Governor's Monthly Message

December Message

Season’s Greetings

Season’s greetings and Merry Christmas from the Chickasaw Nation!

Each year during the holidays, we reflect on and remain thankful for our continued blessings and the great...


November Message

Celebrating the legacy of our people

November is a special month for First Americans across the United States as we observe Native American Heritage Month. At the Chickasaw Nation, we take this special time to celebrate our unique...


October Message

Our Constitution provides a firm foundation

It has been more than 40 years since the ratification of the 1983 Chickasaw Constitution, a document of vital importance to the progress, sovereignty and self-determination of our tribe and...


September Message

Celebrating our progress together

The time for this year’s Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival, a celebration of our tribal progress and culture, is quickly approaching. This is a special time of year when Chickasaws...


August Message

Preserving our environment for future generations

The Chickasaw people have always maintained a deep appreciation for and connection to nature and wildlife. This special relationship continues today in our dedicated efforts to preserve our...


July Message

Building on a Firm Foundation

Happy 4th of July! We hope you enjoy the holiday with family, friends and loved ones as you celebrate our country’s liberty and freedom. Our sincerest appreciation also goes out to our...


June Message

Investing in a brighter future

Beginning with our first tribal enterprise, the Chickasaw Motor Inn, the Chickasaw Nation has focused on business diversification to sustain the great progress we have enjoyed over the years...


May Message

Coming together after the storms

Our hearts go out to all the individuals and families affected by the recent storms across the country. A large number of tornados impacted communities in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Texas...


April Message

Education leads to great opportunities and tribal progress

Throughout much of our history, formal education has been of vital importance to the Chickasaw Nation and Chickasaw people. Education can be used as an instrument for personal empowerment and...


March Message

A Season of Hope

Chokma,  

Spring is upon us! It is a time of growth, rejuvenation and new life. During this time of year, we appreciate the new beginnings and blossoming wildlife abundant...


February Message

Cooperating for Stability and Success

At its most basic level, sovereignty is the ability of a group of people to make decisions for themselves. Chickasaw Nation sovereignty is inherent and existed for hundreds of years prior to...


January Message

Reflecting on our past, planning our future

Chokma,

Happy New Year from the Chickasaw Nation! We hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season with friends and loved ones and are ready to take on a new year full of hope and promise...