The Chickasaw Nation

The Chickasaw Nation We are a federally recognized First American tribe of nearly 84,000 citizens. Chris Anoatubby is the current Governor of the Chickasaw Nation.

The Chickasaw Nation has tribal government headquarters located in Ada, Oklahoma and tribal jurisdiction in all, or parts, of 13 counties in south-central Oklahoma. The Chickasaw Nation provides a multitude of programs and services for its citizens. The programs and services include Children, Youth, Community, Culture, Education, Elders, Employment, Enterprises/Commerce, Family, Government, Health

and Wellness, Housing, and Legal. For more information call 580-436-2603 or visit www.Chickasaw.net. The citizenship application establishes citizenship in the Chickasaw Nation and is open to Chickasaws who are direct descendants of enrollees on the Dawes Commission Rolls. The applicant must first establish the CDIB (Certified Degree of Indian Blood) in order to apply for citizenship. Once the applicants have submitted the application, they will receive the photo I.D. citizenship card and certificate, welcoming them to the Chickasaw Nation. Visit www.chickasaw.net or call 580-436-7250 for more information. Public posting policy:

Welcome! This Chickasaw Nation page is a place for news, information and reminders concerning the Chickasaw Nation. It will also offer regular highlights of the tribe’s culture and history as well as its many programs and services. This page’s goal is to provide a useful and positive environment for everyone involved. For that reason, we reserve the right to remove content that:
• is threatening, abusive, obscene, indecent, or objectionable;
• is deceptive, false, or misleading;
• violates the intellectual property rights of other people
• is illegal, inappropriate, offensive, or hateful
• promotes or opposes any political issue or person campaigning for election to a political office
• implies we favor, endorse, certify, or otherwise support a third-party product or person
• compromises the safety, security or confidentiality of the Chickasaw Nation, its citizens, employees
or elected officials. We will attempt to address concerns posted here in a timely manner. Normal business hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Hitting the “Like” button on our page provides you the means to interact with us via Facebook. Likewise, when we “Like” other pages, it does not indicate support, favor or endorsement of a third-party by the Chickasaw Nation, only that we are choosing to interact and communicate via Facebook. Please also check out Facebook's Terms of Service for Facebook's take on posting rules and guidelines. Thank you for paying us a visit. Check back often for the latest Chickasaw Nation news.

09/05/2026

Want to learn Chikashshanompa' (the Chickasaw language)? Join us as we learn the word for “apple.”

| | |

09/04/2026
Enroll your child at one of our new Chickasaw Nation Child Development Centers! The Chickasaw Nation is expanding childc...
09/04/2026

Enroll your child at one of our new Chickasaw Nation Child Development Centers!

The Chickasaw Nation is expanding childcare services with new child development centers opening in Purcell, Tishomingo and Ada. Child development centers provide a positive, nurturing environment led by highly trained teachers and staff focused on overall development. Children must be 6 weeks to 4 years of age to enroll. Admission depends on center capacity. Enrollment is open now for eligible children. Childcare assistance is available to qualified applicants.

For more information, visit Chickasaw.net/Childcare.

Join the Chickasaw Business Network today for Apelachi Connections! This casual, come-and-go networking event brings tog...
09/04/2026

Join the Chickasaw Business Network today for Apelachi Connections!

This casual, come-and-go networking event brings together driven First American entrepreneurs who are ready to launch, grow or scale their businesses. The event will take place Sept. 15 from 4-6 p.m. at the Apelachi Business Center, 1011 Colony Drive, Ada, Oklahoma.

For more information or to register, visit ChickasawBusinessNetwork.com.

Register today for the Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk! The free event will take place ...
09/04/2026

Register today for the Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk!

The free event will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, at Tishomingo High School in Tishomingo, Oklahoma.

To register online, visit ChickasawFestival5k.ItsYourRace.com.

|

-The Chickasaw Nation Car Seat Safety Program provides free inspections of child passenger seats and parent education r...
09/04/2026

-The Chickasaw Nation Car Seat Safety Program provides free inspections of child passenger seats and parent education regarding proper fit of car seats, laws, regulations and vehicle safety. During car seat checks, a certified passenger safety technician ensures the child safety seat is properly installed in the vehicle, the seat correctly fits the child and the seat is in good condition.

The car seat safety program performs car seat checks by appointment and at scheduled community events. For more information, visit Chickasaw.net/CarSeat.

09/03/2026
09/03/2026

The Chickasaw Nation is dedicated to offering programs and services to support strong mental health. In recognition of Su***de Prevention Month, we encourage everyone to explore the many resources we offer to enhance mental wellness and resilience.

We offer a variety of services to assist families and people of all ages, including behavioral psychiatry, su***de prevention services and the Chikasha Anokfilli, “thinking Chickasaw,” mental health initiative, which emphasizes prevention and early intervention with a focus on cultural traditions.

To learn more about these and other services, please visit Chickasaw.net/MentalWellness.

Learn from certified childbirth educators about the birthing process, WIC benefits during and after pregnancy, postpartu...
09/03/2026

Learn from certified childbirth educators about the birthing process, WIC benefits during and after pregnancy, postpartum and newborn care, car seat safety and infant CPR at this month’s prenatal classes.

Join us Sept. 10 and 17 at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in the Purple Room. All classes are from 1-3 p.m. For more information, call (580) 421-6200.

09/03/2026

Have you been tuning in for new episodes of "Chikasha Poya”? Join us Sept. 5 for a new episode on KFOR Oklahoma City Channel 4 at 5 p.m. and KXII Texoma Channel 12 at 10:35 p.m.

To view the full episode of "Chikasha Poya” online, visit Chickasaw.net/ChikashaPoya.

Address

Ada, OK

Telephone

+15804362603

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Chickasaw Nation posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to The Chickasaw Nation:

Shortcuts

Share

Category