THE NATION

PROGRESS REPORT

2017 Progress Report 2017 CONTENTS

1 Welcome Chokma! 2 Executive Leadership e are excited to report another successful year of progress and 4 Children & Youth Wgrowth for the Chickasaw Nation. 10 Commerce It was a great year of accomplishment, allowing continual growth of quality programs and services. 14 Community Successful, diversified business operations and economic development 20 Culture & Arts allow the tribe to offer improved opportunities for each year and remain committed to our mission of enhancing the overall quality of 26 Development life of the Chickasaw people.

28 Education Many of the past year’s achievements are outlined in this 2017 Progress Report. As you read the following pages, we hope you share in our 34 Elders optimism for the bright future of the Chickasaw Nation.

38 Family Sincerely, 42 Government

44 Health & Wellness Bill Anoatubby, Governor The Chickasaw Nation 50 Housing

54 Financials

56 Important Numbers

Contents Chokma! 1 BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Lona Barrick, Cultural Tourism (EO) Bobby Jones, HR-Business Operations (EO) Chenae Lippard, Heritage Preservation (EO) Randy Wesley, Lighthorse Police (EO) Tena Jolley, Benefits (EO) Shannon Dial, Integrated Services (EO) Kaycie Sheppard, General Counsel (EO) David Nimmo, Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (P) Cyndie Key, Interior Services (US) Jerry Jones, Audit & Financial Reporting (EO) Heather Summers, Operations, Clinics & Hospitals, (US) Jimmy Tignor, Support (EO) Kara Berst, Business Sustainability/Auxiliary Services (EO) Monica Neal, Communications (EO) Scott Emerson, Gaming & Retail Operations (EO) Melissa Edgar, Program Development & Review (EO) Jana Harrison, Housing Finance (EO) Christy Estes, HQ Finance (EO) Chris Anoatubby, Tribal & Commercial Health (US) Andrea Horner, Marketing (EO) C.J. Aducci, Strong Family Development (EO) Pauline Sliger, Compensation (EO) Sheryl Goodson, Satellite Clinics (EO) Leta Burwell, Social Services (EO) Renee Sweet, Housing (EO) Lori Rico, Lt. Governor’s Office (EO) EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Jenny Trett, Administration Tribal & Commercial Health (EO) Karen Cook, Aging (EO) Ken Smith, Construction (EO) Carrie Law, Hospital & Clinical Excellence (EO) Brenda Teel, Revenue (EO) Standing, left to right: Jana Reich, Accounting (EO) Becky Chandler, Nutrition Services (EO) BILL ANOATUBBY, Governor JAY KEEL, Secretary of Family Services Laura Stewart, Arts & Humanities (EO) Marty Wafford, Support & Programs (US) As secretary of family services, Jay Keel oversees Neal McCaleb, Ambassador at Large ROBYN ELLIOTT, Secretary of Communications Mendy Watkins, Budgeting & Support (EO) programs and opportunities that support strong and and Community Development Uday Rao, Information Systems and Support (CIO) healthy Chickasaw families. FOURTH ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: As secretary of communications and community SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jonathan Moffat, Digital Design and Development (EO) development, Robyn Elliott promotes cultural pride Seated, left to right: Bill Anoatubby, Governor Mark Hicks, Tribal Procurement (EO) among Chickasaw people by sharing timely and DR. JUDY GOFORTH PARKER, Secretary of Health Debra Gee, Legal (EO) Clint Chadwick, Emerging Businesses and Programs (EO) important information with the world through various As secretary of health, Dr. Judy Goforth Parker Josh Bess, Family Support (EO) Todd Crawford, Residential Services (EO) media outlets. oversees the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center and is Laura Nickell, CNMC Clinics (EO) Palmer Mosely, Self-Governance (US) responsible for all health programs and services offered BILL LANCE, Secretary of Commerce Johnna Walker, Chickasaw Foundation (CEO) John Ellis, Construction & Support Services (EO) to Chickasaw people. As secretary of commerce, Bill Lance oversees the many Kirk Perry, Historic Preservation (EO) Skip Seeley, Global Gaming (P) diverse businesses that are operated by the Chickasaw JALINDA KELLEY, Secretary of Interior Services Danny Hilliard, Corporate Development (VP) Stephen Greetham, Office of Senior Counsel (EO) Nation. These businesses provide funding for the As secretary of interior services, Jalinda Kelley is Debbie Jackson, Chikasha Houses/Patient Resources (EO) Cliff Agee, Subsidiary Services & Support (US) programs and services available to the Chickasaw people. responsible for many of the internal operations of Juan Rico, Operations (US) Datoka Cole, Deputy Secretary of Commerce the Chickasaw Nation. These services include Colt Digby, Youth Services (EO) T.W. Shannon, Bank2 (P) WAYNE SCRIBNER, Secretary of Community Services Lighthorse Police, human resources, benefits and Danny Wells, Education (EO) Jerod Waters, Nursing (EO) As secretary of community services, Wayne Scribner compensation, training and career development and Chris Tharp, Tribal & Commercial Health (EO) Phillip Perkins, Intelligence & Asset Security (EO) oversees tribal housing, youth services, education, social tribal government services. Dan Boren, Corporate Development (P) Adam Stafford, Business Analytics (EO) services and aging programs to ensure quality services Carol McCurdy, Training & Development (EO) Shawn Clemens, Organizational Support (EO) Interim for Chickasaw people and the communities in which HOLLY EASTERLING, Secretary of Treasury Sheilla Brashier, Community Outreach & Development (EO) Frank Johnston, Jr., Governmental Affairs (US) they live. He is also responsible for the construction of As secretary of treasury, Holly Easterling provides Teresa Reams, Health Finance (EO) Tom John, Community Services (US) tribal facilities. pertinent and vital information to managers and leaders Valorie Walters, Cultural Center (EO) Paul Emrich, Family & Mental Health Services (US) to assist in key financial decisions, long-term strategic LISA JOHN, Secretary of Culture and Humanities Lori Hamilton, History & Culture (EO) Tony Choate, Media Relations (EO) planning and management of assets and investments As secretary of culture and humanities, Lisa John is Karissa Pickett, Creative Services (EO) Tim Rhynes, Responsible Stewardship (EO) across the Chickasaw Nation. responsible for the Chickasaw Cultural Center and the Jefferson Keel, Lt. Governor NOT PICTURED: development of programs to encourage cultural TAMMY GRAY, Executive Officer, Governor’s Office Dustin Newport, Protective Services (EO) education, historical preservation and the arts. (CEO) – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER • (CIO) – CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER • (EO) – EXECUTIVE OFFICER (US) – UNDER SECRETARY • (P) – PRESIDENT • (VP) – VICE PRESIDENT

2 LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP 3 CHILDREN & YOUTH

The school age program provided care to 418 children, ages 4 through 12, during public school holiday breaks.

