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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...

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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

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

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

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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Actress portraying Te Ata holds traditional drum mallets in a scene from the Chickasaw film,

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Te Ata’s Story: Becoming the Beloved Chickasaw Storyteller

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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Historical collage of Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival photos, featuring black-and-white and color images spanning decades. Shows traditional gatherings, people in cultural dress and Governor Bill Anoatubby at the 1994 Chickasaw Festival AYA logo overlaid on coral gradient.

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

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

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 AYA app open to the Chickasaw Prayer feature 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)

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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