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Chickasaw Culture

Screens of the AYA Walk App showcasing Chickasaw language learning resources: the first features prayers, the second shows numbers with a song, and the third highlights a phrase, demonstrating the inclusion of Chickasaw words for language learning.

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

Wed, Feb 5, 2025

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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A grandmother sits with a child beside her, telling stories as four other children listen attentively around her. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with the children fully engaged in her storytelling, creating a sense of connection and tradition.

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Passing Down Traditions

Wed, Feb 5, 2025

Chickasaw traditions are at the heart of our identity. Connection to our ancestors and our community shape our future together.

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Two people smile and listen to Chickasaw history at an interactive museum exhibit.

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Self-Love Through Cultural Connection

Wed, Feb 5, 2025

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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Staying on Track: Maintaining Your Walking Goals

Wed, Jan 1, 2025

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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Te Ata’s Story: Becoming the Beloved Chickasaw Storyteller

Fri, Nov 1, 2024

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

Fri, Sep 27, 2024

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

Fri, Aug 2, 2024

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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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)

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

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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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

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

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

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

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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