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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 caught by the beauty and splendor of a place or a moment, you experience awe, and studies show that...
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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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AYA takes you places where history happened and introduces the people who lived it. When you take a walk with your AYA partner, you will embark on a...
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Dance is an essential part of Chickasaw tradition. Stomp dances were part of Chickasaws’ ceremonies to gather, give thanks, pray and renew themselves...
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The History of AYA in Three Simple Ingredients Once the idea for AYA was born, the AYA team came together to achieve the vision of encouraging...
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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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AYA Is a Time Capsule Preserving Two of the Chickasaw Nation’s Treasures: Chickasaw Elders and Chickasaw Language.
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With AYA, your footsteps unlock powerful stories narrated by the very people whose heritage they celebrate—Dynamic Chickasaw Women. As you move, each...
