Episodes
54 Episodes
Ethnobotany
S2 • E1See the story of the ancient Chickasaws' versatile use of plant life in the Homeland and Indian Territory.
Clans to Constitutions
S2 • E2From the ancient clan system to modern constitutions, the Chickasaws have always valued sovereignty and self-governance through customs or laws.
And Our Mothers Cried
S1 • E1For several generations of Native American children the reality of the late 19th and early 20th centuries meant separation from their families.
The Voices of Our Ancestors
S1 • E2For centuries, Chickasaw passed down their sacred stories in their native tongue as oral histories, keeping the voices of their ancestors alive.
Traditional Medicine
S1 • E3Learn about the ancient methods of traditional Chickasaw healers—and the contemporary seekers after their vanishing knowledge.
Arrival In Indian Territory—Fort Washita
S1 • E4Challenges encountered in Indian Territory by the newly relocated Chickasaws led to the construction of Fort Washita.
Chickasaw Explorers 2018
S2 • E3See the life-changing journey to the Homeland that bonded ten Chickasaw students together and strengthened the connection to their ancestors.
Chickasaw Explorers 2019
S3 • E1Historical markers can be erected and books can be written, but retracing the steps of ancestors is a powerful experience for those who walk the path.
Tribal Resurgence
S3 • E2The survival of the Chickasaw Nation as a thriving sovereign nation is a true testament of leadership, determination and cultural identity.
Chickasaw Lawmen in Indian Territory
S4 • E2The stories of brave Chickasaw lawmen, including the heroic Lighthorsemen, comes to life in this depiction of life in 19th century Indian Territory.
Chickasaw Warriors
S4 • E1Dive into the history of the legendary warrior spirit that connects generations of heroic Chickasaws.
George Colbert - War of 1812
S3 • E4In Year Two of the War of 1812, Colonel John Coffee led 600 troops down the Natchez Trace.
Davy Crockett: An Early Supporter of Tribal Sovereignty
S4 • E1Frontiersman Davy Crockett was a neighbor to the 19th century Chickasaw Nation and saw tribal sovereignty as the foundation of this country.
The Lasting Historical Impact of the Chickasaws
S1 • E1The Chickasaws’ strong position on the Mississippi River blocked the path of French colonization.
The Battle of Fallen Timbers
S1 • E2In the summer of 1791, attacks on settlers in the Northwest Territory intensified.
Defeating De Soto in the Battle of Chicasa
S1 • E4Forcing their way into Chickasaw territory, Hernando de Soto and his brutal band of conquistadors took over an abandoned village.
Chickasaw Bluffs and Present-Day Memphis
S2 • E1Centuries before the city of Memphis was built, the Mississippi overlook was known as the Chickasaw Bluffs.
Holding Our Own in French Louisiana
S2 • E2France arrived in North America with dreams of wealth and empire.
A Promise from President Washington
S2 • E3In July of 1794, Chickasaw leader Piominko and others journeyed to Philadelphia to meet with President Washington.
Treaty of Hopewell: A Broken Promise
S2 • E4The Treaty of Hopewell was our first treaty with the U.S.
Series
6 Series
Chickasaw Heritage Series
Great Moments in Chickasaw HistoryThis documentary series explores the outstanding lives and events that marked the history of the Chickasaw Nation.
Winter Fire
A Chickasaw Storytellers' SeriesWinter Fire is a documentary series sharing stories related to Chickasaw history, culture, people and present-day tribal issues.
Our History Is World History
Discover How the World Came to Our DoorStories of the Chickasaw Nation, early America and the Age of Exploration are woven together to reveal a shared narrative.
Chickasaw Leaders & Legacies
The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw PeopleA series of historical and contemporary video biographies about the men and women who have left an indelible stamp on the Chickasaw Nation.
Elders Speak
Sharing Oral Histories"Elders Speak" explores the sharing of stories across generations in an intimate fireside setting.
