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Three Sisters Celebration

Three Sisters Celebration

MARCH 14 - 18, 2023
Free

Save the date and join us for the Three Sisters Celebration March 14-18! This annual event observes the changing of the seasons and planting of essential crops like corn, beans and squash. In combination, these crops are known as the “three sisters,” which have provided the Chickasaw people with generations of long-term soil fertility and healthy sustenance. You can see this planting method in gardens around campus.

Celebrate the emergence of spring and the planting of essential crops through Chickasaw culture, language, demonstrations and various activities. Don’t miss one of the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s biggest events of the year!

 

*In case of inclement weather, all activities will move indoors. Please see below for a list of activities and their indoor locations.

Daily Agenda:

Thursday, March 16

Main Entrance and Bus Pavilion

Trade bead station

Food truck

 

Welcome Center

Ofi Tohbi (White Dog) bracelet make-and-take activity

Trade bead station

Make-and-take bags

Children’s make-and-take activity

Trade bead station

 

Aachompa' Gift Shop

20% off all items, excluding consignment

New Three Sisters Celebration t-shirts

 

Holisso: The Center for Study of Chickasaw History and Culture

Children’s make-and-take activity

Trade bead station

 

Anoli' Theater

Popcorn, drinks and candy available all day

10:30 a.m. Behind the Scenes (film)

11:30 a.m. First Encounter (film)

12:30 p.m. Cahokia: America’s Lost Metropolis (film)

3 p.m. Sing 2 (film)

Chickasaw language information and activity booth

 

Aaimpa' Cafe

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Three Sisters specials

            Alligator po boy

            Strawberry spinach salad with grilled chicken

 

Chikasha Poya Exhibit Center

Three Sisters art market

 

Aapisa' Art Gallery

Aapisa' Art Gallery Features

Lisa Hudson and Tyson Hudson

All exhibited items are available for purchase

 

 

Butterfly Garden

Pollinator make-and-take activity

Trade bead station

 

Chikasha Inchokka' Traditional Village

11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Stomp dance demonstrations

Hymn singing

Storytelling

Pashofa samples

Three Sisters Stew samples

Cultural demonstrations

Trade bead stations

Children's make-and-take activities

Archery tag (outside South Gate)

 

Three Sisters Village Garden

Planting activity and information table

Trade bead station

 

Spiral Garden

Planting activity

Trade bead station

 

 

Friday, March 17

Main Entrance and Bus Pavilion

Trade bead station

Food truck

 

Welcome Center

Ofi Tohbi (White Dog) bracelet make-and-take activity

            Trade bead station

Make-and-take bags

Children’s make-and-take activity

Trade bead station

 

Aachompa' Gift Shop

20% off all items, excluding consignment

New Three Sisters Celebration t-shirts

 

Holisso: The Center for Study of Chickasaw History and Culture

Children’s make and take activity

Trade bead station

 

Anoli' Theater

Popcorn, drinks and candy available all day

10:30 a.m. Behind the Scenes (film)

11:30 a.m. First Encounter (film)

12:30 p.m. Mankiller (film)

3 p.m. Minions: Rise of Gru (film)

 

Chickasaw language information and activity booth

 

Aaimpa' Cafe

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Three Sisters specials

            Alligator po boy

            Strawberry spinach salad with grilled chicken

 

Chikasha Poya Exhibit Center

Three Sisters art market

12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Artist Live Paint featuring Brent Greenwood (porch)

 

Aapisa' Art Gallery

Aapisa' Art Gallery Features

Lisa Hudson and Tyson Hudson

All exhibited items are available for purchase

 

Butterfly Garden

Pollinator make-and-take activity

Trade bead station

 

Chikasha Inchokka' Traditional Village

11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Stomp dance demonstrations

Hymn singing

Storytelling

Pashofa samples

Three Sisters Stew samples

Cultural demonstrations

Trade bead stations

Children's make-and-take activities

Archery tag (outside South Gate)

 

Three Sisters Village Garden

Planting activity and information table

Trade bead station

 

Spiral Garden

Planting activity

Trade bead station

 

 

Saturday, March 18

Main Entrance and Bus Pavilion

Trade bead station

Food truck

 

Welcome Center

Ofi Tohbi (White Dog) bracelet make-and-take activity

            Trade bead station

Make-and-take bags

Children’s make-and-take activity

Trade bead station

 

Aachompa' Gift Shop

20% off all items, excluding consignment

New Three Sisters Celebration t-shirts

 

Holisso: The Center for Study of Chickasaw History and Culture

Children’s make-and-take activity

Trade bead station

 

Anoli' Theater

Popcorn, drinks and candy available all day

10:30 a.m. Behind the Scenes (film)

11:30 a.m. First Encounter (film)

12:30 p.m. Cahokia: America’s Lost Metropolis (film)

3 p.m. Sing 2 (film)

 

Chickasaw language information and activity booth

 

Aaimpa' Cafe

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Three Sisters specials

            Alligator po boy

            Strawberry spinach salad with grilled chicken

 

Chikasha Poya Exhibit Center

Three Sisters art market

 

Aapisa' Art Gallery

Aapisa' Art Gallery Features

Lisa Hudson and Tyson Hudson

All exhibited items are available for purchase

 

“Meet The Artist” – 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Butterfly Garden

Pollinator make-and-take activity

Trade bead station

 

Chikasha Inchokka' Traditional Village

11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Stomp dance demonstrations

Hymn singing

Storytelling

Pashofa samples

Three Sisters Stew samples

Cultural demonstrations

Trade bead stations

Children's make-and-take activities

Archery tag (outside South Gate)

 

Three Sisters Village Garden

Planting activity and information table

Trade bead station

 

Spiral Garden

Planting activity

Trade bead station

 

In case of inclement weather, all activities will move to the following indoor locations:

 

Anoli' Theater

Stomp dance demonstrations

 

Anoli' Theater Lobby

Pashofa samples

Three Sisters Stew samples

 

Exhibit Hall Lobby

Artist demonstrations

Art market

Cultural demonstrations

Crafts and activities

 

Aaittafama' Lobby

Horticulture activities

Cultural demonstrations

Crafts and activities

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