1m 30s

Renewal of the Spiritual Fire

Jeannie Barbour

Jeannie Barbour discusses the traditional annual renewal of fires in Chickasaw households.

1m

Shell Shakers: Stomp Dance Rhythm-Makers

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture

• Culture

Turtle shell shakers are used in traditional stomp dances and are worn on the legs of Chickasaw women.

3m 30s

Stomp Dance: Conversations with God

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture

• Culture

Chickasaw stomp dances have always held spiritual significance.

2m 30s

Chickasaw Stomp Grounds: Fire, Dance and Smoke

Jeannie Barbour

Jeannie Barbour describes the stomp dance and the spiritual meaning of the smoke rising from the fire.

1m

Jeremy Wallace: Living Chickasaw Culture

Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw Nation

Jeremy Wallace was a cultural instructor at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, a drummer, singer, artist and stomp dancer.

1m

Eddie Postoak: Stomp Dance Prayer

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture

Cultural demonstrator Eddie Postoak describes the stomp dance, every aspect of which is spiritual and of central significance to the Chickasaws.

4m

The Chickasaw Cultural Center: Stomp Dance Demonstration

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture

• Culture

The Stomp Dance is an important aspect of Chickasaw culture that illustrates the Nation's spiritual and musical connection to the environment.

2m 30s

Chickasaw Dance Troupe

Jesse Lindsey, Cultural Activities Coordinator

Members of the Chickasaw Dance Troupe help to preserve traditional social dances that have been performed for generations.