The after school program provided transportation and care to 396 children CHILDREN ARE THE FUTURE OF OUR CULTURE AND COMMUNITIES. WE ARE PLEASED TO during the 2016-17 school year. PROVIDE A GROWING NUMBER OF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP CHARACTER AND DEFINE STRENGTHS IN CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. The early intervention program, which focuses on the social, emotional he child care assistance programs and cognitive development of children, Tpartnered with 109 child care providers completed 275 referrals for services. The within the Chickasaw Nation to supplement program also performed hearing screenings 2017 child care payments for 902 children. The for 656 children and vision screenings for 902 Children program also awarded 69 grants for use in 653 children. improving child care facilities. 2016 Two new Chickasaw Youth Clubs were 749 The Chickasaw Nation provided opened in Tishomingo and in Sulphur in FY Children assistance for 2,307 Chickasaw youth to 2017. Each facility is 6,000 square feet 2015 participate in various events, clubs, leagues and includes program specific classrooms 553 Children 1,665 1,827 1,990 2,307 or other areas of interest. and areas for recreational activities. Youth Youth Youth Youth The youth clubs combined to serve 337 2014 The sick child care center, which assists Chickasaw youth. 461 2014 2015 2016 2017 children with mild health issues, provided Children care on 1,204 occasions. The center was The resource and referral program Chickasaw youth provided with assistance also recognized as a 2016 Honoring Nations provided training to 284 early childhood Supplemental child care payments to participate in various events, clubs, Award finalist by the Harvard Project on teachers, assistance providers and parents made to children through the child care leagues or other areas of interest American Indian Economic Development. of young children. assistance program

4 Children & Youth Children & Youth 5 A NEW CHICKASAW NATION CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OPENED ITS DOORS IN ARDMORE IN 2017. THE NEW FACILITY OFFERS CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR UP TO 242 CHILDREN IN THE AREA. Through the resource and referral program, the Dolly Parton Imagination Meagan Gaines Library provided books to 426 Chickasaw children. Chickasaw citizen The Chickasaw Nation provided more than 260 car seat checks and 45 new car “The Chikasha Pehlichi Ikbi Youth Leadership seats to parents. Program has made a major impact on my life. Before I was a member of the program, I was terrified to The martial arts program served speak to people I didn’t know or large crowds. The 360 Chickasaw youth in FY 2017 at courses this program offered helped me develop six locations throughout the public speaking and networking skills. It has not only Chickasaw Nation. prepared me to be a leader, but has also helped me grow into the person I am today.” In 2017, more than 1,800 youth from across the country participated in camps, clinics and academies offered by the Chickasaw Nation. Thirty-six Chickasaw students attended The tribe’s numerous recreational the Space Academy at the U.S. Rocket The youth clothing grant program programs served more than 2,500 & Space Center in Huntsville, Alabama, provided 15,808 Chickasaw youth with a Chickasaw youth through a variety where they participated in simulations of $200 gift card to purchase school clothing. of leagues. astronaut actions, among other activities. The college clothing grant provided 2,171 students either $150, for part-time students, Forty-seven Chickasaw students from or $300, for full-time students. around the country attended Chickasaw Nation Aviation and Space Academy, which encourages students to pursue opportunities in aviation, space, science and math.

2017 15,808 Youth Chikasha Pehlichi Ikbi (Youth 2016 13,681 Youth Leadership Program) provided 119 Chickasaw high school students with tools 2015 13,623 Youth to promote confident leaders. 2014 13,187 Youth Five Chickasaw youth received Youth assisted through the sponsorships to attend the 2017 Native youth clothing grant Youth Preventing Diabetes camp.

8 Children & Youth Children & Youth 9 Spending with Chickasaw citizen- owned businesses reached $25.8 million COMMERCE in FY 2017 through the Chickasaw Nation Preferred Vendor Program, which increases business opportunities for qualified Chickasaw citizen-owned business enterprises.

Chickasaw Nation Telecom partnered with 360 Communications, a Chickasaw- owned preferred vendor, to bring affordable high-speed internet to rural communities within the Chickasaw Nation using advanced wireless technology throughout the unserved and underserved rural areas. BUSINESS HAS FLOURISHED AS WE CONTINUE TO EXPAND AND DIVERSIFY IN ORDER TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE ONGOING AND DEVELOPING PROGRAMS SERVING CITIZENS AND Trace Fiber Networks, LLC announced In 2017, Sovereign Properties Holdco, IMPROVING COMMUNITIES. a 500 mile fiber-optic network in 2017, LLC (SPH) saw continued growth in both which will encompass the Chickasaw real estate holdings and profitability. SPH urrent tribal business diversification In May 2017, ground was broken on the Nation’s service area boundary, connecting currently holds 61 properties valued at Cincludes manufacturing, energy, health new 37,000-square-foot Riverstar Casino more than 40 communities and schools. $150 million. care, media, technology, hospitality, retail in Terral, . The facility will and tourism. house approximately 620 electronic gaming Bank2 continues to be the top source machines, numerous table games and retail of Native American home loans in the The Artesian Hotel has welcomed more shopping outlets, and add an estimated 150 state of Oklahoma, as well as one of the than 210,000 guests since opening in 2013. new jobs to the area. top lenders nationally.

The WinStar Convention Center opened Construction was completed on an In 2017, Bank2 added exclusive in September 2016, with more than 65,000 additional nine holes at the WinStar Golf banking services for Chickasaw Nation square feet of brand new meeting space. Course, bringing the total number of holes to citizens and employees. The facility has hosted more than 100,000 36. The course now has two distinct 18-hole guests in its first year for various events courses to appeal to a range of skill levels. and conferences.

