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CHOKMA! With the mission of enhancing the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people, the Chickasaw Nation is continually motivated to improve and enhance the quality and impact of programs and services offered to citizens. Revenues generated from successful tribal business endeavors allow us to invest in the future of our tribe and future success of Chickasaw citizens. From creating educational opportunities to providing excellent health care and housing services, the programs and services outlined in this guide are positively impacting Chickasaws around the globe. Please take a moment to review the programs and services in this year’s guide. This guide is also available for download at Chickasaw.net. For more information, please visit Chickasaw.net or call (866) 466‑1481. Sincerely, Bill Anoatubby, Governor The Chickasaw Nation PROGRAMS & SERVICES 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Numbers 1 Children & Youth 2 Community Services 6 Culture 10 Education 18 Elders 26 Employment 28 Enterprises/Commerce 30 Family 40 Government 42 Health & Wellness 44 Housing 50 Legal 52 Map 52 Chickasaw Nation Area Offices 53 Index 54 USING THIS DIRECTORY Programs and services offered by the Chickasaw Nation are listed throughout the following pages. The table of contents is located above and at the beginning of each section. A detailed index is provided in the back of the directory. If you have questions about a particular program or service, call the telephone number listed, or call the Chickasaw Nation at (866) 466‑1481 or (580) 436‑2603. Telephone numbers and addresses are subject to change. Please call the number above or visit Chickasaw.net for the most updated information. Regular office hours are Monday‑Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Offices are closed on federal holidays, unless otherwise noted. IMPORTANT NUMBERS 1 TRIBAL GOVERNMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES CHICKASAW NATION HEADQUARTERS PHONE: 580.436.2603 520 E. Arlington • Ada, OK 74820 Send mail to: P.O. Box 1548 • Ada, OK 74821 CHICKASAW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE PHONE: 580.436.1460 • FAX: 580.436.3701 801 N. Mississippi • Ada, OK 74820 Send mail to: P.O. Box 2669 • Ada, OK 74821 General legislative session occurs the third Friday of each month at 9 a.m. SUPREME COURT PHONE: 580.235.0281 • TOLL FREE: 800.479.1455 • FAX: 580.310.7912 821 N. Mississippi • Ada, OK 74820 Send mail to: P.O. Box 69 • Ada, OK 74821 DISTRICT COURT PHONE: 580.235.0279 or 800.479.1459 • FAX: 580.421.6404 821 N. Mississippi • Ada, OK 74820 Send mail to: P.O. Box 129 • Ada, OK 74821 OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS – CHICKASAW AGENCY GOVERNMENT SERVICES BUILDING PHONE: 580.436.0784 • FAX: 580.436.3215 2015 Lonnie Abbott Blvd. • Ada, OK 74820 CHICKASAW LIGHTHORSE POLICE DEPARTMENT PHONE: 580.436.7213 • TOLL FREE: 888.804.3234 • FAX: 580.310.6457 EMERGENCY: 580.436.1166 1130 W. Main • Ada, OK 74820 CHICKASAW NATION MEDICAL CENTER (CNMC) PHONE: 580.436.3980 • TOLL FREE: 800.851.9136 1921 Stonecipher Blvd. • Ada, OK 74820 EMERGENCY ROOM OPEN 24 HOURS 2 CHILDREN & YOUTH CONTENTS Aalhakoffichí (A Place For Healing) 3 Camps & Recreation, Youth Athletics Program 3 Chickasaw Arts Academy 3 Chickasaw Children’s Village 3 Child Support Services 3 Martial Arts Program 4 Science, Technology & Math Programs 4 Youth Services Clothing Grant 5 Youth Support Reimbursement Program 5 CHILDREN & YOUTH www.Chickasaw.net/youth 3 AALHAKOFFICHÍ (A PLACE FOR HEALING) ADOLESCENT TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER PHONE: 405.331.2300 • FAX: 580.331.2302 111 Arrowhead Dr. • Pauls Valley, OK 73075 The center provides therapeutic services in a transitional living environment to adolescents, ages 14‑19, with mental health, substance abuse or family‑related issues. CAMPS & RECREATION, YOUTH ATHLETICS PROGRAM PHONE: 580.272.5716 • FAX: 580.310.6626 • EMAIL: [email protected] 231 Seabrook Rd. • Ada, OK 74820 The Chickasaw Nation Camps & Recreation, Youth Athletics Program provides exciting, educational and instructional avenues to broaden knowledge and promote teamwork. Applications and camp descriptions are available at Chickasaw.net/YouthCamps. CHICKASAW ARTS ACADEMY PHONE: 580.272.5520 • FAX: 580.272.5525 Send mail to: P.O. Box 1648 • Ada, OK 74821 The Chickasaw Arts Academy offers sessions throughout the year for youth and provides opportunities to experience a diverse selection of artistic fields. Required forms are available online at Chickasaw.net/ArtsAcademy. CHICKASAW CHILDREN’S VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PHONE: 580.564.3060 • FAX: 580.564.3605 12998 Village Rd. • Kingston, OK 73439 Chickasaw Children’s Village is a stable and supportive living facility for Native American youth in grades one‑12. The village provides a family atmosphere on its 160 acre campus during the school year. CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES PHONE: 580.436.3419 • TOLL FREE: 866.431.3419 • FAX: 580.436.3460 or 580.272.5512 1301 Hoppe Blvd. • Ada, OK 74820 Send mail to: P.O. Box 1809 • Ada, OK 74821 Child support services assists Native American children with receiving mandated child support. Services are provided to Native American children throughout Oklahoma. 