The Chickasaw Times PR SRT STD US POSTAGE Post Office Box 1548 PAID Ada, OK 74821 PERMIT NO 49 STIGLER, OK 74462 Chickasaw Times One Tribe One Mission Vol. LI No. 7 Official publication of the Chickasaw Nation www.chickasawtimes.net July 2016 Upcoming Events Coffee & Careers July 12, 1-4 p.m. Carl Albert Service Center Ada, Okla. (580) 436-7259 Stomp Dance July 16 11 p.m.-6 a.m. Kullihoma (580) 622-7140 Pine Needle Basket Class July 16, 1-3 p.m. Chickasaw Council House Museum Tishomingo, Okla. (580) 371-3351 Native Creativity Day July 16 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Chickasaw Cultural Center The Pueblo Enchantment Dancers perform during the recent Artesian Arts Festival in Sulphur, Okla. The dancers represent multiple pueblos, the majority from Acoma and Hopi pueblos. The group performs traditional Sulphur, Okla. and contemporary dances of Acoma and Hopi pueblo. The group’s principal dance is the white buffalo dance, typically done during the winter among the pueblo people. Chickasaw dancers, plus dancers from neighboring tribes, performed during the annual Arts Festival. The festival drew over 6,500 visitors this year. (580) 622-7130 17 tribes, 90 artists represented WomenHeart Support Group Meeting July 21, 6-7:30 p.m. Artesian Arts Festival attracts record Chickasaw Nation Medical Center, Ada crowd, features top Indian art (580) 559-0880 SULPHUR, Okla. – The perfect Governor Bill Anoatubby said the city and the nearby Chicka- ning second place in the pottery combination of elite Native art, the growth of the festival was a saw National Recreation Area pro- category and experiencing brisk Movie Night at the entertainment, savory food and testament to the widespread in- vide an ideal setting that contrib- sales at her art tent. brilliant weather drew record terest in Native American art. utes a great deal to the success of “The Artesian Arts Festival Museums crowds to the annual Artesian “It is very gratifying to see the festival.” marks the best sales day I have July 22, 8:30 p.m. Arts Festival May 28 in downtown such tremendous interest in Na- Native artists from 17 tribes ever had,” she said. “It beat my Chickasaw National Sulphur.. tive American art, because Native and 10 states were part of the Ar- sales in Santa Fe from last year. The 2016 Chickasaw Nation Ar- American artists make such a sig- tesian Arts Festival competition. There were only two pieces of Capitol, Tishomingo tesian Arts Festival drew more nificant contribution to the cul- The competition included 21 dif- pottery left by the end of festival. (580) 371-9835 than 6,500 visitors. The experi- ture of Oklahoma and the United ferent art categories including People were just flooding in like ence included the art of more States,” Gov. Anoatubby said. “We photography, beadwork and quill- someone opened a gate.” National Dance Day than 90 Native artists represent- are very pleased such a wide vari- work, photography, basketry and Ms. Walkingstick and fellow ing 17 tribes. ety of talented artists from Okla- pottery. Cherokee painter Mary Beth July 30 One of the fastest growing Na- homa and across the U.S. made Named “Best of Show” of the Thompson are also gearing up 9 a.m.-9 p.m. tive American Arts festivals in the commitment to be a part of 2016 Artesian Arts Festival was to exhibit their works at Sul- McSwain Theatre and the country, the Artesian Arts this festival. the Mike Dart entry “The Burdens phur’s ARTesian Art Gallery June Festival has tripled its number of “We appreciate all the support We Carry.” 3-Aug. 13 as a part of the Nafki Chickasaw Nation Dance participating artists in the three we receive from the City of Sul- Cherokee potter Karin Walk- Talhlha’pi’ (The Art of the Five Studio, Ada years since inception. phur and local residents, because ingstick had a banner day, win- SEE ARTESIAN, PAGE 2 (580) 272-5520 Youth Speaking Chickasaw Meeting ‘Te Ata’ to be shown August 2, 6-8 p.m. Larsen painting ‘back home’ in July 31 at historic Ada Traverse City festival (580) 272-5318 Oklahoma after 10-year hiatus TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – “Te Ata” will be featured in a special screen- Holba’ Pisachi’ Film ing July 31 at historic State Theatre Festival the Traverse City Film Festival. Aug.12-13 Located