AYA Walk Team

A English to Chickasaw dictionary is open to a page providing Chickasaw language translations of English words with a pronunciation guide. Diagonally across the bottom left corner is a green banner with the AYA and Chickasaw Nation logos.

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Embrace Chickasaw Wisdom: Learn Actionable Words from the AYA App for Everyday Life

Discover Chickasaw Words You Can Use: The AYA app takes you on a transformative fitness journey and opens the door to the beautiful Chickasaw language. Through the app, you will discover words and phrases to enrich your everyday life. These...

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Two people, one in a traditional Chickasaw ribbon shirt with red ribbons and one in a pink and purple traditional Chickasaw dress are holding hands. In the left corner of the image is a red triangle with the AYA and Chickasaw Nation logos.

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Refresh Your Mind by Connecting to Chickasaw Culture

We all have a deep need for connection and belonging. There can be immense mental health benefits from connecting to the culture, history and...

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Discover Hidden Gems: Exploring AYA's Point of Interest

Imagine walking through your neighborhood and suddenly discovering the hidden stories behind places you pass every day. This is exactly what Points...

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The Sacred Art of Storytelling: A Chickasaw Women's Tradition

Storytelling holds deep significance in Chickasaw culture. It is not just a form of entertainment; it is vital to the preservation of history, values...

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Connecting with Nature: The AYA Experience

Have you ever felt refreshed after a walk in the park or noticed how your mood lifts when sunlight streams through your window? There is a reason for...

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How the Three Sisters Tradition Celebrates Chickasaw Women's Power

In Chickasaw culture, strength grows from the earth itself. The ancient agricultural practice known as the “Three Sisters,” tanchi' (corn), bala'...

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Discover the Beauty of the Chickasaw Language: Your Guide to Learning Through the AYA Walk App

Are you ready to explore Chikashshanompa' (the Chickasaw language)? Through the AYA Walk App, your journey to learn our ancestral language becomes...

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Master Your Breath, Transform Your Mental Health

Discover how simple breathing exercises can reduce stress, improve focus and enhance your overall well-being in just minutes a day.

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Chikashshanompa': Keeping Chickasaw Culture and Traditions Alive

Emily Shon-she Johnson Dickerson was the last known person who spoke only Chickasaw. With Dickerson’s passing in December 2013, fewer than 100...

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Men's Health: Step Into Fitness, One Walk at a Time

What if the key to improving your health and reconnecting with your roots was as simple as taking a walk? Men can carry a lot on their shoulders....

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