Save the date and join us for the Three Sisters Celebration March 18-22! 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!
Thursday, March 20
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Campus Wide
- Three Sisters Art Market (Chikasha Poya Exhibit Hall Lobby and Aaittafama Foyer)
- Cultural demonstrations (Chikasha Poya Exhibit Hall)
- Make-n-take activities (Aaittafama Foyer)
- Food samples (Theater building)
- Three Sisters Planting Demonstration and seed packet giveaways (Spiral Garden and Three Sisters Garden)
- Vender booths (Exhibit Hall porch and Anoli' Theater lobby)
Anoli' Theater
10:30 a.m. Behind the Scenes
11:30 a.m. First Encounter
1 p.m. The Ancient Game of Stickball
3 p.m. Inside Out 2
Popcorn, candy and drinks available for purchase.
Chikasha Inchokka' Traditional Village
11 a.m. Stomp dance demonstration
11:30 a.m. Storytelling
2 p.m. Stomp dance demonstration
2:30 p.m. Storytelling
Holisso: The Center for Study of Chickasaw History and Culture
- Woven corn make-and-take
- Sock puppets make-and-take
- Coloring sheets
- Word search
- Bookmark giveaway
Aachompa' Gift Shop
- 10% off retail sales (excluding consignment)
- Three Sisters t-shirts
- Bracelet Kits
Aachompa' Porch
- Make-and-take bags
- Loom bracelets
Aaimpa' Café
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Limited menu all week.
- Café Specials:
- Pollinator salad
- Alligator po’boy
Signature cookies and fountain drinks are available to purchase from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, March 21
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Campus Wide
- Three Sisters Art Market (Chikasha Poya Exhibit Hall and Plaza)
- Live Paint demonstration (Exhibit Hall Porch)
- Cultural demonstrations, make-n-take crafts and food samples (Chikasha Inchokka' Traditional Village)
- Three Sisters Planting Demonstration and seed packet giveaways (Spiral Garden and Three Sisters Garden)
- Vender booths (Exhibit Hall porch and Anoli' Theater lobby)
Anoli' Theater
10:30 a.m. Behind the Scenes
11:30 a.m. First Encounter
1 p.m. The Ancient Game of Stickball
3 p.m. Inside Out 2
Popcorn, candy and drinks available for purchase.
Chikasha Inchokka' Traditional Village
11 a.m. Stomp dance demonstration
11:30 a.m. Storytelling
2 p.m. Stomp dance demonstration
2:30 p.m. Storytelling
Holisso: The Center for Study of Chickasaw History and Culture
- Woven corn make-and-take
- Sock puppets make-and-take
- Coloring sheets
- Word search
- Bookmark giveaway
Aachompa' Gift Shop
- 10% off retail sales (excluding consignment)
- Three Sisters t-shirts
- Bracelet Kits
Aachompa' Porch
- Make-and-take bags
- Loom bracelets
Aaimpa' Café
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Limited menu all week.
- Café Specials:
- Pollinator salad
- Alligator po’boy
Signature cookies and fountain drinks are available to purchase from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, March 22
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Campus Wide
- Three Sisters Art Market (Chikasha Poya Exhibit Hall and Plaza)
- Cultural demonstrations, make-n-take crafts and food samples (Chikasha Inchokka' Traditional Village)
- Three Sisters Planting Demonstration and seed packet giveaways (Spiral Garden and Three Sisters Garden)
- Vender booths (Exhibit Hall porch and Anoli' Theater lobby)
Anoli' Theater
10:30 a.m. Behind the Scenes
11:30 a.m. First Encounter
1 p.m. The Ancient Game of Stickball
3 p.m. Inside Out 2
Popcorn, candy and drinks available for purchase.
Chikasha Inchokka' Traditional Village
11 a.m. Stomp dance demonstration
11:30 a.m. Storytelling
2 p.m. Stomp dance demonstration
2:30 p.m. Storytelling
Holisso: The Center for Study of Chickasaw History and Culture
- Woven corn make-and-take
- Sock puppets make-and-take
- Coloring sheets
- Word search
- Bookmark giveaway
Aachompa' Gift Shop
- 10% off retail sales (excluding consignment)
- Three Sisters t-shirts
- Bracelet Kits
Aachompa' Porch
- Make-and-take bags
- Loom bracelets
Aaimpa' Café
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Limited menu all week.
- Café Specials:
- Pollinator salad
- Alligator po’boy
Signature cookies and fountain drinks are available to purchase from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