Bedré Fine Chocolates made agreements with retailers such as Crest Foods, Reasor’s Grocery, OnCue Express, 7-Eleven Oklahoma and The University of Oklahoma to offer their products in stores.

The Treasure Valley Hotel received a complete interior remodel in 2017, including updated guest rooms, conference rooms and interior décor to enhance the overall guest experience and modernize the facility.

10 Commerce Commerce 11 OKLAHOMA OPTICAL OPENED A NEW FACILITY IN ADA IN 2017, OFFERING A MORE CONVENIENT LOCATION AND ENHANCING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. OKLAHOMA OPTICAL SERVED MORE THAN 9,000 CUSTOMERS IN FY 2017. Ackia, a film depicting 18th century In 2017, transportation services Chickasaw warriors as they battled to provided more than 43,000 rides for clients protect their homeland against the French to work and non-emergency medical army, is currently in pre-production. appointments and the delivery of medical refill prescriptions to homebound citizens. More than 260 Chickasaw citizens were assisted through the Chickasaw Nation The Chickasaw Nation Honor Guard Disaster Relief & Recovery Fund in attended more than 1,000 events in 2017. FY 2017. COMMUNITY The Chickasaw Warrior Society, which In 2017, the Chickasaw Nation encourages community, establishes and conducted five community gatherings across supports camaraderie and personifies the U.S.: in Northern California, Northern the Chickasaw warrior spirit, now has Texas, Southern Texas, Southern California more than 1,300 veterans participating in and the Pacific Northwest. the organization.

More than 160 community council EACH YEAR, WE CREATE AND MAINTAIN and citizen connection group meetings COMMITTED PARTNERSHIPS AS WELL AS were conducted for Chickasaws across QUALITY PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES the United States. Currently, there are 34 FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING A GREATER citizen groups in 17 states. SENSE OF COMMUNITY. The Lighthorse Police Department new Chickasaw Nation Community answered more than 20,000 calls for service Center and Area Office opened in A across the Chickasaw Nation. Tishomingo in April 2017. More than 2,700 Thanksgiving baskets The new Chickasaw Nation Information and nearly 2,900 Christmas baskets were Center also began operations in Tishomingo provided for eligible Chickasaw families. to serve a wide range of tourists, highlight local attractions and communicate the More than 650 Christmas gifts were Chickasaw Nation’s connection to the provided to Chickasaw families through the Tishomingo area. Angel Tree program. A new Chickasaw Nation Area Community health representatives Office opened its doors in Purcell in served 13,640 Chickasaw citizens and 4,575 September 2017. Native Americans by testing vital signs, providing transportation to appointments Te Ata was released at select theaters and picking up medication. across the United States this year. The film is based on the inspiring, true Through the computer distribution story of Chickasaw storyteller, Mary 30,000 31,000 36,900 43,000 Rides Rides Rides Rides program, 180 refurbished computers were Thompson Fisher. provided to Chickasaw citizens to help 2014 2015 2016 2017 learn, develop and implement skills needed The feature film,The Chickasaw Rancher, in today’s modern world of technology. is currently in post-production and explores Rides provided by the life of Montford T. Johnson. transportation services

14 Community Community 15 THE NEW 14,500 SQUARE-FOOT CHICKASAW NATION VETERANS LODGE OPENED ITS DOORS ON THE ADA SOUTH CAMPUS IN 2017.

PICTURED: WAYNE WALKER, WARRIOR SOCIETY MEMBER More than 200 veterans attended the 2017 Chickasaw Veterans Conference at the Oliver Neal III WinStar Convention Center. Chickasaw citizen & Veteran Through a community service block grant, the tribe assisted 108 Chickasaw families and 41 Native Americans in crisis Oliver Neal III, a Chickasaw citizen and member of the Chickasaw Warrior Society, situations with utilities, food and rent. attended the Chickasaw Community Gathering in Sacramento, California, one of five such gatherings in 2017, to celebrate culture, heritage and community. The tribe supported more than 1,900 Native American families with energy “Going to the gathering and the citizen connection group is a good way to stay assistance through the Low Income Home connected to the tribe,” Mr. Neal stated. Energy Assistance Program. The gatherings offered Chickasaws an opportunity to learn more about the programs Through and services the tribe has available to citizens across the country. programs, more than 100 Chickasaw “We just went to all the booths to find out about all we could,” Mr. Neal stated. “It was families and 111 Native American families a very informative meeting.” were assisted with burial expenses and 14 Chickasaw families were assisted due to loss He takes great pride in the growth of the Chickasaw Nation and often visits Oklahoma of their home by fire. to attend annual events. Chickasaw Nation Social Services The Chickasaw Nation Re-Use Center assisted 45 disabled Chickasaw “I don’t think people realize how far we’ve come as a nation. I remember that we were served 21,684 Chickasaws with a variety of citizens, under the age of 60, with lawn a small tribe...we used to meet at Seeley Chapel,” he said. gently-used items. mowing assistance. Now, Chickasaws from across the country have a variety of ways to stay connected. The Nation’s emergency energy assistance programs provided support to 2,765 citizens for urgent, unmet utility needs.

2017 2,765 Citizens

2016 2,100 Citizens

2015 1,968 Citizens

2014 2,065 Citizens

Citizens served by the emergency energy assistance program

18 Community Community 19 The 2017 Chickasaw Arts Academy had 188 participants.

The after school arts program served CULTURE & ARTS 480 students with youth workshops in 2017.

The Chickasaw Choir Program again performed the National Anthem at the Kansas City Chiefs football game in front of 65,000 people and for the Blue basketball game in front of 1,100 people.

This year’s Artesian Arts Festival in Sulphur, Oklahoma, had more than 8,000 guests, who enjoyed art displays, workshops, lectures and dance demonstrations.

