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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 fluent, bilingual Chickasaw speakers were left. A way of life and an important perspective left us when...
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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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AYA Is a Time Capsule Preserving Two of the Chickasaw Nation’s Treasures: Chickasaw Elders and Chickasaw Language.
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Meditation offers a powerful pathway to relaxation and inner peace. Through this practice, you gain the ability to calm your mind, settle your nerves...
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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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The story of shared language, faith and cultural preservation through sacred music.
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The traditional sport of Chickasaw stickball, often called the "little brother of war," is far more than a game. For the Chickasaw Nation, stickball...
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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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Picture this: You are taking your daily walk, but instead of just counting steps, you are walking through history. According to the National...