1m

Gene Arpelar

S15 • E6

• Elders

Gene Arpelar is proud to have served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

1m

Tewanna Edwards

S17 • E9

• Profiles of a Nation

Chickasaw elder and peacemaker Tewanna Edwards describes her passion for helping members of her community.

1m 30s

Joe F. Moore

S16 • E1

• Science

Joe F. Moore achieved his dream of attending MIT and went on to become a pioneer in computer technology and oil refining.

1m 30s

Rose Shields-Jefferson

S16 • E5

• Elders

Chickasaw elder Rose Shields-Jefferson dedicates her time and her efforts to the preservation of Chickasaw language, history and culture.

1m

Beaulah Shavney

S5 • E3

• Matriarchs

Beaulah Shavney describes her experiences as an original member of the Women's Army Auxiliary during World War II.

2m

Jerry Brown

S13 • E6

• Profiles of a Nation

Graduating from Oklahoma A&M in 1943 with a degree in education, Chickasaw Jerry Brown was soon recruited into the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.

1m

Thelma Chincie Ross

S8 • E2

Chickasaw elder Thelma Chincie Ross was a World War II Code Talker Administrator.

2m 30s

Senior Artist Workshop

Chickasaw Nation Citizen Benefits

• Citizen Services

Chickasaw elders can express themselves and make new friends through the Senior Artist Workshop program.

6m

December 1, 2011 – Jerry Brown, World War II Veteran

Chickasaw Nation News

• CNTV News

Jeraldine "Jerry" Brown was recruited into the United States Army following her college graduation in 1943.

1m

Jerry Brown: Evolving Roles for Women

Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw Nation

At 95 years old, Chickasaw citizen Jerry Brown isn't slowing down.

Daniel Worcester

Combining the ancient craft of metalworking with creative self-expression

• Arts & Music

Renowned Chickasaw bladesmith whose family heritage inspired him to become a part of the Native American art community.

Gene Arpelar

Loving the country he served

• Elders

Gene Arpelar is a Chickasaw veteran of the U.S. Navy whose time abroad deepened his love for America.

Jerry Brown

A patriotic WWII veteran with deep Chickasaw roots

• Public Service

Jeraldine "Jerry" Brown said it was her Chickasaw family members who taught her how to love life.

Tewanna Edwards

A career guided by compassion and dedicated to promoting peace, equality, access and inclusion

• Public Service

Tewanna Edwards is a Chickasaw peacemaker and health care administrator committed to peace, inclusion and diversity.

Bill Scott

His selfless sacrifice is a reflection of the unconquered and unconquerable Chickasaw warrior spirit

• Public Service

Born in 1933, Bill Scott is a proud Korean War veteran and member of the Chickasaw Nation.

Rose Shields-Jefferson

Treasured elder and preserver of the Chickasaw language

• Hall of Fame

Rose Shields-Jefferson was born in 1944 in Talihina, Oklahoma, and is the oldest of 13 children.

Joe F. Moore

A computing pioneer for the petroleum industry

• Hall of Fame

Mr. Moore applied his knowledge of computer modeling to the process of oil refining.

Thelma "Chincie" Ross

Military veteran devoted to furthering the progress of the Native American people

• Elders

Ross dedicated much of her life to tribal involvement and furthering the progress of the Native American people.

Brenda Kingery

Award-winning contemporary artist dedicated to women in the indigenous arts

• Arts & Music

Brenda Kingery is a professional artist who uses the experiences she has had to influence the subject matter for her visual stories.

Beaulah Shavney

A brave military veteran, treasured elder and proud Chickasaw citizen

• Public Service

Shavney was a proud Chickasaw woman and an original member of the Women's Army Auxiliary during World War II.