A Concise Chickasaw Dictionary presents the orthography used by Jesse and Vinnie May (James) Humes in A Chickasaw Dictionary and the orthography provided by Pamela Munro and Catherine Willmond in Chickasaw: An Analytical Dictionary side-by-side for the first time in a simple English-to-Chickasaw reference book. Based on the original entries from A Chickasaw Dictionary, this newest tribal language dictionary also incorporates edited entries and new entries taken from audio files recorded by Mrs. Humes in the 1970s, after the first publication of A Chickasaw Dictionary. Authors: Joshua D. Hinson Jesse and Vinnie May Humes
Follow the lives of Montford T. Johnson’s family and friends through a span of fifty years. Witness the work, ranch parties, cattle rustling, gun fights, tornadoes, encroachment of white settlers, the run of 1889, and the rise, fall, and revival of the mighty Chickasaw Nation. Written by Neil R. Johnson and edited by C. Neil Kingsley. (Paperback)
The third volume of this series presents stories of cultural and historic preservation efforts, and profiles notable Chickasaw personalities of the twentieth century, essays on topics such as the significance of the 1729 Natchez uprising and Chief Piomingo’s famous meeting with George Washington on July 11, 1794. Author: Richard Green
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Format: Blu-RayTe Ata (TAY’ AH-TAH) is based on the inspiring, true story of Mary Thompson Fisher, a woman who traversed cultural barriers to become one of the greatest Native American performers of all time. Blu-Ray includes: Full Length feature film Te AtaBehind the scenes footageToward the Rising Sun Music VideoOfficial Film TrailerTe Ata is a Chickasaw Nation Production. For more information visit TeAtaMovie.com.
Format: DVDTe Ata (TAY’ AH-TAH) is based on the inspiring, true story of Mary Thompson Fisher, a woman who traversed cultural barriers to become one of the greatest Native American performers of all time. DVD includes: Full Length feature film Te AtaBehind the scenes footageToward the Rising Sun Music VideoOfficial Film TrailerTe Ata is a Chickasaw Nation Production. For more information visit TeAtaMovie.com.
Format: Blu-rayMary Frances “Te Ata” Thompson was born and raised in the Chickasaw Nation, where her family settled following the removal of Chickasaw People from their original tribal homelands of Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky.Thompson’s birth coincided with the United States efforts to dismantle tribal governments, discouraging tribal traditions and allotting collective tribal lands to individual tribal citizens. During this time of government enforced assimilation, Thompson stood out as a voice for cultural preservation.She embraced the Chickasaw tradition of storytelling and transformed herself into the world-renowned performer, Te Ata. Throughout her travels and performances, Te Ata kept her Chickasaw heritage close to heart and shared the unique story and spirit of the Chickasaw people.By studying and performing traditional Native American stories, she overturned negative stereotypes and advocated the preservation of Indigenous American cultures.In this one-hour documentary, discover how this dynamic Chickasaw woman successfully navigated the social, geographic and cultural distances to become one of the most successful Native American performers in history.Follow Te Ata’s illustrious career, wherein she entertained and educated audiences, including President Franklin and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and their guests - the King and Queen of England.Free Educational Curriculum Available for elementary and secondary education classrooms. Click here to download today.Bearer of the Morningis a Chickasaw Nation Production and the second installment of the Chickasaw Heritage Series.
Learn to speak and write the vibrant Chickasaw language! For the beginning student, it’s like having your own language coach ready and waiting anytime and – anywhere. A companion program to The Introduction to Chickasaw. Speakers: Yvonne Alberson, Jerry Imotchey, and Carlin Thompson.
Format: DVDMary Frances “Te Ata” Thompson was born and raised in the Chickasaw Nation, where her family settled following the removal of Chickasaw People from their original tribal homelands of Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky.Thompson’s birth coincided with the United States efforts to dismantle tribal governments, discouraging tribal traditions and allotting collective tribal lands to individual tribal citizens. During this time of government enforced assimilation, Thompson stood out as a voice for cultural preservation.She embraced the Chickasaw tradition of storytelling and transformed herself into the world-renowned performer, Te Ata. Throughout her travels and performances, Te Ata kept her Chickasaw heritage close to heart and shared the unique story and spirit of the Chickasaw people.By studying and performing traditional Native American stories, she overturned negative stereotypes and advocated the preservation of Indigenous American cultures.In this one-hour documentary, discover how this dynamic Chickasaw woman successfully navigated the social, geographic and cultural distances to become one of the most successful Native American performers in history.Follow Te Ata’s illustrious career, wherein she entertained and educated audiences, including President Franklin and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and their guests - the King and Queen of England.Free Educational Curriculum Available for elementary and secondary education classrooms. Click here to download today.Bearer of the Morningis a Chickasaw Nation Production and the second installment of the Chickasaw Heritage Series.
Format: DVDFirst Encounter documents the actions taken by the Chickasaw during their first contact with Europeans. The documentary highlights the encounters, struggles and perseverance of the Chickasaw people throughout Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto’s attempted conquest.DVD special features include the official film trailer and behind-the-scenes extras:"The Sounds of First Encounter""Props and Costumes""The Making of a Scene""Construction of Chicasa"Free Educational Curriculum Available for elementary and secondary education classrooms. Click here to download today.First Encounter is a Chickasaw Nation Production and the first installment of the Chickasaw Heritage Series.
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Display your Chickasaw Pride with this durable license plate frame! Featuring the phrase, "Chickasaw Nation."
CD-ROM contains over 7,000 words! Compiled by Rev. Jesse and Vinnie May Humes, this useful reference is sure to help you master the Chickasaw language.