WE CONTINUE TO SEEK NEW WAYS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE RICH HISTORY AND STORY OF THE CHICKASAW PEOPLE THROUGH CULTURAL, ARTISTIC AND TECHNOLOGY-BASED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. The Chickasaw School of Guitar he Chickasaw Inkana Foundation and provided more than 360 students weekly Tthe City of Tupelo, Mississippi hosted guitar lessons in FY 2017. its first Chickasaw Celebration this year with more than 1,200 attendees. Chickasaw Nation dance classes served More than 8,800 people enjoyed more than 400 students each semester in 2017. The Chickasaw Cultural Center (CCC) stickball, language games, art classes, has been bringing visitors from around the cultural demonstrations and more at this The cultural tourism division served world to south-central Oklahoma since year’s Three Sisters Celebration, hosted by more than 300 Chickasaw citizens with opening its doors in 2010. This year, it the CCC. special tours, lectures and presentations surpassed 600,000 guests. relating to Chickasaw historic and In 2017, the Holisso Research cultural sites, as well as special events and The CCC had more than 99,000 visitors Center on the CCC campus provided travel routes. this year, and was again named Best State research assistance to more than 13,800 2017 8,000 Guests Tourism Destination by The Oklahoman patrons and completed more than 2,100 The Chickasaw Explorers program 2016 6,500 Guests newspaper’s “Readers Choice Award.” genealogy requests. provided 11 Chickasaw students the 2015 5,000 Guests opportunity to participate in a two-week The Inkana Bridge was completed archaeological excavation in Columbus, The fine arts program served more 2014 4,500 Guests in 2017 to link the Chickasaw National than 3,000 students in 2017 with a variety Mississippi, in search of the 1541 Battle Recreation Area to the CCC. More than of exhibits, classes, workshops, events Guests in attendance at the of Chikasha site and other related 1,600 visitors used the bridge. and demonstrations. Artesian Arts Festival Chickasaw villages.

20 CULTURE & ARTS CULTURE & ARTS 21 ROSETTA STONE CHICKASAW LEVEL 1 WAS RELEASED IN 2017 AND HAS BEEN DOWNLOADED BY MORE THAN 4,300 USERS. LEVEL 1 IS ALSO AVAILABLE VIA THE ROSETTA STONE ADVANCED LANGUAGES APP ON APPLE AND ANDROID DEVICES. PICTURED: JERIAH EYACHABBE, LAUREN JOHN, AND NEVAEH SMITH LaKala Orphan

Chickasaw citizen

LaKala Orphan, former Little Miss Chickasaw, enjoys many of the classes and learning opportunities offered by the Chickasaw Nation Department of Culture and Humanities.

She cherished her time as Little Miss Chickasaw, which allowed her to represent her tribe across the country.

“I’ve had a wonderful experience serving as princess getting to travel to new places and meeting new people while representing the Chickasaw Nation,” LaKala said.

She also attended the Chickasaw Nation Arts Academy, learning the various art forms taught at the academy. The arts academy is a two-week intensive exploration of both fine arts and performing arts. LaKala was interested in 2-D art, but what really caught her attention was textiles. She enjoyed making different items and learning the process to make those items.

LaKala has been a member of the Chickasaw Children’s Choir for six years. She says she benefits from these programs by building self-confidence and learning to speak in The homeland affairs department front of a group of people. provided Chickasaw Homeland tours to more than 100 Chickasaw citizens.

The Chickasaw Nation museums and historic sites served more than 2017 23,500 visitors. 3,000 Students The Chickasaw Bank Museum served nearly 866 visitors. 2016 2,800 The Nation’s online language resources Students had more than 40,900 unique user visits. 2015 2,500 The Chickasaw Press released five new Students books this year, Piominko: Chickasaw Leader, ilimpa'chi': We’re Gonna Eat!, Chickasaw 2014 Women Artisans, Toli: Chickasaw Stickball 1,774 Then and Now and Mission to Space. Students

The Chickasaw Press also released the Students served through the “C is for Chickasaw” mobile app. fine arts program

24 CULTURE & ARTS CULTURE & ARTS 25 PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION ADA, OK DEVELOPMENT Apila Center Women’s Recovery Center Violence Prevention Center

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Chickasaw Nation Community Center Chickasaw Nation Senior Center

SULPHUR, OK Head Start Chickasaw Cultural Center Aa-Ashaachi'

THIS YEAR WE HAVE COMPLETED MANY TERRAL, OK EXCITING NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Riverstar Casino ACROSS THE CHICKASAW NATION AND IN THE OKLAHOMA CITY AREA. THESE PURCELL, OK NEW FACILITIES HOUSE A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE Chickasaw Nation Health Clinic expansion CHICKASAW PEOPLE. Chickasaw Nation Wellness Center COMPLETED PROJECTS Area Office FY 2017 SULPHUR, OK ADA, OK Inkana Bridge Emergency Medical Services Building Chickasaw Youth Club Chickasaw Nation Veterans Lodge TISHOMINGO, OK Chickasaw Nation Department of Culture Chickasaw Nation Information Center and Humanities Building Chickasaw Nation Community Center ARDMORE, OK Chickasaw Nation Senior Center Chickasaw Nation Child Development Center Area Office DAVIS, OK Head Start Treasure Valley Inn remodel Chickasaw Youth Club

26 DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT 27 Enrollment for children in our four Head Start centers, located in Ada, Ardmore, Sulphur and Tishomingo, totaled EDUCATION 331 students in FY 2017. The summer science school provided science activities to more than 400 students who attended the school-age summer program. $17.4 $18.6 $19.4 $19.4 Million Million Million Million The Reading Is Fundamental program distributed 1,670 books to area preschool 2014 2015 2016 2017 students and Chickasaw Nation Head Start Higher education and career technology and Child Development Center students. grants, scholarships, incentives and other education assistance The Native Explorers program gave 66 Chickasaw students the opportunity to experience various programs and events in the areas of earth, natural and biomedical sciences and medicine.

The Chickasaw Nation partnered with Southeastern Oklahoma State University for a two-week summer academy for local Chickasaw high school students. This year, 18 students attended the academy.

The Chickasaw Nation Johnson- O’Malley (JOM) and school supply UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANT assistance programs provided school ROLE EDUCATION PLAYS IN THE LIVES supplies to more than 9,200 Native OF OUR PEOPLE, WE PROVIDE STRONG American students. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. FROM INFANTS TO ELDERS, WE PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHICKASAWS OF ALL AGES.

he higher education program and career Ttechnology program provided more than $19.4 million in scholarships, grants and other forms of support to more than 5,300 students this year.

The Chickasaw Honor Club awarded incentives to nearly 2,500 students and distributed nearly 9,400 awards for the 2016-17 school year.

