The Chickasaw Nation

About The The Chickasaw Nation

Facts About the Chickasaw Nation:

  • In 1861, the Chickasaw Nation formally allied with the secessionist South during the Civil War.
  • The head of state of the Chickasaw Nation is known as a governor.
  • The 1837 Treaty of Doaksville had the Chickasaw Nation temporarily residing in the Choctaw Nation reservation.
  • The Chickasaw Nation is the 13th largest federally recognized tribe in the United States.
  • In 1540, Hernando de Soto was the first European to contact the Chickasaw in their southeastern homelands.

The The Chickasaw Nation's Original Lands

The Chickasaw Nation Geography

The Chickasaw Nation Geographical Identity:

Southeast

Find Your The Chickasaw Nation area(s) by Census Data:

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Read about the storied heritage of the The Chickasaw Nation, including its cultural influence and historical journey to Oklahoma, through resources at the Oklahoma Historical Society.

Contact the The Chickasaw Nation

Physical Address:

520 East Arlington
Ada, Oklahoma 74820

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1548
Ada, Oklahoma 74821

Phone:

(580) 436-2603

Website:

Socials:

The Chickasaw Nation Leadership

Highest Elected Official

Governor

Bill

Anoatubby

Date Elected:

7/25/2023

Next Election Date:

7/27/2027

The Chickasaw Nation Politics

Jurisdiction by County:

  • Bryan
  • Carter
  • Garvin
  • Grady
  • Jefferson
  • Johnston
  • Love
  • Marshall
  • McClain
  • Murray
  • Pontotoc
  • Stephens

Congressional District:

4

Tribal Population:

38,740

Resident Indian Population in Tribal Service Area (HUD 2025):

38,740

Type of Federal Tribal Governance:

Self Governance

Year of Self Governance Entry:

1994

Gaming Compacts by Year:

10/2/2000, 6/22/2004, 2/8/2005, 7/28/2005, 8/17/2018

Other Oklahoma Compacts:

Law Enforcement (1/23/2006, 3/25/2010, 6/7/2012, 2/3/2021), Tobacco (10/31/2013)

Motor Compact (License Plates):

Motor Vehicle Registration and License Plate (10/14/2014, 1/19/2024)

Chickasaw Nation Resources

Law Enforcement:

Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department

Charles Palmer, Chief of Police
580-436-1166
1130 West Main Street
Ada, OK 74820

Education and Training:

Chickasaw Nation Education and Training

Chris Wesberry
580-272-5085
1001 N Country Club Road
Ada, OK 74820

Childcare Center:

Chickasaw Nation Child Care Development

Michelle Key, Director
580-272-5398
222 Rosedale Road
Ada, OK 74820

Housing Authority:

Chickasaw Nation Housing Program

Andrew Scribner
andrew.scribner@chickasaw.net
580-421-8800
111 Rosedale Road
Ada, OK 74820

Behavioral Health Center:

Ada Behavioral Health Clinic

David Manual
580-421-4591
1921 Stonecipher Blvd.
Ada, OK 74820

Medical Clinics:

Chickasaw Nation Medical Center

Dr. Grim, Patient Relations
580-272-1037
1921 Stonecipher Blvd.
Ada, Oklahoma 74820

The Chickasaw Nation Federal Funding Overview

Unique Identifying Number (UEI): KS8HLVMJEMW9

Number of Federal Grants in Audit: 101

Tribe Provides Law Enforcement in Jurisdiction or Bureau of Indian Affairs Provides: Tribe

Tribe Provides Indian Child Welfare Services: Yes

Type Amount
Latest Single Audit of Federal Grants, Contracts, and Compacts — Federal Expenditures $418,901,556.00
Latest Single Audit of Federal Grants, Contracts, and Compacts — Federal Awards $709,060,426.00
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Self Governance Annual Funding Agreement $15,663,264.00
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Aid to Tribal Governments $14,484.00
Indian Health Service Compact (IHS): Annual Funding Agreement $182,182,776.00
Indian Health Services (IHS): 93-638 Contracts/Self-Determination Annual Allocation $0.00