Format: Blu-raySet in 1920s rural Oklahoma, Pearl is based on the remarkable true story of Chickasaw aviatrix, Pearl Carter Scott –the youngest licensed pilot in American history. Mentored by world-renowned aviator Wiley Post, Pearl first pilots a plane at the age of 12 and becomes a commercial pilot and local celebrity before she reaches adulthood. As she finds love and becomes a wife and mother, her two greatest passions collide.Special 2-Disc Set includes:Full length feature film “Pearl”Deleted ScenesJust One Dream Music VideoThe Making of PearlCast & Crew CommentaryPearl Carter Scott: On Top of the World DocumentaryFree Educational Curriculum Available for elementary and secondary education classrooms. Click here to download today.Pearl is a Chickasaw Nation Production.
Format: DVDSet in 1920s rural Oklahoma, Pearl is based on the remarkable true story of Chickasaw aviatrix, Pearl Carter Scott –the youngest licensed pilot in American history. Mentored by world-renowned aviator Wiley Post, Pearl first pilots a plane at the age of 12 and becomes a commercial pilot and local celebrity before she reaches adulthood. As she finds love and becomes a wife and mother, her two greatest passions collide.Special 2-Disc Set includes:Full length feature film “Pearl”Deleted ScenesJust One Dream Music VideoThe Making of PearlCast & Crew CommentaryPearl Carter Scott: On Top of the World DocumentaryFree Educational Curriculum Available for elementary and secondary education classrooms. Click here to download today.Pearl is a Chickasaw Nation Production.
The final volume in this series, Chikasha Stories Volume Three: Shared Wisdom, features stories that show the admiration ancient Chickasaw people had for animals and their wisdom. It explores ancient Chickasaw culture, and for the first time in the Chikasha Stories series humans speak, sharing their beliefs about Aba’ Binni’li, the creator of all things.Author: Glenda Galvan Illustrator: Jeannie Barbour
The first published dictionary of the Chickasaw language, A Chickasaw Dictionary has served as an important reference guide over the years. Compiled at the behest of former Chickasaw governor Overton James, the dictionary took Vinnie May Humes and her husband, Reverend Jesse Humes, two and a half years to complete. Tragically, Jesse Humes died in 1966, just as the first draft was completed. Mrs. Humes finished the work herself, in honor of her husband.Authors: Jesse and Vinnie May Humes
The second cookbook published by the Press, ilittibaaimpa’: Let’s Eat Together! A Chickasaw Cookbook brings together recipes, reminiscences, and heaping helpings of slices of life from the kitchens of five modern Chickasaw Nation families as they share their favorite dishes for those special times when they gather to enjoy good food and good times together. Authors: JoAnn Ellis Vicki Penner
Rebecca Hatcher Travis bases the poems in this exquisite collection on memories of her Chickasaw family and the Oklahoma landscapes that surrounded her as a child. Her poems also serve as testimonies to the ancestors who have passed on to the next life. Picked Apart the Bones won the 2006 First Book Award for Poetry from the Native Writers’ Circle of the Americas.Author: Rebecca Hatcher Travis
More than two hundred years ago, Chickasaws confronted the unrelenting whirlwind of intrigue, treachery, and uncertainty that surrounded the American Revolution. The Spanish, the British, and the colonies that would become the fledgling United States either courted the Chickasaws’ favor or plotted against them. The times called for leaders who could find the most certain path toward the Chickasaws’ survival and the preservation of their sovereignty. Out of those times, from the ranks of Chickasaw warriors, came Piominko, who rose to a position of leadership, recognition, and trust achieved by few others during that pivotal period in history.In 1794, Piominko met with President George Washington in Philadelphia, an event set down in history’s record by future President John Quincy Adams. Their conclave helped forge the relationship between the Chickasaw Nation and the US government that has lasted since and has been an important ingredient in the persistence and renaissance of the Chickasaws as a sovereign people and culture. Piominko: Chickasaw Leader tells the story of a Native American leader whose unwavering dedication in the face of monumental challenges proved crucial to the survival of two nations—his and the United States.Authors: Mitch Caver Thomas Cowger
The biography of rodeo and entertainment producer Ken Lance and the beginning of his sports arena. Lance made an indelible impact on the lives of some of country music’s most successful entertainers. This in-depth look at his life and career gives the reader a birds-eye-view of how he achieved his own success. (Paperback)Authors: Ruth Lance Wester June Proctor
This epic novel chronicles the lives of three generations of a brawling pioneer family as they struggle to save themselves and the Chickasaw Nation from annihilation. (Hardcover)Authors: Bill and Cindy Paul
The definitive biography of one of history’s most famous Chickasaws, Te Ata Thompson Fisher, is reintroduced by Chickasaw Press as a collector’s edition in hardcover, featuring additional photos, many previously unpublished, from Te Ata’s private family collection.Author: Richard Green
In 1987, Te Ata (1895-1995) became the first person officially declared an “Oklahoma Treasure.” Her performances of American Indian folklore enchanted European royalty, Americans of all ages, and Native populations from Canada to Peru. Richard Green’s biography is based on extensive research of the artist’s personal papers, memorabilia, and letters and photographs exchanged between Te Ata and her husband, Clyde Fisher.Author: Richard Green
Against a historical background, Arrell M. Gibson relates the story of the Chickasaws from their first recorded contacts with Europeans in the lower Mississippi Valley in 1540 to final dissolution of the Chickasaw Nation in 1906. Published by the University of Oklahoma Press. (Paperback)Author: Arrell M. Gibson
This Native American fiction is set against a backdrop of Indian Territory in the late 1890’s. The captivating story of Tishomingo centers on the people of the Chickasaw Nation, their way of life, and assimilation before Oklahoma statehood.Author: Mary Ruth Hughes
Designed for children ages five to twelve, the Chickasaw Journeys Activity Book uses a variety of engaging activities to introduce Chickasaw history, language, and culture. Some activities can be completed from home, while others require children to visit historical and cultural sites within the Chickasaw Nation. Children have the opportunity to earn trade beads during their on-site visits and are granted membership to the Ofi’ Tohbi Club, which includes a club patch and coin, upon completion of the book.Author: White Dog Press
