The Creek War

Began as a civil war within the Creek Nation but later included the U.S. and Chickasaws

The war began as a civil war within the Creek Nation over American encroachment.

Settling Down

A separation from the Choctaw Nation and a new era of self-governance

In 1855 the Chickasaw signed a treaty of separation from the Choctaws and regained their independence and rights to self-government.

The French Build on Natchez Soil

A move that would lead to four wars with the French and their Choctaw allies

The Chickasaws had allied with England, while the Choctaws sided with France.

First American Indian in Space

Astronaut John Herrington embarks on the sixteenth Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station

John Herrington became the first enrolled member of a Native American tribe to fly in space.

Education and Commerce

The founding of the first Chickasaw holissaapisa, or schools

Once settled, the Chickasaws recognized the importance of developing their own commerce and educational systems.

Bank2

A community bank founded to meet the financial needs of Native Americans

Bank2 is a community bank wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation, dedicated to meeting the needs of Native Americans.

Offers Rejected

Levi Colbert flatly turns down Commissioner William Clark

On October 17, 1826, a Council was held between Commissioners William Clark and two others and Chickasaw representatives.

Treaty with the Chickasaw, 1834

Detailed stipulations from the 1832 Treaty of Pontotoc Creek and the land sales

A supplementary treaty was signed between the Chickasaw Nation and the United States in Washington, D.C., on May 24, 1834.

Indian Reorganization Act

Proposed to restore more sovereignty to the Native American people

The Wheeler-Howard Bill became known as the Indian Reorganization Bill or IRA. It was proposed by the new Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

Treaty with the Chickasaw, 1830, Unratified (also known as Treaty of Franklin)

Not ratified by the U.S. Senate and would eventually become void

The Chickasaw were forced to cede their lands in return for land west of the Mississippi River.

A Time of Pivotal Change

The deaths of two great leaders marked a turning point in Chickasaw and United States relations

George Washington died on December 14, 1799. There is not an exact date for Piominko's death.

Floyd Maytubby Appointed As Governor

A World War II and Great Depression governorship

Floyd Maytubby was appointed governor of the Chickasaw Nation in 1939. He served as governor from 1939-1963.

Chickasaw Nation Industries

Growing into over a dozen subsidiaries in multiple lines of businesses since its inception

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Since 1996, CNI has continued to grow and expand with over a dozen subsidiaries in multiple lines of businesses and over 1,700 employees nationwide.

Trade Relationship Grows

The movement of goods between Carolina traders and the Chickasaws increase

The English in the Carolina colony were aware of the French claims and explorations in the Mississippi Valley, and eagerly pushed west.

Tupelo Dedicates Piominko Statue

Honoring the Chickasaw Nation's original homelands

In 2005, a six-foot tall bronze sculpture by William Beckwith was unveiled in front of the Tupelo City Hall. Kirk Perry represented the Chickasaws.

Moundville, the Ancient City

The largest settlement of Mississippian culture on the Black Warrior River in central Alabama

By 1250 Moundville was a city with close to 1,000 people and one of the larger settlements in North America, north of Mexico.

John Adams Elected President, Chickasaw George Colbert Emerges As Leader

A change in federal policy and a new era of challenges for the Chickasaws

John Adams didn't continue George Washington's policy of guaranteeing and protecting sovereign Native American territories.

Enabling Act

Congress prepares Oklahoma for statehood

In 1906 Congress passed the Enabling Act, which provided for a draft of a constitution for a single state made up of Oklahoma and Indian Territory.

First Chickasaw Business, Chickasaw Motor Inn

The first of many successful economic ventures to come

In 1972, the Chickasaw Nation purchased a travel lodge in Sulphur, Oklahoma, paving the way for successful economic ventures around the globe.

Sovereign Medical Clinic

Expanded healthcare solutions for the Chickasaw people

Officials within the Chickasaw Nation broke ground on a complex that now houses the Sovereign Medical Clinic and Sovereign Pharmacy & Fine Gifts.