Long Range Planning

Type Amount
Grant(s) for Tribal Lands, Climate, Natural Resources, Energy, and/or Water $2,068,266.00
National Performance Partnership Grant on Environment $301,987.00
Broadband Grant $0.00
Grant(s) for Language and Cultural Preservation, NAGPRA and/or THPO $756,299.00
Rural Economic Development and/or Community Development, CDFI/Enhancement Grant(s) $342,182.00
Federal Transportation Annual Allocation for Road and Bridge Construction $8,537,094.11
Annual Transportation Planning Allocation $195,119.92
Tribal Public Transit Funds $560,301.00

Protection

Type Funding Amount
Disaster Planning and/or Mitigation Grant(s) $62,996.00
Homeland Security Grant $0.00
Grant(s) for Justice, Courts, and Community Policing $638,241.00
Adam Walsh (SORNA) and/or Missing Persons Grant(s) $0.00
Provides Violence Against Women and Family Violence Prevention Services $2,852,118.00
Tribe Offers Child Welfare Social Services (Stephanie Tubbs and/or Child Support Enforcement) $2,707,742.00
Tribe Offers Promoting Safe and Stable Families (Mary Lee Allen) $380,305.00
Foster Care (Title IV-E) $0.00
Tribe Offers General Assistance Program $45,383.00
LIHEAP – Tribe Offers Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program $873,118.00

The Chickasaw Nation Health, Wellness, and Social Caring

Number of Clinics: 3

Number of Hospitals: 1

Offers Dental: Yes

Offers Pharmacy: Yes

Offers Residential Treatment: Yes

Type Amount
Medicare Enrollment Assistance Grant $0.00
Special Diabetes Program Grant $1,194,871.00
Alzheimer Disease Program Grant $0.00
Injury and Suicide Prevention Grant(s) $0.00
Behavioral Health Grant(s) – Check with Tribe/Health Clinic for Other Counseling Services $393,367.00
Rural/Public Health, Demonstration Projects, and/or Child Insurance Grant(s) $5,955,378.00
Cancer Prevention and/or Good Health and Wellness Grant(s) and/or Chronic Pain Grant $82,211.00
Opioid and Substance Abuse Program and/or Tobacco Control Grant $3,248,444.00
Long-Range Medical Research Grant(s) $418,965.00
Offers Title VI – A and B (Elder Nutrition) $323,514.00
Offers Title VI – C (Elder Caregiving) $82,468.00
Offers Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program $7,992,318.00
Offers Food Distribution, Other Nutrition, Farmer’s Market, and/or Commodities Programs $16,436,544.00
Veteran Homeless Grant(s) and/or Veterans Cemetery Establishment or Operation Funding $0.00

The Chickasaw Nation Employment, Housing, and Education

Public Law 102-477 Tribe: Yes

Number of Casinos: 24

Offers an Employment Assistance Program: Yes

Number of FTE
Tribal Employees:
14,661

Housing Managed by Tribe or TDHE: Tribe Operates

Number of Homes Needed by Tribe for Oklahoma: 6,489

Has a Competitive Indian Community Development Block Grant(s) From US Housing and Urban Development: Yes

Has/Had a Competitive US HUD Indian Housing Block Grant(s) From US Housing and Urban Development: Yes

TypeAmount
Indian Employment, Training, and Education Program(s)$1,160,989.00
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Grant and/or Vocational Funds for Tribal Victims$1,525,287.00
HUD Annual Allocation for Tribal Housing$14,326,721.00
Emergency Home and Rental Assistance Grant$7,583,533.00
DHHS-ACF-CCDF Annual Allocation of Childcare Funds$19,448,237.00
Headstart Program$3,667,873.00
Indian School Facility Assistance and Student Transportation$1,071,677.00
Indian Equalization Program$0.00
Youth and/or Boys and Girls Clubs and/or AmeriCorps Grant(s)$0.00
Special Education Assistance Grant$0.00