Volume Two features profiles of thirty-six tribal members, including an Olympic gold medalist, a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, a Chickasaw Nation attorney general who rode with notorious outlaw Billy the Kid, and three Chickasaw governors who played crucial roles in the twentieth-century revitalization of the tribe.Author: Richard Green
Volume Four rounds out the collection by presenting a mosaic of twenty-six essays covering a diverse range of topics, including eighteenth-century Chickasaw culture, a Chickasaw’s struggle with the aftermath of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building, and the tribe’s part in the construction of the Washington Monument.Author: Richard Green
Chickasaw Removal discovers and adds authoritative detail to a dark and defining moment in American and Native history. Amanda L. Paige, Fuller L. Bumpers, and Daniel F. Littlefield Jr. highlight the character of the Chickasaw people and investigate frauds that plundered their wealth during the Removal period.Authors: Fuller L. Bumpers Daniel F. Littlefield Jr. Amanda L. Paige
Galvan and Barbour team up once again to bring to life five traditional Chickasaw stories drawn from the voices of Chickasaw elders and historical records.Author: Glenda Galvan Illustrator: Jeannie Barbour
This illustrated collection of stories, drawn from Chickasaw oral tradition, is the first bilingual book series published by Chickasaw Press. Artfully told in both English and Chickasaw by premier Chickasaw storyteller and tribal elder Glenda Galvan, the collection serves as an introduction to the Chickasaw language, while preserving the storytelling tradition that is so vital to Chickasaw culture. Presented as children’s stories, the collection is brought to life with the whimsical and vibrant illustrations of award-winning Chickasaw artist Jeannie Barbour. Volume One introduces the kindred spirit Chickasaw people have always shared with animals and nature. Each tale teaches important life lessons and provides an ancient Chickasaw perspective on why things in nature occur the way they do.Author: Glenda Galvan Illustrator: Jeannie BarbourAbout the AppThe Chickasaw Press is proud to preserve Chickasaw storytelling tradition with the Chikasha Stories app. Based on the award-winning book Chikasha Stories, Volume One: Shared Spirit by Chickasaw storyteller Glenda Galvan, the app features highlighted narration that allows children of all ages to read along with our traditional stories in English or Chickasaw. Interactive images let users touch characters and objects on the screen to hear the name spoken in Chickasaw. Presented as children's stories, each tale teaches important life lessons, and readers can choose to listen along with the narration, or to read each story for themselves. Narratives feature Glenda Galvan, Joshua D. Hinson, Jerry Imotichey, and Joann Ellis. Illustrations by award-winning Chickasaw artist Jeannie Barbour.
The Chickasaw Collection at the National Museum of the American Indian presents the stunning collection of Chickasaw artifacts held by the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., bringing each item to life with brilliant, full-color images and commentary by Joshua D. Hinson, director of the Chickasaw Nation’s language revitalization program. An experienced researcher in Chickasaw language, history, and material culture, Hinson uses his unique expertise to explain the history of the objects in the collection, revealing the significance of each in Chickasaw daily life, both past and present.Author: Joshua D. Hinson
Recipes, reminiscences and lessons in Chickasaw life are the main ingredients for ilimpa’chi’ (We’re Gonna Eat!): A Chickasaw Cookbook, the first cookbook produced by the Chickasaw Press. Chickasaw cooks JoAnn Ellis and Vicki Penner selected recipes and illuminated them with glimpses and scenes from growing up around kitchens and outdoor cooking fires. ilimpa’chi’ also features a glossary of Chickasaw terms and phrases taken from traditions of food and family.Authors: JoAnn Ellis Vicki Penner
Astronaut John Herrington shares his passion for space travel and his Chickasaw heritage as he gives children a glimpse into his astronaut training at NASA and his mission to the International Space Station. Learn what it takes to train for space flight, see the tasks he completed in space, and join him on his spacewalk 220 miles above the earth. This unique children’s book is illustrated with photos from Herrington’s training and space travel and includes an English-to-Chickasaw vocabulary list with space-related terms.Author: John Herrington
Chickasaw artist Mike Larsen and his wife, Martha Larsen, again team up to offer perspectives on the varied lives of twenty-three tribal elders whose lives encompass a broad sweep of experience. Proud to Be Chickasaw presents Mike Larsen’s expressive paintings, each accompanied by a biographical piece written by author and artist Jeannie Barbour, which together capture the spirit of the elders, the most revered members of Chickasaw and American Indian society.Authors: Jeannie Barbour Mike and Martha Larsen
Morgan profiles the lives of three nineteenth-century Chickasaw governors—Cyrus Harris, Winchester Colbert, and William L. Byrd. Revealing the three leaders not merely as historic politicians, but as human beings, Morgan portrays their personal and political lives against literary backdrops relating directly to their experiences—Cyrus Harris with his northern Mississippi neighbors, the Faulkners; Civil War governor Winchester Colbert with Native American literature about war; and William L. Byrd with his great-grandniece Jodi A. Byrd’s twenty-first-century indigenous critiques of colonialism.Author: Phillip Carroll Morgan
Holding the distinction of the first book ever published by Chickasaw Press, Chickasaw Unconquered and Unconquerable traces Chickasaw history from our ancient homelands in the Southeast to the thriving nation we are today, exemplifying why the Chickasaw people have proven we are one of the most resilient cultures in American history. Vivid images by award-winning photographer David Fitzgerald and insightful essays by Chickasaw writers Jeannie Barbour, Amanda Cobb-Greetham and Linda Hogan highlight this incredible story.Authors: Jeannie Barbour Amanda Cobb-Greetham Linda HoganPhotographer: David Fitzgerald
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Customized with Chickasaw Nation logoBlack 3-in-1 ballpoint pen has a colored cap, chrome barrel and trim, LED light and a capacitive stylus that works with touch screen devices.