28 Education Education 29 DEDICATION OF A NEW HEAD START FACILITY IN TISHOMINGO TOOK PLACE IN APRIL 2017, AND CONSTRUCTION BEGAN ON A HEAD START FACILITY IN SULPHUR IN MAY. The JOM program also distributed nearly $363,000 to 50 contracted public Morgan Gray 2017 schools and one community-based program. 408 Individuals Chickasaw citizen The tribe provided tutoring assistance 186 to Chickasaw students through the 2016 Morgan Gray received higher education assistance through the Chickasaw Nation tutoring reimbursement program. 374 Individuals Higher Education Program to attend Texas A&M University for her undergraduate The State-Tribal Education Partnership and graduate studies. Pilot Program, a partnership with the 2015 “I am grateful and thankful to have been awarded the Lifetime Scholarship, which Oklahoma State Department of Education, 169 Individuals provided me the opportunity to pursue both degree programs without having to worry focuses on technical assistance and tribal about how I would fund my expenses,” Ms. Gray said. “Without the financial support consultation to local school districts and 2014 professional staff. This year, the program 163 provided to me by the Chickasaw Nation, I would not have been able to pursue higher reached more than 4,000 Native Individuals education without compromising my future financial security.” American students. Ms. Gray is a student at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Individuals assisted through the adult Texas A&M, where she plans to graduate in May 2018. After graduation, she hopes The Chickasaw Nation Imatahli learning program (Preparing Someone) Program assisted 556 to serve the Chickasaw Nation and Chickasaw citizens. Chickasaw middle and high school “I have developed a strong passion for advocacy of policies that work to represent students with college and career preparation The Native Youth Community Project populations without a voice. I am so inspired by the Chickasaw Nation’s leadership, and planning. (NYCP), a federal grant program awarded by the United States Department of and the progress that has been made in the last few decades.” Education through the Office of Indian Education, started in 2017 to assist students and families in removing barriers typically Fifty NYCP students traveled to found in the educational journeys of Native Washington, D.C. in July 2017, where they American students in public schools. The met staff from the National Congress of the program currently serves 14 school districts. American Indian, toured the U.S. Capitol, Georgetown University, the Smithsonian and many other historical sites.

The adult learning program assisted 408 individuals with the goal of completing the High School Equivalency certification.

The recruitment and retention program, which partners with Oklahoma universities to increase the graduation rates of Chickasaw students, served 365 Chickasaws in the 2016-17 school year.

Ninety-five students participated in the tribal robotics program to compete in various robotics competitions across the country.

32 Education Education 33 Henry Cease

Chickasaw citizen

Henry Cease, a Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam, took part in the Chickasaw Nation’s Annual Elder Veterans’ Trip to Washington, D.C. in 2016.

“It was a real honor,” Mr. Cease said of the experience. “You get to represent the Chickasaw Nation at our capital.”

Each year, the Chickasaw Nation hosts Chickasaw elder veterans on a week long trip to the nation’s capital to visit the many sights and participate in Veterans Day observations. ELDERS Among the sights, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial stood out to Mr. Cease.

“We went to the wall…there’s one place on the wall where three in my unit are there together. There are a couple other names spread out around that same tablet,” he said.

The trip to Washington D.C. culminated with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the WE HONOR OUR ELDERS AND OFFER A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO MEET Unknown Soldier. “They wanted me to go up and place the wreath at the Tomb of the THEIR NEEDS. Unknowns,” Mr. Cease remembered. “I was honored.” he Chickasaw Nation has 11 senior instruction from professional golfers and Tcenters throughout south-central played in a round of competition golf on the Oklahoma, located in Ada, Ardmore, final day. Colbert, Connerville, Duncan, Kullihoma, The Chickasaw Nation elderly specialists Madill, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Sulphur The impa imma (elder frozen meal) assisted 718 elders with locating resources, and Tishomingo. program delivered more than 2,350 completing applications and gathering nutritionally-balanced meals to Chickasaw required documents to obtain services. The senior centers provided 173,187 elders living within the Chickasaw Nation balanced meals to qualified Native service area, but outside of the senior center The Chickasaw Nation provided nearly American elders in FY 2017. homebound delivery route. 13,700 over-the-counter medications at no cost to Chickasaw elders. The senior farmers’ market nutrition The elderly energy assistance programs program served nearly 5,000 Native provided supplemental utility assistance to The itiapela (elder help) program served American elders with checks to be used at 4,457 Chickasaw elders during the summer 46 Chickasaw elders by providing 24-hour local farmers’ markets. and winter months. medical alert services. The supplemental wood program The winter fruits and vegetables benefit Twenty Chickasaw veterans traveled provided 534 ricks of wood to 202 The Nation’s assisted living supplement program for elders served 2,757 Chickasaw to Washington, D.C. to visit the WWII Chickasaw elders for winter heating. program provided up to $2,500 per month elders with 13,787 bags of fresh fruits National Monument, Arlington National for 42 Chickasaw elders to live in a state- and vegetables. Cemetery, National Museum of the The supplemental lawn mowing licensed assisted living facility. American Indian, the U.S. Capitol and program provided services for 952 The 2017 Elders Conference drew 386 Mount Vernon. Chickasaw elders. The Native American Caregiver attendees to the WinStar Convention Center. Support program served 45 individuals During the annual car care event, the The elders’ chore program provided caring for Native American elders New in 2017, the senior golf academy Nation checked auto fluids, tire pressures 3,514 home cleaning services and staff and Native American elders raising hosted 40 elders who received two days of and wiper blades for 114 elders. visitation to long-term care facilities. grandchildren.

34 Elders Elders 35 IN APRIL 2017, A NEW 7,700 SQUARE-FOOT CHICKASAW NATION SENIOR CENTER OPENED IN TISHOMINGO TO PROVIDE ELDERS WITH IMPROVED ACCESS TO NEEDED RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY. Chad Henry

Chickasaw citizen

Chad Henry and his wife, Sarah, opened their hearts and home through the Chickasaw Nation Foster Care and Adoption Program in May 2016. The Henry’s have one biological daughter, Sydnee, who is 5 years old.

“When you get more children in your home, your love does not split, but it grows,” he said. “The children have a social worker you can contact for FAMILY any needs and each foster family has a foster care worker assigned to guide them through the process and support them after they receive placement.”

