickasaw warrior tradition dates back to the tribe's first contact with De Soto.

2m 30s

A Warrior's Support System

Matthew Neumeyer

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It wasn't until Matthew Neumeyer's military career took him far away from his homelands that he realized what his tribal identity truly meant.

1m 30s

Piominko Earned His Stature

Richard Green

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Tribal historian Richard Green explains that only a warrior's exploits can earn him status as a warrior or war leader – versus any entitlement.

3m

Tishominko: Last Great Warrior Leader

Brad Lieb

Tishominko was the most famous Chickasaw leader and warrior from the early 19th century.

1m

Chickasaw Women: Rallying the Warriors

LaDonna Brown

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Chickasaw women who wanted to be warriors became warriors.

1m 30s

The Warrior Identity in Lowak Shoppala'

Lona Barrick

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Lona Barrick discusses the Chickasaw warrior identity in the production of Lowak Shoppala'.

1m 30s

Panther Women, Battle Strategist

Jeannie Barbour

Jeannie Barbour notes the role of Chickasaw women in battle as communicators and strategists.

1m 30s

How Mountain Leader Piominko Got His Name

Brad Lieb

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The famed Mountain Leader Piominko’s name comes from the Chickasaw words “hopayi',” meaning prophet and “minko',” meaning leader.

1m

Cultural Center Symbol: Warrior Sculpture

Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham, Director of Native American Studies, University of Oklahoma

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Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham discusses the significance of the Chickasaw warrior sculpture at the Cultural Center.

30s

Tishominko: Warrior & Standard Bearer

Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham, Director of Native American Studies, University of Oklahoma

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Amanda Cobb-Greetham explains how Tishominko has come to represent the best of what it means to be Chickasaw.

2m

The Chickasaw Warrior Identity

Brad Lieb

The Chickasaw men earned their warrior identity through a series of rites of passage in their youth.