Western style pewter cast belt buckle of the Chickasaw Nation seal.
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Western bolo tie of the Chickasaw Nation seal, made from a silver-like cast with gold plated accents.
Researched and written by Phillip Carroll Morgan, with an introduction by Judy Goforth Parker, Dynamic Chickasaw Women presents the lives of women who had an impact on Chickasaw history during the periods of removal from the homelands, difficulties in Indian Territory, and the tumult of Oklahoma’s early statehood days. Some of the women are widely known and celebrated among members of the Chickasaw Nation today, while the stories of some provide surprising revelations.Authors: Phillip Carroll Morgan Judy Goforth Parker
The Chickasaw Lives series contains a unique collection of articles and essays which reveal the colorful spectrum of Chickasaw history and culture as seen through the eyes of the Chickasaw Nation’s tribal historian, Richard Green. Volume One traces the story of the Chickasaws through a series of challenges from prehistory to the modern era. Topics include the Chickasaw’s epic triumph against Hernando de Soto, European colonial manipulations and wars, removal to Indian Territory, the land-allotment period, and the Chickasaw Nation’s revitalization during the twentieth century.Author: Richard Green
In 1995 Pearl Carter Scott was inducted into both the Oklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of Fame and the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame for her feats as the United States’ youngest pilot. A native of Marlow, Oklahoma, Pearl completed her first solo flight at the age of thirteen, after learning to fly from famed aviator Wiley Post. She continued to work as a stunt pilot until eighteen, when she retired to focus on her family. This new collector’s edition of the biography Never Give Up! The Life of Pearl Carter Scott offers readers additional photos and memorabilia from the Chickasaw aviatrix, highlighting her love of family, friends, and her Native American heritage. The comprehensive biography follows Pearl from early childhood to her piloting days, through the hard times of the Great Depression, and into her later years as a Chickasaw legislator and Hall of Fame inductee. Author: Paul F. Lambert
Beautiful and treacherous, the Western plains of Indian Territory were home to one of the most colorful personalities of the 19th century—Chickasaw rancher Montford T. Johnson. Orphaned at a young age, Johnson survived great hardships and tragedy to establish a vast ranching empire along the famous cattle highway of the American West, the Chisholm Trail. Inspired by a true story, this dramatic film tells of his time among settlers, cowboys, tribes, military and bandits. Armed with grit and determination, Montford had the courage that was needed to tame what seemed an infinite wilderness, while always maintaining respect for those who lived there. DVD includes: Full length feature film Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher (96 minutes)Behind-the-scenes videos: Keeping the Culture, Learning the Ropes, Meet the Cast, Meet the Crew and Only in OklahomaFilm trailer Content Advisory: feature film contains scenes with implied or mild violence. Produced by Chickasaw Nation Productions. For more information visit ChickasawRancher.com.
Beautiful and treacherous, the Western plains of Indian Territory were home to one of the most colorful personalities of the 19th century—Chickasaw rancher Montford T. Johnson. Orphaned at a young age, Johnson survived great hardships and tragedy to establish a vast ranching empire along the famous cattle highway of the American West, the Chisholm Trail. Inspired by a true story, this dramatic film tells of his time among settlers, cowboys, tribes, military and bandits. Armed with grit and determination, Montford had the courage that was needed to tame what seemed an infinite wilderness, while always maintaining respect for those who lived there.Blu-Ray includes:Full length feature film Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher (96 minutes)Behind-the-scenes videos: Keeping the Culture, Learning the Ropes, Meet the Cast, Meet the Crew and Only in OklahomaFilm trailerContent Advisory: feature film contains scenes with implied or mild violence.Produced by Chickasaw Nation Productions. For more information visit ChickasawRancher.com.
Step into the history, hardships and struggles Chickasaw cattleman, Montford T. Johnson experienced living in Indian Territory, now present-day Oklahoma from 1843 – 1896.Self-made and determined, Montford faced the hardships of the time head-on, eventually establishing a vast ranching empire during one of the most forbidding periods in Oklahoma history. The ranches he established ran along the famed Chisholm Trail and included parts of modern-day Oklahoma City.This one-hour documentary, narrated by Peter Coyle, follows Johnson, his family and his associates as they build their cattle operations from the ground up.Montford: An Original Brand offers a unique perspective into the life of one of Oklahoma’s great cattlemen, known across the region as a fair and successful businessman and whose influence impacts the industry today.
Woodsie Pound didn’t have it easy. Youngest of four sisters, a Chickasaw living in the Great Depression, and driven to be the best guard in the nation, her biggest opponent was a world that fought against her and everything she was. Based on the true account of a small, but record-setting Oklahoma women’s college team, 88 Straight follows Woodsie from her instant passion for basketball through the confusions and anxieties of a young and dedicated life, family tensions and tragedies, and the discovery of her Chickasaw heritage.
A Chickasaw Historical Atlas brings together a collection of more than 150 maps and images that trace the trajectory of the Chickasaw Nation from contact to the present day. The atlas begins with a 1723 deerskin map presented to early American colonists by Chickasaw leader Fani' Minko', providing fascinating insight into the intricate geopolitical concepts of eighteenth-century Chickasaws and other Native American tribes. Throughout the text Nelson’s insightful commentary gives context to the maps, which range from the earliest non-native explorations of the North American continent to modern-day maps produced by the Chickasaw Nation’s GeoSpatial Information Department. A Chickasaw Historical Atlas clearly demonstrates a Chickasaw awareness of place and their sense of relationship with the land throughout their history.
Michael W. Lovegrove chronicles how Douglas Johnston led his people through the devastating dissolution of tribal lands at the beginning of the twentieth century, and through the contentious struggles that followed.
