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Actor portraying TeAta holds traditional drum mallets in a scene from the Chickasaw film 'Te Ata.' Title reads 'The Voices Behind Te Ata: Meet the Mentors Who Inspired a Legend' alongside three vintage photos and white AYA logo.

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Te Ata’s Story: Becoming the Beloved Chickasaw Storyteller

Have you ever thought about how role models shape our lives? For Te Ata, a renowned Chickasaw storyteller, this inspiration came from the teachers and mentors who helped her find her path. In this post, we will take you through the key influences...

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AYA's new Walking Partner feature showing two mobile screens displaying historical content about Douglas H. Johnston. The app interface includes episode listings about Tribal Politics and Indian Territory, set against a blue gradient background with 'NEW Walking Partner' text and AYA logo.

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Introducing Your New Walking Companion, Governor Douglas H. Johnston

Governor Johnston served the Chickasaw Nation for more than 39 years during an incredibly transformative period. His tenure, spanning the late 1890s...

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Historical collage of Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival photos, featuring black-and-white and color images spanning decades. Shows traditional gatherings, people in cultural dress and Governor Bill Anoatubby at the 1994 Chickasaw Festival AYA logo overlaid on coral gradient.

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Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival: A Journey Through Time and Tradition

Ever wondered how the Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival became such an important tradition? It is a story of resilience, unity and pride. In this...

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Bronze sculpture of a Chickasaw rider on horseback against sunset sky

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Chickasaw Legacy with Horses

Horsemanship is deeply embedded in Chickasaw history. Although the Chickasaw people did not originate from a horse culture, we have a deep love and...

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Athletic shoe mid-stride on paved path, showing white sneaker sole and teal companion shoe. Teal and blue geometric overlay on left side with white AYA logo. Natural sunlit background with trees. White border frames the image. Emphasizes movement and summer walking safety.

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Tips for Safe Summer Walking

A beautiful day is the perfect opportunity to get your AYA steps in, but walking safely in the summer heat takes a bit of extra planning. Summer heat...

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Three iPhones showing the Chickasaw Prayer app on a turquoise background. Features include reading and listening to prayers in English and Chickasaw. The center screen shows 'Unlock the Chickasaw Spirit' menu, with 'LEARN AND LISTEN TO CHICKASAW PRAYERS' as the header.

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Learn Chickasaw Anompa ilbashshaˈ (Prayers)

Learn about the role of prayer in Chickasaw culture and how you can hear (and learn) prayers in the Chickasaw language.

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AYA's mindfulness app interface on two iPhone screens. Left screen displays a meditation timer with pause button, right shows feature menu. Text reads 'Mindfulness Made Simple' with 'Step-by-Step Guide' subtitle. Turquoise to purple gradient background with geometric patterns.

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Discover AYA's Mindfulness Feature: A Step-by-Step Guide

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started with AYA's New Mindfulness Feature To enjoy AYA's new Mindfulness Feature and start your journey towards a...

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Screenshot of the AYA Walk App's mindfulness features: yoga session with person stretching in burgundy top, Choctaw hymn sheet music labeled 'Uba Isht Taloa 48', and breathing exercise interface with teal circular progress indicator. Shows app's integration of movement, cultural traditions, and meditation.

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Move, Breathe, Meditate: AYA Helps Renew Body, Mind and Spirit

AYA Launches New Mindfulness Feature We are excited to announce that AYA Walk is launching a new mindfulness feature in May! Now, on top of counting...

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Person wearing 'Creating Chickasaw Leaders' t-shirt sits overlooking a dramatic red rock canyon with blue water below. View is from behind, showing AYA logo with coral overlay. Image illustrates connection between nature walks and mindfulness.

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‘Awe Walks’ Improve Well-being: Walk in Nature with AYA Walk

Have you stopped to take in the beauty of a sunset, smiled at the joyful innocence of a child or been moved by the notes of a song you heard? When...

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A photo of a person in athletic wear smiling and holding workout equipment, against a teal background featuring stylized avatars of AYA walking partners in traditional/cultural dress. The AYA logo appears in white on a purple diagonal section at the bottom.

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Strengthen Mind and Body: Immerse Yourself in Chickasaw History as You Walk Toward Health

Walk Among Legendary Heroes: AYA Weaves Historical Narratives into Your Fitness Journey What do all these have in common? A Chickasaw warrior who...

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