1m

Melissa Tartsah Morgan and Vicky Gold

S4 • E5

After enduring a harrowing medical struggle, Vicky Gold and her daughter, Melissa Tartsah Morgan, agree: To be Chickasaw, you have strength.

1m 30s

Dr. Whitney Tolpinrud

S13 • E5

• Profiles of a Nation

Chickasaw citizen Dr. Whitney Tolpinrud says she always knew she would figure out a way to give back to her tribe.

1m

John Herrington: Chickasaw Determination

S5 • E7

Astronaut John Herrington speaks about the pride he feels for his Chickasaw heritage, and the importance of diligence in the face of adversity.

1m 30s

Abigail McNally

S17 • E7

• Profiles of a Nation

Introducing Abigail McNally, Aerospace Engineer. And Chickasaw.

1m 30s

Troy Lawrence

S17 • E6

• Profiles of a Nation

Meet Troy Lawrence. Putting bad guys behind bars using the most advanced data extraction technology available.

1m

Paula Vanbuskirk

S16 • E6

• Science

As Chief of Dental Services at the Chickasaw Nation, Dr. Paula Vanbuskirk is dedicated to the health and well-being of the nation's youngest citizens.

1m 30s

Diabetes and Culture

Tina Cooper

• Science

Native Americans once felt that diabetes was something that was inherited and simply dealt with as best as possible.

3m

Chickasaw Culture and Identity

Tina Cooper

• Science

Chickasaw culture is a mix of many things: caring about one another, self-improvement, a strong sense of family and a sense of identity.

4m

Getting Serious About Treatment Options

Vicky Gold

• Science

When her daughter began suffering kidney failure, Vicky Gold decided it was time to get serious about how to proceed with the medical treatment.

1m 30s

Lifestyle Changes

In honor of Diabetes Awareness

• Public Service

Increasing rates of diabetes make monitoring one's lifestyle a necessity.

1m 30s

Native American Risk

In Honor of Diabetes Awareness

• Public Service

Native American communities are statistically at a higher risk to become type 2 diabetic.

3m

Initial Kidney Treatments

Vicky Gold

• Science

Chickasaw mother Vicky Gold tells the story of the initial treatments for her daughter Melissa, after she was diagnosed with FSGS.

Dr. Suzanne Van Cooten

A Chickasaw scientist working to bring Native Americans into the field of meteorology

• Science

Van Cooten is a highly esteemed hydrometeorologist at the National Severe Storms Lab in Norman, Oklahoma.

Chris Carpenter

A spirit for success and innovation

• Science

Chickasaw citizen Chris Carpenter greatly admired his determined grandfather, a man who received his pilot’s license when he was just 16 years old.

Brandon Postoak D.O.

Emergency medicine doctor of osteopathic medicine inspired by his Chickasaw heritage

• Science

As an emergency medicine physician, Dr. Brandon Postoak hopes to inspire other First Americans to pursue careers in science and medicine.

Teri Centner

A dedicated proponent for Native Americans in the sciences

• Science

Chickasaw citizen Teri Centner is using her lifelong love of science and math to help youth succeed in these advanced fields.

Joshua Tingle

Challenging his skills and imagination to think beyond the possible

• Youth

Joshua Tingle is an intelligent and talented individual. He's a young Chickasaw, but is pushing the limits any way he can imagine.

Abigail McNally

Meet a young woman who thinks science is "cool." And who knows her Chickasaw heritage is so important.

• Science

As an aerospace engineer at Northrop Grumman, Abigail McNally recognizes the profound possibilities in the stars.