Chickasaw Cultural Center link
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
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Art Market
- Aachompaꞌ Gift Shops retail sales (anniversary t-shirts)
- 15-year anniversary tote bags giveaway
Booths:
-Language
-Chickasaw Press
-Cultural Resources Demonstrations
-Cemetery Preservation
-Nutrition Services
-Horticulture
10 a.m.
Chickasaw Princesses on campus for photo ops and performance of The Lord’s Prayer in sign language.
11 a.m.
Stomp Dance Demonstrations
Noon
Chickasaw Cultural Center Opening to Present Day panel
1 p.m.
Chickasaw Press Book Signing and Readings
2 p.m.
Stomp Dance Demonstrations
3 p.m.
Cultural Preservation Presentation
Friday, July 25
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Art Market
- Aachompaꞌ Gift Shops retail sales (anniversary t-shirts)
- 15-year anniversary tote bags giveaway
Booths:
-Language
-Press
-Cultural Resources Demonstrations
-Cemetery Preservation
-Nutrition Services
-Horticulture
11 a.m.
Stomp Dance Demonstrations
Noon
Tribal Dance Demonstrations
1 p.m.
Heritage Preservation Presentation
2 p.m.
Stomp Dance Demonstrations
3 p.m.
Storytelling
Saturday, July 26
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Art Market
- Aachompaꞌ Gift Shops retail sales (anniversary t-shirts)
- 15-year anniversary tote bags giveaway
Booths:
-Language
-Press
-Cultural Resources Demonstrations
-Cemetery Preservation
-Nutrition Services
-Horticulture
10 a.m.
Hymn Singing
11 a.m.
Stomp Dance Demonstrations
Noon
Musical Performance by Redmen Blues Band
1 p.m.
Language Presentation
2 p.m.
Stomp Dance Demonstrations
3 p.m.
Musical Performance by Redmen Blues Band