Phillip Carroll Morgan’s first novel, Anompolichi: The Wordmaster, brings his deep understanding of Native history and scholarship to the page, using it to carry the reader past the history of the known into the ancient, unknowable realm of what may have been, as he explores civilization in pre-Columbian North America through the lens of historical fiction.Anompolichi introduces us to fourteenth-century Scottish sailing master Robert Williams as he leaves port for a short, profitable voyage around the British Isles, his ship laden with cargo, including the king’s goat.A sudden and powerful storm erupts to send his ship farther off course than he or any of his seasoned crew has journeyed before, driving them into astonishing discovery and relentless tragedy, and flinging Robert into a world unlike any he has imagined. In that new world he meets a remarkable Native man who recognizes him from a dream—Iskifa Ahalopa, known by his people as an anompolichi, a wordmaster.Robert and his new friend soon find themselves caught up in unforeseen depths of intrigue and danger, brought before astounding spectacle, and plunged into perilous adventure in the New World long before history recorded its discovery.
In this sequel to Anompolichi: The Wordmaster, the adventure continues with Iskifa Ahalopa, Wordmaster of Chunuli, his resilient apprentice Taloa, and Robert Williams, a tough Scotsman recently shipwrecked onto the shores of the New World.The Lost River: Anompolichi II finds our protagonists and the people of Chunuli uprooted as they face two perils: the threat of a fearsome plague and an imminent war initiated by enemy forces. Can Iskifa and his companions outrun disease while preparing for the battle to come? Or will this be the end of their journey?
C is for Chickasaw walks children through the letters of the alphabet, sharing elements of Chickasaw history, language, and culture along the way. Two lines of rhyming verse introduce each topic, followed by additional information explaining its place or importance in Chickasaw culture. Colorful illustrations familiarize readers with the style of Southeastern Native American art, while a question and activity section provides a springboard for further discussion. C is for Chickasaw can be paired with the companion learning tools, C is for Chickasaw app and C is for Chickasaw coloring book, providing additional opportunities to have fun learning about Chickasaw language and culture. About the App C is for Chickasaw is also available as an app for Android and iOS devices and on Amazon.com. The app takes a fun, interactive approach to learning the letters of the alphabet and introducing elements of Chickasaw history, language, and culture with highlighted read-to-me narration, animated illustrations, sound effects, activities, games, and puzzles. App Features: • Expanded version of C is for Chickasaw children’s book • ABC learning activities • Chickasaw language-learning activities • Coloring sheets • Stickball game • Jigsaw puzzles • Chickasaw language matching • Memory game • Quiz • Discussion questions and hands-on activities
A companion to the award-winning children’s book of the same name, the C is for Chickasaw coloring book provides the opportunity for you to create your own Southeastern Native American art! Unique illustrations familiarize children of all ages with this style of art and reflect the history, culture, and language of the Chickasaw people. When paired with the C is for Chickasaw children’s book and app, this coloring book can be used as a supplemental learning tool, providing additional activities and a springboard for further discussion about Chickasaw culture and language.
Paul F. Lambert, author of Never Give Up: The Life of Pearl Carter Scott and author, co-author, or editor of sixteen other titles related to Oklahoma history, returns to the town where he grew up in Capital City: History of Tishomingo.Tishomingo, Oklahoma, has served as the capital of the Chickasaw Nation since the mid-nineteenth century, remaining significant to Chickasaw history and culture since the days of Indian Territory. Lambert chronicles the lives, politics, and sometimes the unusual, in one of the state’s oldest and most historically significant communities. From Tishomingo’s distant past to its hopes for the future, Capital City recounts the travails and triumphs of a small town enduring the passage of time.
Johnny thinks he will never understand Grandfather’s pride in their heritage. What is so special about being Chickasaw anyway? But then a powerful and mysterious force gives Johnny the gift of time travel, which takes him back to important moments in Chickasaw history. Follow Johnny as he journeys into the past, discovers the unconquerable spirit of his ancestors, and at last learns what it means to be Chickasaw. Chickasaw Adventures: The Complete Collection combines seven published Chickasaw Adventures comic books with five previously unreleased issues to create a unique, epic graphic novel that brings the history and culture of the Chickasaw people to life.The collection features artwork by Marvel and DC comics veteran Tom Lyle. As readers follow Johnny on his journey through essential scenes of Native American history and culture, they will also encounter words and names in the Chickasaw language, which are defined in the glossary included at the end.
Michelle Cooke and the Chickasaw Language Committee have worked together to create a new Chickasaw language tool in Chickasaw Basic: Workbook I. The workbook includes five chapters complete with vocabulary, practice exercises, and tests. The text embraces both ways of writing Chickasaw words: the spelling used by Jesse and Vinnie May Humes in A Chickasaw Dictionary, and the spelling used by Pam Munro and Catherine Willmond in Chickasaw: An Analytical Dictionary. While the spellings are sometimes different, the meanings are the same, and neither system is preferred over the other. The student can expect to learn some basic Chickasaw vocabulary and grammar structure that will lay a foundation for future workbooks.
The Chickasaw language is a vital part of our culture, and the Chickasaw Basic Language workbooks are great tools for learning basic Chickasaw vocabulary and grammar structure. Chickasaw Basic Language: Workbook II, the newest addition to the series, picks up where Workbook I (released in 2016) ended, teaching students basic Chickasaw vocabulary and grammar structure. It includes five chapters with simple language lessons, vocabulary, quizzes, games, and tests.
In this first book-length account, Juanita J. Keel Tate shows how Edmund Pickens, her great-grandfather, persevered and triumphed as a statesman and tribal leader during and after Removal in the 1830s. Tate devoted forty-seven years to researching and writing about Pickens, visiting courthouses in the Chickasaw homelands, locating early homesteads, and scouring family records. Her insightful biography provides the testimony to Pickens’ character that this great leader has long deserved.