4 CHILDREN & YOUTH MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM PHONE: 580.310.6620 • FAX: 580.310.6626 229 Seabrook Rd. • Ada, OK 74820 Send mail to: 231 Seabrook Rd. • Ada, OK 74820 This program provides training in the following martial arts: Shotokan Karate, Judo, Kito Ryu Ju Jitsu and self defense. Participants can join at any time. Applications and class schedules are available at Chickasaw.net. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & MATH PROGRAMS PHONE: 580.272.5579 • FAX: 580.272.1223 301 Seabrook Rd. • Ada, OK 74820 CHICKASAW NATION AVIATION & SPACE ACADEMY (CNASA) is a weeklong academy for Chickasaw students interested in space, aviation, math and science. Academy dates and other information can be obtained by calling the number above. For required forms and program information, visit Chickasaw.net/STM. Deadline to apply is April 15. The CNASA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM provides Chickasaw students across the country with an opportunity to participate in the Chickasaw Nation Aviation & Space Academy. Interested students must submit a scholarship application and a CNASA application, which contains competitive criteria applicants must meet. A committee will evaluate and rank completed applications to determine scholarship recipients. CNASA scholarships will cover the cost of round‑trip airfare or mileage, lodging and meals. Scholarships are limited. For required forms and program information, visit Chickasaw.net/STM. Deadline to apply is April 15. SPACE CAMP is a weeklong premier educational program for Chickasaw students, ages 9‑18, located at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center at NASA’s Marshall Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. A limited number of students are selected each year. Interested students must submit an application, which contains competitive criteria applicants must meet. A committee will evaluate and rank completed applications to determine recipients. Camp dates and additional information can be obtained by calling the number above. For required forms and program information, visit Chickasaw.net/STM. Deadline to apply is April 15. CHILDREN & YOUTH www.Chickasaw.net/youth 5 YOUTH SERVICES CLOTHING GRANT PHONE: 580.272.5585 • FAX: 580.559.0778 • EMAIL: [email protected] 231 Seabrook Rd. • Ada, OK 74820 The YOUTH CLOTHING GRANT provides students with a $200 non‑reloadable Visa gift card each school year. Students must apply each school year. The grant must be used for school clothing purchases only. The required form is available at the above address or at Chickasaw.net/YSClothingGrant. You may also apply online at Chickasaw.net/services. Application period: June 1 – December 31. The COLLEGE CLOTHING GRANT provides a non‑reloadable $150 Visa gift card for part‑time students or $300 for full‑time students, per classification. The grant must be used for clothing purchases only. The required form is available at the above address or at Chickasaw.net/YSClothingGrant. You may also apply online at Chickasaw.net/services. Fall application period: July 1 – September 1 Spring application period: December 1 – February 1 YOUTH SUPPORT REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM PHONE: 580.310.6620 • FAX: 580.421.8774 231 Seabrook Rd. • Ada, OK 74820 This program offers eligible Chickasaw students a grant of $150 once per year to assist with expenses or fees to participate in various events, clubs, leagues or other extracurricular activities. Students classified as seniors are eligible for an additional grant of $150 once per lifetime for senior expenses. For an application or more information, visit Chickasaw.net. 6 COMMUNITY SERVICES CONTENTS Burial Supplement Assistance Program 6 Chickasaw Community Outreach Program 6 Chickasaw Landscaping Products 7 Chickasaw Nation Area Offices 7 Chickasaw Nation Headquarters Gym 8 Chickasaw Nation Softball Complex 8 The Chickasaw Times 8 Chickasaw Veterans Jacket Program 8 Disability Services 8 Emergency Energy Assistance Program 9 KCNP Chickasaw Community Radio 9 ReUse Center 9 Veterans Program 9 BURIAL SUPPLEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The burial supplement assistance program is for Chickasaw citizens, regardless of age or place of residence. The Chickasaw Nation will pay up to $2,500, directly to the funeral home, toward the final balance of a Chickasaw citizen's burial expenses. For more information about eligibility and required documents, contact your local area office (see pages 7, 53) or visit Chickasaw.net. CHICKASAW COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM CHICKASAW COMMUNITY COUNCIL LIAISON PHONE: 580.332.1165