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About The Chickasaw Nation Tribe

Facts About the Chickasaw Nation:

  • The Chickasaw Nation was known as one of the Five Civilized Tribes.
  • The tribe was forcibly relocated to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) in the 1830s during the Trail of Tears.
  • Chickasaw warriors were renowned for their bravery and military prowess.
  • The Chickasaw Nation operates one of the most successful and comprehensive tribal governments in the U.S.
  • The Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, Oklahoma, is one of the largest and most comprehensive cultural centers in the U.S.

Click to Learn More About the Chickasaw Nation

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

Chickasaw Nation's Original Lands

Southeastern United States, including parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee

Chickasaw Nation Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Ada Behavioral Health Clinic

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

Housing Authority:

Chickasaw Nation Housing Program

Andrew Scribner
andrew.scribner@chickasaw.net
580-421-8800
111 Rosedale Road
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

Law Enforcement:

Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department

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

Medical Clinics:

Chickasaw Nation Medical Center

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

Chickasaw Nation Jurisdiction and Geography

Chickasaw Nation Geographical Identity:

Southeast

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

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

Chickasaw Nation Tourism + Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: Nature, History, Arts & Culture
  • Number of Hotels: 2
  • Number of RV Parks: Tribal Verification Required
  • Number of Concert Venues: 1
  • Number of Restaurants: Tribal Verification Required
  • Family Activities: Yes
  • Medical Tourism: No
  • Museum Open to Public?: Yes
  • Open Annual Celebration: Yes
  • Annual Celebration Date:
    Tribal Verification Required

Contact the Chickasaw Nation

Address:

580 E. Arlington,
Ada, OK 74820

Phone:

580-436-2603

Email:

info@chickasaw.net

Website:

Visit the Chickasaw Nation Website

Socials:

Chickasaw Nation Politics

Governor:

Bill Anoatubby

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

October

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

Legislature

Economy Authority Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Health Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

House Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Audited Federal Grant Awards:

Tribal Verification Required

Chickasaw Nation Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

80000

General Council Held:

Annually

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Monthly

Registered Voters:

Tribal Verification Required

Percentage of Voters in Last Highest Leader Election:

Tribal Verification Required%

Active Clans:

Tribal Verification Required

Traditionally Matriarchal:

No

Language Status:

Endangered

The Chickasaw Nation Social Services and Programs

  • Offers Indian Child Welfare: Yes
  • Number of Foster Children in Program: Tribal Verification Required
  • Youth Programs Offered To: Indian youth only
  • Number of Hospitals: 1
  • Number of Clinics: 16
  • Offers Dental and Vision: Yes
  • Offers Public Transit: Yes
  • Offers Veterans Program: Yes
  • Number of Housing Units: Tribal Verification Required
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 6489
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction, All people, including non-Indians
  • Offers Food Distribution:
    Grocery store, Commodity boxes, Vouchers
  • Food Give-Away Frequency:
    Weekdays, Monthly distribution, Emergency, As needed
  • Offers Childcare To:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, Tribal member’s family, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Housing to:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Housing, By Domestic Violence Program, By Local Tribal Partner

The Chickasaw Nation Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Chickasaw Nation Budget

  • Annual Operating Budget: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by Federal Grants : Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by BIA Tribal Allocation : Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by IHS: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funding by Gaming: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by Tribal Business Taxes: Tribal Verification Required

The Chickasaw Nation Economy

  • Banking + Lending: Tribal Verification Required
  • Energy: Tribal Verification Required
  • Farming and Ranching: Tribal Verification Required
  • Manufacturing: Tribal Verification Required
  • Oil and Gas: Tribal Verification Required
  • Services: Tribal Verification Required
  • Transportation: Tribal Verification Required
  • Utilities: Tribal Verification Required

The Chickasaw Nation Employees

  • Total Number of Employees: Tribal Verification Required
  • Total Number of Indian Employees: Tribal Verification Required
  • Total Number of Non-Indian Employees: Tribal Verification Required

The Chickasaw Nation Law, Compacts, and Contracts

The Chickasaw Nation Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: No
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 105
  • Cross Deputized: County Sheriff, Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The Chickasaw Nation Compacts and Agreements

  • Compacted BIA: Yes
  • Compacted IHS: Yes
  • Per Capita Payments: No
  • Issues tribal license plates: Yes
  • Issues License Tags: Yes
  • Gaming Compact: Yes
  • Fuel Compact: Yes
  • Alcohol Compact: No
  • Tobacco Compact: Yes

The Chickasaw Nation Contracts and Programs

  • Federal Contractor NAICS:
    Tribal Verification Required
  • TERO: Tribal Verification Required
  • PL 102-477 Tribe: Tribal Verification Required
  • Click to View PL 102-477 Plan

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