The Henry family believes that support and stability are important qualities a foster family can give a child in their home.

WE PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF FAMILY “Do not wait to open your home if you are considering fostering and adopting, SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHICKASAW because there is a great need out there for tribal homes to open their doors to these FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES. awesome kids. There is no better time than right now to be a foster family,” Mr. Henry said. hickasaw Nation Prevention Services Cprovided suicide prevention training to more than 1,000 individuals. Sixty-seven students received guidance, The hinoshi' chokma' (good paths) Nearly 200 Native American youth, encouragement and personal development program, which focuses on empowering ages 12 to 24, were served with substance in a safe, nurturing environment at the youth to lead independent and productive abuse and mental health screenings, Chickasaw Children’s Village. lives, averaged more than 20 participants assessments and treatment through per month. the SAMHSA State Youth Treatment More than $3 million in child support Cooperative Agreement Grant. obligations were collected and distributed Chickasaw Nation Violence Prevention to Chickasaw families through child support Services provided assistance to nearly 1,000 Recovery resource services provided Healthy Lifestyles provides service to services, with nearly 1,500 families adults and children. support to more than 40 participants per adults struggling with addiction. In FY receiving support. month and hosted nearly 3,000 participants 2017, more than 80 participants The Aalhakoffichí (a place for healing) in recovery groups. received services. Chickasaw Nation Child Welfare adolescent transitional living center Services served, on average, more than 150 provided care for more than 90 youth who Nearly 200 individuals received mental The cultural enhancement program cases each month. face personal challenges to live, and attend health assessments through the provided cultural instruction as a part of school, at the residential facility. psychosocial unit. recovery and healing to nearly The family preservation program made 2,000 participants. nearly 1,000 home visits to assist children Chickasaw Nation Medical Family and families in their own environment. The Therapy provided services to more than Child welfare services foster care unit program served nearly 800 Chickasaws in 12,000 patients. opened more than 30 new foster care homes. FY 2017.

38 Family Family 39 MORE THAN 5,500 CHICKASAWS WERE SERVED THROUGH THE CHICKASAW NATION OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. Cheyenne Digby

Chickasaw citizen

Cheyenne Digby credits the Chickasaw Nation School-to-Work Program with her current professional success and enjoyment.

“The on-the-job training in the program prepared me and gave me the work experience needed after graduation,” said Ms. Digby.

GOVERNMENT The Chickasaw Nation School-to-Work Program was created for Chickasaw citizens who are actively pursuing an educational or vocational degree. Ms. Digby’s inspiration for applying to the program came from home.

WE OFFER ADVANCED SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING “I wanted to finish my education and be a role model for my three boys,” she said. OPPORTUNITIES TO CHICKASAWS AND CHICKASAW NATION EMPLOYEES. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS ASSIST CHICKASAWS TO SECURE QUALITY CAREERS. She was accepted into the program in 2014 while a student at East Central University, where she was majoring in human service counseling. After graduating he Chickasaw Nation has more than The Chickasaw Leadership Academy, in the fall of 2016, Ms. Digby was hired by the school-to-work program as a career 66,000 citizens worldwide. which provides internal employee training T counselor. It is a position where she is able to assist other Chickasaws in achieving and career development, had 181 graduates. The Nation employs more than their educational and career goals. 13,500 individuals. The career services program assisted “I am very honored to have been given the opportunity to continue as a career 599 Chickasaw citizens with resumes, mock counselor with such an amazing team and program,” she said. Thirty-nine college-aged students interviews, job skills, job fairs and other received valuable employment supportive services. and experience through the tribe’s internship program. The Chickasaw Institute began The Toksali SMART program employed in FY 2017 to provide career training 672 Native American youth, matching their The vocational rehabilitation opportunities and leadership development interests with a preferred career path. department assisted more than 270 Native training to Chickasaw Nation citizens and Americans with disabilities through work- employees. More than 400 individuals related programs and services. attended courses and training in a variety of 2017 672 areas and disciplines. Native Americans The career development services program served 120 Chickasaws who have The Nation’s re-entry transitional 2016 employment barriers and assisted nearly 60 employment program served 64 participants 600 participants in gaining full-time employment with job and life training curriculum. Native Americans through training services. The school-to-work program employed The Chickasaw Nation Certificate of 2015 The Atali program provides professional Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) office 600 139 Chickasaw students who were pursuing clothing through referrals to Chickasaw issued 2,747 CDIB cards to eligible Native Americans higher educational goals, and 22 citizens and Chickasaw Nation employees. individuals and 3,616 Chickasaw students obtained full-time employment The program served 281 individuals. citizenship certificates. Toksali SMART participants upon graduation.

42 Government Government 43 In FY 2017, more than 1.7 million prescriptions were filled, with more than 445,400 of those delivered through the mail- order service.

Chickasaw Nation public health nurses administered 3,500 flu immunizations throughout communities within the 1.2 1.2 1.7 1.7 Chickasaw Nation. Million Million Million Million In FY 2017, the Chickasaw Nation’s 2014 2015 2016 2017 Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Prescriptions filled Program for Children served more than 26,000 children from 131 school districts HEALTH & WELLNESS with nutritious foods for the three months Tushka Fit opened in January 2017 school is not in session. as an advanced class fitness facility. Since opening, the facility has seen more than The School Food Pantry Project, a 14,100 visits. partnership between the Chickasaw Nation, WE PROVIDE INNOVATIVE HEALTH Oklahoma Regional Food Bank and 12 CARE AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES, Occupational therapy is now offered at schools in the Chickasaw Nation, served FROM COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL AND the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. The 963 students. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO NUTRITION new program saw more than 1,000 patients RESOURCES. WE CONTINUE TO FOCUS in its first year. Healthy Meals for Kids is a program EFFORTS ON THE WELL-BEING OF for children who visit the CNMC which CHICKASAWS AND NATIVE AMERICANS. The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center provides a free, nutritious meal to enjoy women’s and pediatrics clinics received on-site. In FY 2017, an average of 200 he Chickasaw Nation Department of accreditation as a Baby-Friendly Certified meals were served each week. THealth provided more than 552,000 Hospital in 2017 by the World Health patient visits for the Chickasaw Nation Organization and UNICEF’s Baby- In FY 2017, more than $2.7 million of Medical Center and outlying clinics. Friendly Hospital Initiative. food was provided to families through the food distribution program. The Chickasaw Nation cut the ribbon on the new Emergency Medical Services The Chickasaw Nation WIC program (EMS) building on the Ada South Campus served more than 1,000 Chickasaw citizens in September 2017. each month. The Chickasaw Nation Virtual Medical Visit program began operation in FY 2017. The innovative service is available to patients with specific, non-life threatening injuries and ailments and allows patients to receive medical care without leaving home.

