1m 30s

Our Warrior Identity Is Timeless

Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham, Director of Native American Studies, University of Oklahoma

• Warriors

Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham says that the Chickasaw warrior tradition dates back to the tribe's first contact with De Soto.

2m

The Chickasaw Warrior Identity

Brad Lieb

The Chickasaw men earned their warrior identity through a series of rites of passage in their youth.

1m 30s

The Chickasaw Creation Story

LaDonna Brown

LaDonna Brown describes the ancient story of creation that began with the Creator, bringing the first Chickasaw people to life on Earth.

1m

Lowak Shoppala': An All-Chickasaw Production

Lona Barrick

Lona Barrick describes why Lowak Shoppala' is unique as an all-Chickasaw production.

2m 30s

Lowak Shoppala': Costumes, Headdresses Transformed the Actors

Lona Barrick

Lona Barrick describes how Margaret Roach Wheeler's costumes transformed the actors in the production of Lowak Shoppala'.

1m 30s

Panther Women, Battle Strategist

Jeannie Barbour

Jeannie Barbour notes the role of Chickasaw women in battle as communicators and strategists.