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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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Chickasaw Culture (2)
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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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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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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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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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‘Awe Walks’ Improve Well-being: Walk in Nature with AYA Walk
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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Dance, Pray, Speak, Sing: Chickasaw Culture Makes You Healthier
Dance is an essential part of Chickasaw tradition. Stomp dances were part of Chickasaws’ ceremonies to gather, give thanks, pray and renew themselves...