In Chickasaw Renaissance, Phillip Carroll Morgan profiles the experiences of the Chickasaw people during the twentieth century, from the suppression of their government to the resurgence of their nation. A sequel to the award-winning Chickasaw Unconquered and Unconquerable, this equally beautiful volume features more than one hundred new images, and stunning portraits of tribal elders and other subjects by celebrated Oklahoma photographer David Fitzgerald, including historical photographs from the Chickasaw Nation archives.
In this collection of profiles, Alison Fields explores the artistry, inspiration, and individual journeys of twenty female Chickasaw artists. The women featured represent an eclectic mix of artistic genres, age groups, personal geography, educational experiences, and family backgrounds – yet all are connected to their art, and to each other, through their Chickasaw heritage.
Published in 1994 by the University of Oklahoma Press, Chickasaw: An Analytical Dictionary was the first collaboration between linguist Pamela Munro and Chickasaw speaker Catherine Willmond. The preface of the book contains a useful guide to the dictionary, as well as a section that explains the basic structure of Chickasaw words. With more than five hundred pages of Chickasaw-to-English and English-to-Chickasaw translations, this dictionary is an essential tool for any student of the Chickasaw language.
Published in partnership with the Chickasaw Historical Society, Chikasha Holisso Holba: Chickasaw Picture & Coloring Book introduces Chickasaw vocabulary words with simple, easy-to-color pictures. Originally compiled in 1975 by Vinnie May Humes as a way to pass on the Chickasaw language to her grandchildren, Chikasha Holisso Holba is an updated version of the original edition. It features original illustrations hand-sketched by the author, Chickasaw vocabulary words, and a glossary for help with pronunciation.
In this first photography-as-art book from Chickasaw Press, Chickasaw photographer Branden Hart brings forth scenes of startling beauty from among the sights, small matters, and vast lands awaiting discovery within the borders of the Chickasaw Nation in south central Oklahoma.
Chula, a Chickasaw boy, is suddenly thrown into the murky and treacherous worlds of warfare and adulthood after a traumatic ambush costs him his father. Left haunted by a restless spirit, Chula concludes, in line with the customs of his time, that only vengeance will make things right again. With the help of his Uncle Lheotubby, and armed with a brand-new musket, Chula hones his skills to become one of the revered Chickasaw warriors. He vows to join a raid against the enemy, regardless of his youth, to avenge his father and put his spirit at peace. But Chula, his heart full of questions, finds that the greatest war rages within himself. It seems he is foiled at every turn by his nemesis, Nukni, and inwardly he is ambushed by self-doubt. Is Chula destined for the path of the warrior, or will a different future await him? Chula the Fox is a middle grade historical novel, steeped in Chickasaw language and culture and set in our tribe’s Homeland, near present-day Mississippi. It tells an honest and often frank story about Chickasaw lives and the challenges our Native American ancestors faced during the early eighteenth century.
Constant Fires, the second collection of poems from award-winning Chickasaw poet Rebecca Hatcher Travis, brings readers to a deeper understanding of the Chickasaw people and Native perspective. Travis’s poetry captures the stories, struggles, and people of past generations, rejoices in the continuation and determination of Indigenous Americans, and celebrates the beauty of nature and our connection to the natural world. The collection includes sixty original poems organized into four sections. The first, “Blood Streaks,” brings Indian Territory to life, with its tumultuous and poignant history smoldering just beneath the surface. The second, “Stirrings,” shares reflections of tribal families and relationship, often gleaned from Travis’s personal experience. The third section, “Voices in Place,” pulls the reader toward hope and the future, with poems about reconnection to people and the land. The fourth, “Earth Echoes,” guides a brilliant journey through the natural world. Travis’s poetry calls upon Chickasaws and other Indigenous Americans to remain vigilant and attentive toward our people and our place in North America and in the world. Constant Fires shouts the Native message from the mountaintops, “Hey! We are still here!”
Towana Spivey, retired historian and archeologist, examines water wells at six well-known, nineteenth-century historic sites in southern Oklahoma: Fort Towson, Fort Washita, the Chickasaw White House, the Chickasaw National Capitol, the Kiowa and Comanche Commissary at Fort Sill, and the former home site of Quanah Parker, the famous Comanche leader. Drawing on his hands-on professional experience at each site, Spivey investigates how each water source tied communities together and made a lasting impact on the histories of Native Americans and Indian Territory.
This collection of poems by Chickasaw elder, Margie Testerman, honors her heritage and the natural world that influenced every aspect of her ancestor’s lives. Testerman gives her unique perspective that is intended to be interesting, educational, and, at times, whimsical. These poems where penned with her grandchildren in mind and capture the sweet spirit and tenderness we all love about our grandmothers. Each poem is beautifully illustrated by a Chickasaw child; giving us a glimpse into their world of imagination and wonder.
Funny Fani' (fuh-NEE') is a squirrel who loves animals. When she goes on a special trip to the zoo, Fani' imagines making friends with all of the animals, big and small!Follow Fani' on a silly rhyming adventure and learn the Chickasaw words for every animal she encounters. For even more animal fun, explore the oversized glossary, discover dozens of interesting animal facts, and learn how certain animals relate to Chickasaw history and culture.
Trilobites are small water animals that lived long before the dinosaurs. Some of the richest trilobite fossil deposits in the world are found within the Chickasaw Nation’s boundaries in southern Oklahoma. Good Night, Trilobite is a story about Tony the trilobite and his friends, Becky the brachiopod and Bryan the bryozoan, who lived 415 million years ago on the sea floor of what would one day be the Chickasaw Nation. When a hungry cephalopod named Seth shows up, Tony and his friends find themselves in trilobite trouble!This fun and educational introduction to creatures from the Paleozoic era and the fossils they left behind includes a glossary of scientific terms, Chickasaw language vocabulary words, and a downloadable version of the “Trilobite Song,” written and performed by author Steve Vanlandingham.
