Services

2D and 3D Art classes provide opportunities for art classes for children and adults through our programs and services. Classes are scheduled and promoted through the Chickasaw Times, Holisso and Chickasaw Nation Event Calendar.

To provide opportunities for Chickasaw and other students to develop in the arts through specific art projects offered after school and/or Saturdays.

Aafolotaꞌ (Turning Point) is a program funded by a grant from the SAMHSA to provide outpatient substance abuse counseling to American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) youth.

The Office of Strong Family Development (OSFD) offers abstinence education and training for youth and family members. Abstinence education is offered to adolescents in local junior high and high schools, as well as through numerous youth development groups operating in South central Oklahoma. Abstinence remains the only 100% effective method of birth control and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.

Acting for the camera classes are for children, teens and adults and scheduled throughout the year.  The classes are two hours each for six consecutive weeks and classes take place in the black box theatre at the arts and humanities building, 201 N. Broadway, Ada, Oklahoma.

The Chickasaw Nation Adult Tennis Clinic is a four-night clinic that offers training for adults. This clinic is available to anyone, regardless of skill level. Participants can learn the basics of tennis or improve on their tennis skills while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

This is a nationwide program created in appreciation for the military service of Chickasaw veterans. The program is available for Chickasaw veterans 60 years of age or older. All applicants are included in a random drawing for an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.

To showcase the art, strength, spirit and creativity of Chickasaw women, the division of arts and humanities hosts the “Art of the Chickasaw Woman” exhibit.

The artist directory is a listing of visual, literary, performing, film, video and/or radio artists of Southeastern or Woodland tribal affiliation.  The directory allows immediate notification of programs, events, classes, exhibits, calls to artists, auditions and activities to be sent to any and/or all artists listed in the directory.  Information contained within the directory is used solely by the Chickasaw Nation.  Should an outside entity request information, artists will be contacted for permission before any information is released.

The Artesian Arts Festival in downtown Sulphur, Oklahoma, marked the beginning of a celebration of art in 2014. Each subsequent year, the festival, hosted by the Chickasaw Nation, highlights a variety of visual art mediums, including paintings, basketry, jewelry, sculpture, metalworking, bead work, textiles and pottery. The celebration also features live music, food vendors and family fun.

Are you trying to follow a healthy meal plan? Or maybe looking for diet and nutrition advice? Want a partner to help you reach your goals and live the incredible life you were meant to live?

The assisted living benefit program provides up to $2,500 per month for eligible Chickasaw elders, 60 years of age or older, to live in a state licensed assisted-living facility. The benefit is paid directly to the facility and is based on the client’s need. Required application is available the division on aging administration office.

O.T.A.P (Own violence, Take responsibility, Act respectfully Program) is a 52-week domestic violence education program providing a cognitive behavioral approach with a cultural emphasis on history and Native American traditions. The Duluth Model curriculum will be utilized to reduce violence in the home. Completion of this program will enhance individual skills, knowledge and ability to change behavior and beliefs, and offer alternative behaviors for dealing with conflict.

Behavioral Health provides mental health services in partnership with the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health and the Chickasaw Nation Department of Family Services.