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Are you ready to explore Chikashshanompa' (the Chickasaw language)? Through the AYA Walk App, your journey to learn our ancestral language becomes both meaningful and accessible. Our language is a gift from Abaꞌ Binniꞌliꞌ (the one who sits above)...
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Chickasaw traditions are at the heart of our identity. Connection to our ancestors and our community shape our future together.
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Research shows that culture plays a significant role in achieving the positive well-being of First American/Indigenous people. The combination of...
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“This application continues to keep me and my family motivated to get our daily steps in, all while connecting with our culture.”
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Picture this: You are taking your daily walk, but instead of just counting steps, you are walking through history. According to the National...
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Every January, millions of Americans set out on a journey toward better health. According to Forbes Health, nearly half of all New Year's resolutions...
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Have you ever thought about how role models shape our lives? For Te Ata, a renowned Chickasaw storyteller, this inspiration came from the teachers...
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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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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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Horsemanship is deeply embedded in Chickasaw history. Although the Chickasaw people did not originate from a horse culture, we have a deep love and...
