Place Names at the Chickasaw Cultural Center

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This 9.5-minute video tour of the Chickasaw Cultural Center identifies the numerous Chickasaw language place names on campus, complete with an on-screen explanation of how the words fit together and what they mean.

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Our Mission: Place Names at the Chickasaw Cultural Center

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture
The Chickasaw Cultural Center was designed to reflect the heart and soul of HATTAK ALHIHD CHIKASHA, “the Chickasaw people.”

Naming the ABA' AANOWA' Sky Pavilion

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The ABA’ AANOWA’ Sky Pavilion extends out into this space above this hill, its name meaning “a place for walking above.”

Naming the CHIKASHA POYA Exhibit Center

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The exhibit center is a place built by, with and for the Chickasaw people.

Naming the KOCHCHA' AABINIILI' Amphitheater

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The large outdoor amphitheater is used for concerts, dramatic performances, gospel and Choctaw hymn singings, stomp dance demonstrations and more.

Naming the CHOKKOWA Bus Pavilion and Entrance

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture
The CHOKKOWA Bus Pavilion is located at the front of the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s building complex.