Feature Films
Chickasaw Nation CinemaExplore the compelling narrative feature films created by Chickasaw Nation Productions.
Videos
460 Videos
Tishomingo: Our First Capital in Indian Territory
Neal McCalebThe town of Tishomingo was the original seat of the Chickasaw Nation and the tribe built its capitol there in 1898.
Settlers in the South
Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw NationWestward expansion found the Indian Nations fighting encroachment on their ancestral lands.
The Treaty of Hopewell: 1st Chickasaw Treaty with the U.S.
Neal McCalebThe Hopewell Treaty established a government-to-government relationship between the Chickasaw Nation and the newly formed United States.
Neal McCaleb: My Story
Neal McCalebOklahoma has over a century of statehood history and Neal McCaleb has roots there that go down deep.
Nixon's Vision: An Enlightened Indian Policy
Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw NationThe late 1960s were a period of protest and unrest for many in the U.S., including American Indians.
Two Treaties, One Message: Move West
Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw NationThe Choctaw Tribe signed the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek in 1830.
Indian Removal to the Wild West
Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw NationAfter valiantly standing beside him in the War of 1812, the Chickasaw and other tribes were soon betrayed by President Andrew Jackson.
Indians Defrauded by Guardians
Neal McCalebUpdates to the General Allotment Act allowed the Secretary of the Interior to declare tribal members “non compos mentis” or “not of sound mind.”
Prelude to Oklahoma Statehood: Census, Allotments
Neal McCalebNeal McCaleb shares how his own family was touched by the allotment of tribal lands in the lead up to Oklahoma statehood.
The Curtis Act Failed to End Tribal Governments
Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw NationThe amendment brought about allotment of tribal government lands to individual members of the Five Tribes.
The French and Indian Wars, Final Campaign
Brad LiebThe final campaign of the French war with the Chickasaw in 1739 involved an amassing of the French army at present-day Memphis.
Chickasaw "Hatchet Women" Attack, Singing
Brad LiebProtecting their land and way of life from the French, Chickasaw women joined the battle during the attack on Ogoula Tchetoka.
Battle of Ackia: Bienville Arrives a Month Late
Brad LiebThe anticipated attack by the French surge from the South led by Governor Bienville, arrived a month late.
Battle of Ackia: Chickasaws Return French Grenades
Brad LiebThe French began their attack on Ackia with grenades.
Bienville Attacks Ackia, the Longtown Cluster
Brad LiebUnder pressure from Choctaw guides with their own agenda, Bienville ordered an attack on the Chickasaw Longtown Cluster of villages.
Ackia Misfire: D'Arteguette Attacks Early
Brad LiebWith a large army and Indian allies, the French seemed poised to overtake the Chickasaws on March 26, 1736.
Unlocking the Chickasaw Past
Brad LiebThe academic and collector communities of Mississippi are coming together for an unprecedented collaboration that is unlocking the Chickasaw past.
Bienville Guided by Choctaws
Brad LiebThough he demanded to be taken to the Natchez village, Bienville wrote that the Choctaw guides led him “to and fro.”
Piominko Died Believing Peace Was Coming
Brad LiebThe great “Mountain Leader” Piominko was early to befriend the Americans.
Battle of Ackia: The French Plan to Crush the Chickasaws
Brad LiebThe Chickasaws had become a thorn in the side of the French, who often found their boats of supplies and goods for trading attacked and pillaged.
Events
2 Events
Treaty of the Chickasaw Council House
The tribe cedes close to six million acres in what is now Tennessee and AlabamaGeneral Jackson, riding a crest of popularity, led the U.S. negotiations at Chickasaw Leader George Colbert’s home.
Treaty of Old Town: Jackson's Purchase
The Chickasaws cede land in western Tennessee and Kentucky for land to the westThe U.S. agreed to pay the Chickasaws $20,000 per year for 15 years and the U.S. paid off certain debts in return for Chickasaw claims to land.
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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