Geared toward young readers, this monolingual children’s book encourages immersion in a vital Native American language as it teaches about opposites. Readers follow engaging, whimsical Koni (the Chickasaw word for skunk) through a variety of day-to-day situations designed to help young readers sniff out opposites like big and little, wet and dry, hungry and full. Koni’s illustrations make the accompanying Chickasaw phrases easy to understand and learn. The book also features an English-to-Chickasaw glossary to further facilitate learning.
Esther McLish, a Choctaw-Cherokee woman, is faced with the latest in a string of tragic events, when her Chickasaw husband, Holmes Sr., unexpectedly leaves her a widow, just before the birth of their son. Shattered by her husband’s death, Esther embarks on a journey to have her son, Holmes Jr., listed on the final Chickasaw Nation rolls. Soon, Esther is forced to relive all of her life’s tragedies, as she must repeatedly testify on behalf of her son before the men of the Dawes Commission, who hardly seem to believe her. Can she succeed against all odds?Based on accounts of real people and events from the days of Indian Territory, Little Bird tells the story of one woman’s bravery in the face of heartbreak and misfortune.
Little Loksi (Little Turtle) is having fun with his family, when all of a sudden, his world is turned upside down! Flipped onto his back with no way to get up, Little Loksi finds he must rely on his friends and family to help him out. Little Loksi will warm the hearts of parents and children alike, as animals of all sorts come together to help Little Loksi in this tale of friendship.Little Loksi incorporates design and illustrations that reflect the elements of Native American art in the Southeastern Indian style. This children’s book includes Chickasaw names for the animals and a Chickasaw language glossary and pronunciation guide.
Over the centuries, the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations have nurtured an inherent relationship with their waters and waterways. Whether in their Southeastern Homelands, or in Indian Territory following their Removal, both nations have proven themselves to be diligent stewards and defenders of water and water quality. That stewardship has affected water policy beyond the borders of their nations.As an important step forward in that stewardship, the Chickasaw Nation and Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma have collaborated to produce Oka Holisso, a comprehensive and current guide detailing the policies, agreements, research and analysis that continue during these crucial, ecological times, monitoring water policy and conditions within the boundaries of the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations.
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Luli Gray (Author), Madelyn Goodnight (Illustrator)In this folktale retold, Esperanza gives her very last pear to a beggar and is rewarded with the best pear crop she’s ever had—and the power to ensnare anyone she wants in her tree.When Señor Death comes for her, Esperanza tricks him into climbing her tree, where he becomes stuck, unable to come down and do his work. From that point on, no one dies. But when Esperanza learns that her friend in the next town is suffering terribly, she realizes that the end of death doesn’t mean the end of suffering and agrees to let Señor Death down from her tree.
Traci Sorell (Author), Madelyn Goodnight (Illustrator)In this uplifting, contemporary Native American story, River is recovering from illness and can't dance at the powwow this year. Will she ever dance again?River wants so badly to dance at powwow day as she does every year. In this uplifting and contemporary picture book perfect for beginning readers, follow River's journey from feeling isolated after an illness to learning the healing power of community.
Stefan Rudnicki (Narrator), Linda Hogan (Author), Blackstone Audio, Inc. (Publisher)Raised in a small Native American village by the sea, Thomas Witka Just has just married his childhood sweetheart when an ill-fated decision to fight in Vietnam changes his life forever.Cut off from his community and traumatized by war, he finds refuge in another tribal village there and fathers a child with another woman. When he returns home many years later, he finds his tribe in conflict over a decision to hunt a whale, a spiritual symbol for his people.Torn by guilt, yet desperate to return to a life of authenticity, Thomas realizes he must reconcile his two existences if he is to help heal his equally fractured community.With a keen sense of the sacredness of nature and the trauma of war, People of the Whale is a compassionate novel about the painful moral choices humans make and how the lost soul of a man or a people is restored
Linda Hogan (Author)Mean Spirit tells the story of a government official who learned to honor his Native American heritage and fall in love with its people through the investigation of Grace Banket: a young woman who was once the richest person in her territory, until the greed of white men led to her murder and a future of uncertainty for her family.In this 1991 Pulitzer Prize nominee, Chicksaw author Linda Hogan pulls the curtain back on the history of the Osage tribe during the Oklahoma oil boom. When rivers of oil were found beneath the land belonging to the Osage tribe, Grace Banket became the richest person within the territory.But when her fortune was discovered, Grace was murdered at the hand of greedy men. Then, after taking in Grace’s daughter following her death, the Greycloud family began dying mysteriously, even after multiple letters begging for help were sent to Washington, D.C. Their pleads were unanswered and their family slowly disappeared until Native American government official Stace Red Hawk ventured west to investigate the terrors plaguing the Osage tribe.Through his investigation, Stace was able to the uncover rampant fraud, intimidation, and murder that led to the death of Grace Banket and the Greycloud family. But, amidst the horror that once plagued his people, Stace finds something truly extraordinary—a realization of his deepest self and an abundance of love and appreciation for his native people and their brave past.
Whimsy abounds with every step you take farther into our enchanted woodland. Our nature themed Magical Forest Sassy Pet Sak is the perfect accessory for the adventure! Natural colored handles provide an easy, comfortable way to tote your little treasures with you wherever you go. Featuring an imaginative print of assorted woodland animals, this playful purse will appeal to little nature lovers everywhere. Best of all, a removable plush Red Fox with vibrant, russet colored fur sits inside the bag. Lively dark eyes and wonderfully soft materials make our little vixen stuffed animal an appealing friend. Take to the woods in style with this distinctive fashion accessory!
