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Running from Grandmother, by Phyllis Lattie

1:37

Turtle and Rabbit Race, by Virginia Bolen

1:58

One Mean Bull, by Osborne Roberts

2:47

Howling Wolves, by Ruby James Harner

2:46

Granny's Dog, by Stanley Smith

3:50

Virtual Tour of Chickasaw National Capitol Museum

Completed in 1898, the Chickasaw National Capitol has stood more than 120 years as a testament to the Chickasaw people’s independence, perseverance and strength. Donna Webb, capitol manager and curator, provides a virtual tour of the capitol which serves as a museum offering insight to an important time in Chickasaw history as it welcomes thousands of visitors and citizens from around the world each year. Chickasaw.net/Capitol

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25:46

Rediscovering Fala' Cha'a'

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In 2023, the Chickasaw Nation Heritage Preservation Division secured a Tribal Heritage Grant from the National Park Service to deepen understanding of Chickasaw culture and values. This grant facilitated a unique opportunity for Chickasaw elders to visit our traditional homeland and engage with the Chickasaw Explorers. Students conducted an archaeological survey, exploring their heritage while ...

Running from Grandmother, by Phyllis Lattie

1:37

Running from Grandmother, by Phyllis Lattie

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To turn on subtitles, please click the [CC] icon in the lower right corner of the video screen. The late Phyllis Lattie shares a story from her childhood about running away when her grandmother told her to do the dishes. Phyllis was a long-time resident of Connerville, Oklahoma and was a wonderful speaker with the most infectious laugh. She is missed. Transcriptions: If what was said cannot be ...

Turtle and Rabbit Race, by Virginia Bolen

1:58

Turtle and Rabbit Race, by Virginia Bolen

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To turn on subtitles, please click the [CC] icon in the lower right corner of the video screen. Virginia Bolen shares a shikonno'pa' (a traditional animal story) that she heard from her father, Willy Alexander, about a time when Rabbit and Turtle decided to have a race. Virginia grew up in a multilingual household in the Happyland / Kullihoma / Steedman area and is an active member of the Chick...

2:47

One Mean Bull, by Osborne Roberts

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To turn on subtitles, please click the [CC] icon in the lower right corner of the video screen. Osborne Roberts shares a story his two cousins told him about an encounter with a mean bull on their way to go fishing. Osborne spent his early years living on the church ground of Boiling Springs United Indian Methodist Church in Allen, OK, where he serves today as pastor. Osborne joined the Chickas...

2:46

Howling Wolves, by Ruby James Harner

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To turn on subtitles, please click the [CC] icon in the lower right corner of the video screen. The late Ruby James Harner (1939-2023) shares a story about an adventure involving a broken-down car and a pack of howling wolves in the woods near Bromide. She tells this story to Luther John, who interjects at a few points in the story. Ruby was a long-time resident of Fillmore, Oklahoma and attend...

3:50

Granny's Dog, by Stanley Smith

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To turn on subtitles, please click the [CC] icon in the lower right corner of the video screen. The late Stanley Smith (1945-2020) shares some memories from his childhood. In this story, he remembers his Granny's remarkable dog, Red. Stanley was a long-time employee with the Chickasaw Language Revitalization Program. He was a skilled teacher of the language and assisted many young speakers in t...

3:22

Roping a Calf, by Jerry Imotichey

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The late Jerry Imotichey (1938-2016) shares another story from his childhood. This story talks about a time when he tried to be a cowboy and rode a calf belonging to his father. Jerry was a long-time collaborator with the Chickasaw Language Revitalization Program. He was a skilled teacher of the language, as well as being a prodigious translator, working on many projects including language publ...

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Wolf Whistle, by Weldon Fulsom

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To turn on subtitles, please click the [CC] icon in the lower right corner of the video screen. The late Weldon Fulsom (1949-2022) shares a shikonnoꞌpaꞌ or traditional story. This is a trickster story where Nashoba (Wolf) is jealous of Chola’s (Fox’s) whistle and gets tricked into letting Fox sew his mouth shut. Weldon was a master teacher in our master-apprentice program. He had exceptional kn...

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Christmas Chickasaw Language Lesson

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Faithlyn Taloa Seawright teaches a short Christmas story in Chickasaw. Learn how to say Merry Christmas, Santa Claus and other phrases in Chickasaw.

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Running, by Carlin Thompson

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To turn on subtitles, please click the [CC] icon in the lower right corner of the video screen. Carlin Thompson shares a story about how a traditional ceremony helped him to become an exceptional track and field star. Carlin is a Chickasaw Ranger, working at Kullihoma Reservation, located east of Ada, OK, a member of the Chickasaw Language Committee, and has extensive knowledge of Chickasaw tra...

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Lhonk-Lhonk, by Leerene Frazier

มุมมอง 531ปีที่แล้ว

To turn on subtitles, please click the [CC] icon in the lower right corner of the video screen. The late Leerene Frazier (1936-2021) shares a story about a lost pig, here referred to as ‘lhonk-lhonk’, the sound that a pig makes in Chickasaw. Leerene was a recipient of the Chickasaw Silver Feather Award (2005), a member of the Chickasaw Language Committee, a member of the Chickasaw Dance Troupe,...

Little People Indian Doctor by Rose Jefferson

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Little People Indian Doctor by Rose Jefferson

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To turn on subtitles, please click the [CC] icon in the lower right corner of the video screen. Rose Shields Jefferson shares a story about her grandfather's experience with I̱yaaknashaꞌ, the Little People, supernatural beings that are responsible for identifying and training alikchiꞌ (Indian doctors). Rose is a Chickasaw Hall of Fame inductee (2015), recipient of the Chickasaw Silver Feather A...

Gathering Eggs and Peach Tree, by Emma McLeod

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Gathering Eggs and Peach Tree, by Emma McLeod

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To turn on subtitles, please click the [CC] icon in the lower right corner of the video screen. Emma McLeod shares a story about growing up at Connerville, Oklahoma, during a time with no running water nor electricity. Like other rural Chickasaws, Emma and her family raised and hunted their own food. Emma is a recipient of the Chickasaw Silver Feather Award (2012), a member of the Chickasaw Lan...

2:07

Uncle Coyote by Sam Johnson

มุมมอง 593ปีที่แล้ว

The late Sam Johnson (1929 - 2023) shares a traditional shikonno'pa' (possum story) about Uncle Coyote. Sam was a long-time member of the Chickasaw Language Committee and a recipient of the Silver Feather Award, the highest cultural award bestowed by the Chickasaw Nation on its citizens. He was a minister of the gospel and pastored at Johnson Chapel for many years. He was a skilled orator of th...