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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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Chickasaw Culture
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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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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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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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Chickasaw Elders Bring Chikashshanompa' (Chickasaw Language) to Life
AYA Is a Time Capsule Preserving Two of the Chickasaw Nation’s Treasures: Chickasaw Elders and Chickasaw Language.
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Move, Breathe, Meditate: AYA Helps Renew Body, Mind and Spirit
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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Why do Chickasaws Sing Choctaw Hymns
The story of shared language, faith and cultural preservation through sacred music.
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Stickball: How the Chickasaw Game Inspires a New Generation
The traditional sport of Chickasaw stickball, often called the "little brother of war," is far more than a game. For the Chickasaw Nation, stickball...