Sing to the night sky with Raina, our lifelike Wolf stuffed animal, and all of nature will return the song! Seated with her head tipped back gracefully, it’s easy to imagine the rousing sound that has captivated the human imagination since time immemorial. Decadently crafted in ultra soft faux fur materials, Raina’s plush coat features a realistic blend of browns and grays with cream colored accent markings. Resilient polyester fill shapes her attractive form but is soft enough for cuddly hugs from the youngest wolf lovers. With an appealing design, Raina is equally suited as an eye-catching display piece or as an imaginative friend who’s ideal for playtime adventures. Embrace your wild side and take part in the nighttime chorus with Raina the plush Wolf!
Delila the adorable Fawn stuffed animal has just learned how to walk and wobbles a little as she steadies herself on her long, dainty legs. True to nature, she sports the patterned spots of a baby deer over her back as well as white markings on her snout and underside. She’s been crafted with a rich brown coat of cuddly fur and is loaded with realistic details. Large, expressive ears up Delila’s cuteness factor and bright, amber colored eyes add to her charm. Her four black hooves feature cloven detailing and fluffy white fur accents the underside of her tail. Bring this lovable forest baby home today, she will become a quick favorite!
Energetic and cheerful, Chipper the Chickadee stuffed animal is a lighthearted friend for bird lovers of all ages! Featuring the signature black cap and white facial markings of her species, this plucky plush bird is a lifelike representation of her real-life counterparts. A gray back and creamy tan sides complete Chipper’s realistic appearance, while her cuddly design will have you snuggling her close in your hands. Squeezably soft, our little songbird is also an ideal display piece thanks to a gently weighted, bean filled bottom. Bring a little bit of the great outdoors into your home with Chipper the plush Chickadee!
The chatter’s all been true, Roadie the Red Squirrel is an exciting cuddly plush companion! From his tiny, stitched nose to the end of his long bushy tail, it’s easy to see why animal lovers are “nuts” for Roadie! This playful plush toy is crafted with attractive russet colored fur with white accents. The faux fur of his tail features realistic black tips and a fluffy texture. And to make him extra huggable and squeezably soft, we’ve stuffed him with only the highest quality polyester fill. Beans in his bottom help Roadie hold his realistic, upright pose and lend him a lifelike weight. If the prospect of keeping a real squirrel as a pet seems daunting, bring home Roadie the plush Red Squirrel instead. This well-behaved stuffed animal is a perfect alternative!
Red foxes have long been associated with cleverness and their ability to adapt to many different environments. Like his real-life counterparts, Bushy the Red Fox plush is intelligent and highly resourceful too! Bushy’s design features an attractive russet colored coat made with the highest quality plush materials. His playful golden eyes shine brightly, and his alert triangular ears are edged with airbrushed detailing. Graceful black legs, a delicate snout, and a soft fluffy tail tipped with white round out the lifelike appearance of this beautiful stuffed animal. Bushy the clever Red Fox plush would love to come live with you and make your home his habitat!
Come out to the forest and track down an adventure with Phoenix our floppy wolf stuffed animal! Designed with specialty plush materials, he features a handsome coat of soft faux fur and springy polyester fill that will hold up to hours of play and a lifetime of hugs. Airbrushed facial details and luminous golden eyes lend Phoenix a strikingly lifelike appearance. His cuddly pose has been crafted to give him an endearingly floppy quality that is perfect for imaginative play or lounging on your shoulder while you read or watch TV. A plush toy with a true touch of wildness, let Phoenix lead the way to a life of admiration and respect for the wonders of nature!
Stream Line the Alligator stuffed animal comes across as menacing, but don’t worry, this scaly reptile is more of a lover than a fighter! Designed with an emphasis on realism, Stream Line is crafted with soft, green plush that features a fun pattern of textured scales. Three rows of spiky scutes run down his back to his tail and a row of pointed white teeth protruding from his upper jaw give him a snaggle toothed expression. Stout legs and a broad snout complete the realistic appearance of this friendly ‘gator stuffed animal. Playful and lifelike, let Stream Line the plush Alligator lead the way to a love of nature and imaginative play!
When it comes to creeping stealthily through the tangled leaves of the rainforest, no one knows how to do it better than Jagger, the sleek Black Panther stuffed animal! This handsome wild cat is the perfect hunter with his lithe body and a plush coat of ultra soft black fur that makes it easy for him to hide in the shadows. Small, rounded ears and bright golden eyes keep watch over his environment and give Jagger a lifelike appearance. Additional realistic accents include long sensitive whiskers and an elegant tail that twitches upwards at the tip. Make Jagger the soft and beautiful Black Panther plush your own and find some wild jungle fun!
Watch out! With his bold black and white markings Striper the Skunk stuffed animal is one critter that is sure to catch your eye! Though, rest assured, Striper is all the charm of this unique woodland creature without any of the stink! His realistic pose and lifelike plumed tail make him ideal for educational creative play that will contribute to an awareness of and love for the natural world. His tiny, rounded ears and bright eyes give Striper an engaging expression that will make him a favorite with animal lovers of all ages. Cuddly plush fur makes Striper the Skunk not only fun but soft and huggable too! Make him yours today and experience the magic of a Douglas original!
When he’s not pawing through the trash bins, our Lil’ Baby Raccoon stuffed animal can be found searching for some loving hands to hold him safe and warm while he snoozes! His design is crafted to rest snugly in your palms and the silky brown Kohair materials used to craft this lovable mischief maker are so cuddly and soft, you’ll gladly welcome his company. Beans in his bottom lend him a lifelike weight, while lively brown eyes shine out from his black face mask and bring this baby Raccoon to life. Realistic and charming, our tiny Lil’ Baby Raccoon plush will win the hearts of animal lovers of all ages!