OKC Metro Chickasaw Community Council

05/31/2026

This is a reminder that Tuesday is our council meeting from 6-8 pm at the OKC Community Center, 4001 NW 39th St., OKC, OK.

Our speaker will be Amy Warne who will be teaching us about Native Food Sovereignty! We will also be having Ace Greenwood drop a bit traditional knowledge.

Hashminticha'impa! Y'all come and eat! The entree will be tacos provided by Scott Factor. Please help by bringing a side dish, salad, snack, or dessert to complement the entree or you may donate to our "kitty" jar.

Upcoming dates to remember:
June 2nd Amy Warne will be presenting on food sovereignty
June 3rd-4th Chickasaw Elders Conference
June 5th Chickasaw Veterans Conference
June 5-6th Chickasha Ittafama Reunion at Kullihoma
July 7th presentation from Ray Orphan on Veterans' Affairs
Aug 4th speaker will be Deidre Clark with the Farmer's Market

05/30/2026

Driving in our NDN car, headed for First Americans Museum! Check out this awesome illustration that Brian Landreth (Chickasaw Nation) created for the 2026 Summer Solstice Celebration. Join us Sunday, June 21, from 5 - 9 pm as we watch the sun set at the tip of the FAM Mound on the longest day of the year. This community event is open to all and will include a Rez Rides Car Show, contests, social dancing, food, art vendors, and more.

05/30/2026

Parents and grandparents, check this out!

05/28/2026

Stretch and feel better while enjoying the AYA walk app.

Refresh Your Body After a Day of Sitting 🧘‍♀️
Spending all day sitting, whether at a conference, at a desk or on the road can leave you feeling stiff and tired. Stretching can help release tension, improve circulation and boost your energy!

Here are some simple stretches you can try after a long day of sitting:

🔹 Seated Spinal Twist – Sit tall, twist gently to one side and hold for a few breaths to release your back.

🔹 Cat-Cow Stretch – On hands and knees, alternate between rounding and arching your back to loosen your spine.

🔹 Figure Four Stretch – Lie down, cross one ankle over the opposite knee and gently pull toward you to open your hips.

Even just a few minutes of movement can make a difference. If you need more guidance, AYA Walk’s Mindfulness feature offers beginner-friendly movement sessions to help you reset and recharge.

05/27/2026

Another class; check it out!

05/27/2026

Chokma! Hello!
We hope you all had a good Memorial Day weekend.
Ponokfonkha Billi’ya’shki! (We will always remember!)

This is a reminder that next week is our council meeting. It will be from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at the OKC Community Center, 4001 NW 39th St., OKC, OK.

Our guest speaker, Amy Warne, will be speaking about Indigenous Food Sovereignty.

Hashminticha'impa! Y'all come and eat! The potluck meal begins
around 6pm with the business meeting and the speaker to follow. This month's entree' will be tacos provided by Scott Factor. Please help by bringing a side dish, salad, bread, snack, or dessert to complement the entree or you may donate to our "kitty" jar.

As we plan to continue including short stories (traditional, family, or personal) and bits of historical or cultural information at our meetings, we invite everyone to participate! If you have something you would like to share (2-5 minutes) please let one of the board members know so we can add you to an upcoming meeting agenda.

Upcoming dates to remember:
May 29th Danny Bevill to perform at Chishom Creek (7-9pm)
address: 13230 Pawnee Dr, OKC 73114 -- between Cabela's and Topgolf
June 2nd Amy Warne will be presenting on Native food sovereignty
June 3rd-4th Chickasaw Elders Conference
June 5th Chickasaw Veterans Conference
June 5-6th Chickasha Ittafama Reunion at Kullihoma
July 7th presentation from Ray Orphan on Veterans' Affairs
Aug 4th speaker will be Deidre Clark with the Farmer's Market

Chipisala’cho! See you later!

05/26/2026

Find your team!

Connect to Chickasaw culture through the game that brings community, strength and tradition together. Whether you’re playing for fun at a festival or stepping onto the field for competition, stickball builds confidence, improves physical fitness and keeps our Chickasaw culture alive.

From youth teams like Chikasha Bak Bak to adult teams (men’s Chikasha Toli and women’s Chikasha Toli Ihoo), you can find your team and continue our stickball legacy.

Visit Chickasaw.net/ChickasawStickball for more information.

05/25/2026

Ponokfonkha Billi’ya’shki!
We will always remember!

05/24/2026