Celebrate and connect with Chickasaw history and culture during our Awa Talhlháꞌpi: 15-Year Anniversary, July 24-26! Festivities include an art market, stomp dance demonstrations, presentations, cultural activities and more!
Thursday, July 24
Unless otherwise noted, all event features are open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Anoli' Theater Programming:
- 10 a.m. – Chickasaw princesses perform “The Lord’s Prayer”
- 10:30 a.m. – “Honor Garden Virtual Tour”
- 11 a.m. – Stomp dance demonstration
- Noon – “Chickasaw Cultural Center Opening to Present Day” panel discussion
- 1 p.m. – Chickasaw Press reading and book signing featuring Gabe Cannon
- 2 p.m. – Stomp dance demonstration
- 3 p.m. – Twining cultural demonstration
Art Market
First American jewelry, art, clothing and more (Exhibit Hall Lobby and Porch)
Make-and-Take Crafts:
- Seed bombs (Exhibit Hall Plaza)
- Fans (Exhibit Hall Plaza)
- 15-year logo puzzle (Exhibit Hall Plaza)
- Paper plate turtles and keychains (Traditional Village)
Activities:
- Caffa and bingo games (Holisso Library)
- Photo booth (Holisso Library)
Chikasha Inchokka' Traditional Village:
- Squirrel stick throw
- Chunkey
- Stickball
- Cultural demonstrations
Retail and Information tables:
- Chickasaw Press – sales and giveaways
- Tote bag giveaways
- Chickasaw language department
- Cemetery preservation department
Aaimpa' Café:
- 15-year cookies for sale
Aachompa' Gallery Gift Shop:
- 15% off storewide, excluding consignment items
- 15-year anniversary t-shirts for sale
Friday, July 25
Unless otherwise noted, all event features are open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Anoli' Theater Programming:
- 10:30 a.m. – “Beading Around a Cabochon” (virtual programming)
- 10:40 a.m. – “Abuske Drink” (virtual programming)
- 11 a.m. – Stomp dance demonstration
- 11:30 a.m. – “Chickasaws in the Oklahoma Hall of Fame” (virtual programming)
- Noon – Tribal dance demonstration
- 1 p.m. – “Cultural Identity” presentation
- 2 p.m. – Stomp dance demonstration
- 3 p.m. – Storytelling with Dixie Brewer
Art Market
First American jewelry, art, clothing and more (Exhibit Hall Lobby and Porch)
Make-and-Take Crafts:
- Seed bombs (Exhibit Hall Plaza)
- Fans (Exhibit Hall Plaza)
- 15-year logo puzzle (Exhibit Hall Plaza)
- Paper plate turtles and keychains (Traditional Village)
Activities:
- Caffa and bingo games (Holisso Library)
- Photo booth (Holisso Library)
Chikasha Inchokka' Traditional Village:
- Squirrel stick throw
- Chunkey
- Stickball
- Cultural demonstrations
Retail and Information tables:
- Chickasaw Press – sales and giveaways
- Tote bag giveaways
- Chickasaw language department
- Cemetery preservation department
Aaimpa' Café:
- 15-year cookies for sale
Aachompa' Gallery Gift Shop:
- 15% off storewide, excluding consignment items
- 15-year anniversary t-shirts for sale
Saturday, July 26
Unless otherwise noted, all event features are open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Anoli' Theater Programming:
- 10 a.m. – Hymn singing featuring Chickasaw Community Choir
- 11 a.m. – Stomp dance demonstration
- 11:30 a.m. – “Three Sisters Medly” (virtual programming)
- Noon – Redmen Blues Band
- 1 p.m. – Language preservation presentation
- 2 p.m. – Stomp dance demonstration
- 3 p.m. – Redmen Blues Band
Art Market
First American jewelry, art, clothing and more (Exhibit Hall Lobby and Porch)
Make-and-Take Crafts:
- Seed bombs (Exhibit Hall Plaza)
- Fans (Exhibit Hall Plaza)
- 15-year logo puzzle (Exhibit Hall Plaza)
- Paper plate turtles and keychains (Traditional Village)
Activities:
- Caffa and bingo games (Holisso Library)
- Photo booth (Holisso Library)
- 3:30 p.m. Stickball making class (Holisso Seminar Rooms)
Chikasha Inchokka' Traditional Village:
- Squirrel stick throw
- Chunkey
- Stickball
- Cultural demonstrations
Retail and Information tables:
- Chickasaw Press – sales and giveaways
- Tote bag giveaways
- Chickasaw language department
- Cemetery preservation department
Aaimpa' Café:
- Limited menu items available
- 15-year cookies for sale
Aachompa' Gallery Gift Shop:
- 15% off storewide, excluding consignment items
- 15-year anniversary t-shirts for sale