The Inchokma Mobile Medical Unit is a new program, open to citizens of all ages, that brings basic preventive medical services and dental services to communities within the Chickasaw Nation.

44 Health & wellness Health & wellness 45 IN SEPTEMBER 2017, THE EXPANDED CHICKASAW NATION HEALTH CLINIC AND NEW WELLNESS CENTER OPENED IN PURCELL. With more than 190 local contracted farmers, the WIC farmers’ market nutrition Joyce Gill program distributed checks to 2,500 participants for the purchase of fresh fruits Chickasaw citizen and vegetables. As a patient of the Chickasaw Nation Purcell Through the Packed Promise program, Health Clinic, Joyce Gill feels the staff truly cares 38,400 boxes of food were shipped to about her well-being. qualifying children in FY 2017. This program, a partnership with Feed the “I have used just about everything at the Purcell Children, provides an online grocery Health Clinic,” Ms. Gill said. “I am just really shopping experience with store-to- impressed with the level of care that I get there. door deliveries. They always make sure I am doing everything that I The Eagle Adventure diabetes need to be doing for my health care.” prevention program reached more than She is impressed with the variety of health care options at the clinic. 400 first through third grade students in six different schools within the Chickasaw “The Purcell Health Clinic has anything I need, with their dental clinic, and you can Nation through a semester-long diabetes even get your eyes checked there,” she said. prevention program. She feels a sense of pride knowing that the Chickasaw Nation is bettering the lives The Chickasaw Nation optometry team, of Chickasaw citizens and other Native Americans through health care. in all clinic locations, saw more than 15,700 patients, and the dental clinics saw more The physical therapy department saw “I am just astounded sometimes at what all has been accomplished in the field of than 53,200 visits for FY 2017. more than 19,800 patients this past year, health by the Chickasaw Nation. It is just wonderful.” and the orthopedics clinics averaged more Two hundred twenty-five patients than 270 patients a month. received shoes through the diabetic shoe program. Additionally, the diabetes care The eyeglasses assistance program The summer food service program center saw more than 6,700 patients in provided assistance to more than 3,500 distributed more than 88,000 meals to FY 2017. qualified citizens for purchase of eyeglasses children in 67 locations throughout the or contact lenses. Chickasaw Nation.

2017 88,000 Meals

2016 There were nearly 176,000 visits at the 73,000 Meals wellness centers in Ada, Ardmore

and Tishomingo. 2015 30,000 More than 900 families were served at Meals the Chikasha House, a place for families to stay while visiting long-term care patients of Meals provided to children through the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. the summer food service program

48 Health & wellness Health & wellness 49 Darla Dennis

Chickasaw citizen

“I am grateful for the Chickasaw Housing HOUSING Improvement Program. They have helped me on many repairs on my home. They have repaired leaks on my roof and ceiling, installed a walk-in shower and a new air conditioning unit. I would have probably had to move if this program had not been available.”

Since implementation, the driveway program has served more than 507 elders with the repair or construction of private driveways. The program served 57 elders in FY 2017. WE OFFER A VARIETY OF QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND VITAL Storm shelters were installed in 257 SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHICKASAWS homes in FY 2017, and nearly 4,600 have AND THEIR FAMILIES. been installed since the program began in 2003. n FY 2017, the chuka chukmasi (beautiful home) home loan program I Chickasaw Farms harvested 790,300 awarded more than $6.6 million in funding square feet of sod for Chickasaw homeowners. to 52 Chickasaw families.

The down payment and/or closing cost assistance program issued more than $1.35 million to assist 457 Chickasaw citizens Housing maintenance services when purchasing a home. completed nearly 3,700 home repairs on the Nation’s low rent housing developments in The CHIP minor program assisted 71 FY 2017. Chickasaw families with a grant of up to $5,000 to help with repair and rehabilitation The Chickasaw Nation assisted 238 to their privately-owned home. Chickasaw citizens living outside of the tribal boundaries with a one-time $5,000 2017 457 Families Housing management services assisted grant toward home improvements. Also, 17 979 Chickasaw families through the citizens were awarded up to $5,000 to make 2016 422 Families Nation’s two rental programs. their homes handicapped accessible. 2015 400 Families 2014 243 Families In FY 2017, 730 Chickasaw families The elder home maintenance program participated in the Chickasaw Nation served more than 556 Chickasaw elders Families assisted by the down payment Homeowners Program. with small home repairs and alterations. and/or closing cost assistance program

50 Housing Housing 51 CHICKASAW FARMS PROVIDED 259 INITIAL LANDSCAPING PACKAGES AND 197 SUPPLEMENTAL PACKAGES TO 456 CHICKASAW HOMEOWNERS IN FY 2017. PROGRAM REVENUES TOTAL REVENUES PROGRAM EXPENDITURES TOTAL EXPENDITURES

