Join us during the month of November as we honor the traditions and contributions of First American people through activities and food samplings. Each week, there will be a different themed focus throughout campus including games, art, language, food and more!
Below is a list of activities happening throughout the month:
Saturday, November 19
- Coloring clan animal masks, Chikasha Poya Exhibit Hall
- Chickasaw regalia coloring sheets, Holisso Research Center
- Pashofa and Grape Dumplings samples, Chikasha Inchokka Traditional Village (Rain Plan: Aaittafama)
- Discount on select language books and dictionaries, Aachompa' Gift Shop
- Crafts: mini stickball sticks and trade bead bracelets, Aaittafama' Lobby
Tuesday, November 22
- Coloring clan animal masks, Chikasha Poya Exhibit Hall
- Cookbooks! Archival cookbooks from Chickasaw women on display; family recipe card activity, Holisso Research Center
- Ayowa': Garden to Gourmet Tour - Agritour and cooking demonstration. - 1 p.m. start time
*Reservations required
*Contact Special Events at (580) 622-7130 or email Special.EventsCCC@chickasaw.net for registration (All Free)
- Three Sisters Stew samples, Chikasha Inchokka Traditional Village (Rain Plan: Aaittafama)
- "How to Make Pashofa" video, Aaittafama Room
- Discounts on specialty food products and cookbooks, Aachompa' Gift Shop
- Crafts: corn husk dolls, Aaittafama' Lobby
Wednesday November 23
Chickasaw Cultural Center closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 24
Chickasaw Cultural Center closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 25
Chickasaw Cultural Center closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Saturday, November 26
- Coloring clan animal masks, Chikasha Poya Exhibit Hall
- Cookbooks! Archival cookbooks from Chickasaw women on display; family recipe card activity, Holisso Research Center
- Ayowa': Garden to Gourmet Tour - Agritour and cooking demonstration. - 1 p.m. start time
*Reservations required
*Contact Special Events at (580) 622-7130 or email Special.EventsCCC@chickasaw.net for registration (All Free)
- Three Sisters Stew samples, Chikasha Inchokka Traditional Village (Rain Plan: Aaittafama)
- "How to Make Pashofa" video, Aaittafama Room
- Discounts on specialty food products and cookbooks, Aachompa' Gift Shop
- Crafts: corn husk dolls, Aaittafama' Lobby
Tuesday, November 29
- Christmas card crafts, Chikasha Poya Exhibit Hall
- "Chickasaw Nation Culture and Humanities Native Speaker Series" videos, Aaittafama' Room
- Crafts: leather canoes and woven mats crafts, Aaittafama' Room
- Games: chess, checkers and puzzles, Aaittafama' Lobby
- Three Sisters Stew samples, Chikasha Inchokka Traditional Village (Rain Plan: Aaittafama)
Wednesday, November 30
- Christmas card crafts, Chikasha Poya Exhibit Hall
- "Chickasaw Nation Culture and Humanities Native Speaker Series" videos, Aaittafama' Room
- Crafts: leather canoes and woven mats crafts, Aaittafama' Room
- Games: chess, checkers and puzzles, Aaittafama' Lobby
- Three Sisters Stew samples, Chikasha Inchokka Traditional Village (Rain Plan: Aaittafama)