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. In Chickasaw, CHOKKOWA translates to the phrase “to go into” or the command “come in.”

SHOW MORE

Related Videos

5 Items

Naming the OKA' AABINIILI' Water Pavilion

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture
A large HAYIP, or pond, rests on the grounds of the Chickasaw Cultural Center, into which a large walkway and shelter structure have been built.

Naming the AAIMPA' Café

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture
The AAIMPA’ Café offers a traditionally inspired menu to visitors and employees of the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

Place Names at the Chickasaw Cultural Center

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture
This video tour of the Chickasaw Cultural Center identifies the numerous Chickasaw-language place names on campus.

Place Names at the Chickasaw Cultural Center: Keeping Our Language Alive

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture
The native tongue is kept alive in part by creating new words and place names in the Chickasaw language.

Naming the AAHOLIITOBLI', The Honor Garden

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture
This video tour of the Chickasaw Cultural Center identifies the numerous Chickasaw-language place names on campus.