Health $274,229,234 82.54% Business-type activities $1,048,118,363 75.36% Health $286,252,573 44.65% Business-type activities $550,441,948 46.20% Housing 25,025,625 7.53% Health 274,229,234 19.72% General government 176,209,344 27.49% Health 286,252,573 24.02% Education 8,836,460 2.66% Housing 25,025,625 1.80% Education 49,717,086 7.76% General government 176,209,344 14.79% Social services 8,005,966 2.41% General revenues 10,510,152 0.76% Housing 32,220,023 5.03% Education 49,717,086 4.17% Transportation 6,710,478 2.02% Education 8,836,460 0.64% History and culture 27,666,597 4.32% Housing 32,220,023 2.70% General government 4,452,838 1.34% Social services 8,005,966 0.58% Social services 24,984,477 3.90% History and culture 27,666,597 2.32% Legal 1,594,549 0.48% Transportation 6,710,478 0.48% Legal 11,624,888 1.81% Social services 24,984,477 2.10% History and culture 1,262,351 0.38% General government 4,452,838 0.32% Transportation 9,093,327 1.42% Legal 11,624,888 0.98% Public safety and defense 797,275 0.24% Legal 1,594,549 0.11% Other 7,852,895 1.22% Transportation 9,093,327 0.76% Judiciary 764,055 0.23% History and culture 1,262,351 0.09% Regulatory services 5,951,860 0.93% Other 7,852,895 0.66% Regulatory services 232,538 0.07% Public safety and defense 797,275 0.06% Aging services 5,855,439 0.91% Regulatory services 5,951,860 0.50% Aging services 199,319 0.06% Judiciary 764,055 0.05% Judiciary 1,615,882 0.25% Aging services 5,855,439 0.49% Natural resources 132,879 0.04% Regulatory services 232,538 0.02% Natural resources 1,493,287 0.23% Judiciary 1,615,882 0.14% Total Revenues $332,243,567 100.00% Aging services 199,319 0.01% Public safety and defense 558,398 0.09% Natural resources 1,493,287 0.13% Natural resources 132,879 0.01% Public safety and defense 558,398 0.05% Total Expenditures $641,096,076 100.00% Total Revenues $1,390,872,082 100.00% Total Expenditures $1,191,538,024 100.00%

CHICKASAW NATION COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS CHICKASAW NATION COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS (CONTINUED)

ASSETS 2017* 2016* 2015* 2014* 2013* 2011* Assets 2007*^ 2003* 1999 1995 1991 1987 Cash and cash equivalents $747,004,792 $645,502,946 $644,196,698 $564,816,375 $386,776,997 $445,077,066 Cash and cash equivalents $261,142,708 $44,110,100 $21,382,840 $8,390,315 $2,676,018 $1,475,745 Investments 936,546,680 854,411,419 662,012,941 665,315,765 603,643,324 160,722,759 Investments 135,492,638 83,051,961 12,548,410 10,808,494 2,377,124 456,067 Accounts and notes receivable 165,226,381 127,035,572 147,486,209 103,367,625 104,897,836 97,487,773 Accounts and notes receivable 33,410,225 10,866,857 34,522,723 12,233,018 5,492,809 2,955,034 Inventory 11,745,655 10,070,266 10,251,979 11,574,258 10,589,468 9,599,307 Inventory 5,756,908 4,423,512 2,946,081 1,354,260 622,463 101,274 Capital assets 1,081,165,073 1,069,722,867 1,052,024,400 999,652,076 1,027,921,054 941,736,948 Capital assets 491,909,941 160,551,121 64,169,108 22,254,896 11,044,786 7,624,301 Other assets 90,596,844 96,822,709 87,993,730 86,347,482 87,108,860 96,479,554 Other assets 82,438,273 3,533,497 4,448,349 3,338,548 175,647 164,707

Total Assets $3,032,285,425 $2,803,565,779 $2,603,965,957 $2,431,073,581 $2,220,937,539 $1,751,103,407 Total Assets $1,010,150,693 $306,537,048 $140,017,511 $58,379,531 $22,388,847 $12,777,128

LIABILITIES LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued expenses $155,156,360 $133,458,091 $154,047,951 $126,058,584 $122,741,653 $103,667,866 Accounts payable and accrued expenses $51,061,288 $36,574,115 $15,469,160 $7,835,065 $2,113,361 $732,860 Other current liabilities 3,997,224 1,718,553 294,092 271,654 251,868 274,132 Other current liabilities 248,217 195,938 857,191 254,696 117,844 - Deferred revenue 67,390,934 70,182,212 68,814,567 69,528,010 64,820,662 39,170,874 Deferred revenue 56,727,826 23,157,248 22,734,254 5,843,206 4,777,146 2,649,411 Long-term liabilities 71,503,678 44,158,461 54,200,461 80,504,649 87,888,655 183,299,155 Long-term liabilities 117,621,901 3,726,733 6,315,839 11,482,758 734,463 115,135

Total Liabilities $298,048,196 $249,517,317 $277,357,071 $276,362,897 $275,702,838 $326,412,027 Total Liabilities $225,659,232 $63,654,034 $45,376,444 $25,415,725 $7,742,814 $3,497,406

NET ASSETS $2,734,237,229 $2,554,048,462 $2,326,608,886 $2,154,710,684 $1,945,234,701 $1,424,691,380 Net Assets $784,491,461 $242,883,014 $94,641,067 $32,963,806 $14,646,033 $9,279,722

* The Chickasaw Nation has implemented Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34, Basic Financial Statements - and Management’s Discussion ^ In 2007, the Chickasaw Housing Authority received guidance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the treatment of Mutual Help and Analysis - for State and Local Governments. Statement 34 changes our method of recording and reporting our fixed assets. In the past, when the Nation purchased housing units. This guidance states that such units should be recorded as other assets, rather than as capital assets on the balance sheet until the property is a fixed asset it was shown as an expenditure in the current year. Now the purchase is shown in the balance sheet as a capital asset and depreciated over its useful life. ultimately conveyed.

54 Financials Financials 55 IMPORTANT NUMBERS

AREA OFFICES OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Ada Area Office ...... 580.436.7256 Bureau of Indian Affairs Ardmore Area Office. . . . . 580.226.4821 Chickasaw Agency...... 580.436.0784 Duncan Area Office . . . . . 580.470.2131 Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department ...... 580.436.7213 Office of Career Services . . . 580.436.7294 Chickasaw Nation Oklahoma City Area Office . . 405.767.8971 Medical Center...... 580.436.3980 Pauls Valley Satellite Office. . 405.207.9883

Purcell Area Office...... 405.527.4973 TRIBAL GOVERNMENT Sulphur Area Office. . . . . 580.622.2888 & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Tishomingo Area Office . . . . 580.371.9512 Chickasaw Nation Headquarters ...... 580.436.2603 HEALTH CLINICS Chickasaw Tribal Legislature ...... 580.436.1460 Ada ...... 800.851.9136 Chickasaw Nation Ardmore ...... 877.242.4347 Supreme Court ...... 580.235.0281 Purcell ...... 877.584.3289 Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo...... 877.240.2720 District Court...... 580.235.0279

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