in this city of 16,000 on the shores of Chickasaw Cultural Center Lake Michi- Sulphur gan, the State (580) 622-7130 Theatre is listed as the “No. 1 movie Stomp Dance theatre in the August 13, world” by the TE ATA Motion Pic- 8 p.m-1 a.m. ture Association of America. Kullihoma The movie concerning famed (580) 272-4112 Chickasaw actress and storytell- er Mary Thompson Fisher, stars Q’orianka Kilcher, Academy award nominee Graham Greene, “Twi- light” mega star Gil Birmingham, and television and big screen actor Mackenzie Aston. “Te Ata” follows the early ca- reer of the young actress who en- tertained in the White House and toured Europe entertaining royalty. Chickasaw Times Te Ata Fisher lived to be almost 100 years old. She was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1957, named an Oklahoma cul- tural “Treasure” in 1987, and was Martha and Mike Larsen with “Cloud People” a two-panel painting commissioned in 1995 by the Oklahoma City branch of the Federal Reserve Bank. The painting has inducted in the Chickasaw Nation been on display in Kansas City for 10 years and was recently returned to Oklahoma when the branch office moved to Leadership Square II in downtown Oklahoma City. Hall of Fame in 1990. Built in 1916, the State Theatre OKLAHOMA CITY – Mike Lars- the others are close friends. Many display it. was restored to its full turn-of-the- en’s eyes poured over two huge of them now gone.” “I’m glad it’s back home where century grandeur in 2005 as the acrylic paintings he created 21 After 10 years in Kansas City, it belongs,” Mr. Larsen said. showcase of the Traverse City Film years ago. the Chickasaw artist’s two-panel a world renowned painter and Festival. Hundreds of volunteer “This painting of an Arapaho painting “Cloud People” is back sculpture who has been honored hours and contributions by award- holy man and his people brings in Oklahoma. It was relocated with induction into both the winning filmmaker Michael Moore back many emotions,” Mr. Larsen to Kansas City in 2006 when the Chickasaw and Oklahoma halls (“Bowling for Columbine,” “Roger said. “It was painted right after Oklahoma City Federal Reserve of fame. and Me,”) saved the structure. the Oklahoma City bombing. Two branch moved into a new office The Oklahoma City Federal Re- General admission tickets will go Online of our children are included and without the capacity to properly SEE LARSEN, PAGE 2 on sale July 16. 2 CHICKASAW TIMES July 2016 CONTINUED Clothing grants available ARTESIAN | FROM PAGE 1 to qualifying applicants Chickasaw youth ages three to must provide a Chickasaw Citi- 18 (through high school seniors) zenship card and most recent re- and Chickasaw college students port card or progress report. are eligible to apply for clothing College students must provide grants. an official high school, official Funds are distributed in the college transcript and schedule form of a non-reloadable Visa of classes. gift card. The grant is for cloth- Qualifying applicants will be ing purchases only. notified with an award letter. Chickasaw citizens can apply For more information, contact online at www.chickasaw.net. Youth Services at (580) 272-5585 Students, ages three to 18 or clothinggrantprogram@chick- (through high school seniors), asaw.net. ‘Coffee & Careers’ hiring event set for July 19 in Ada ADA, Okla. - Chickasaw citi- vided. zens interested in working for the Candidates are asked to bring Chickasaw Nation are encouraged a driver’s license, Social Security to attend a citizen hiring event card and CDIB. from 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, July Departments attending this 19 at the Carl Albert Service Cen- event include accounting, casino More than 6,500 visitors attended the 2016 Artesian Arts Festival in Sulphur, Okla., which featured two stages for music entertainment, more than 90 native artists ter, 1001 N Country Club Road in operations, counseling, educa- and dozens of food vendors. Photo by Jacquelyn K. Sparks. Ada. tion, health care, history and cul- “Coffee & Careers” is hosted ture, information technology and and discussing their craft in the by Chickasaw Nation Human Re- others. ARTesian Art Gallery during “Art sources. Hiring managers will be Complete an application online Talks.” Renowned Chickasaw art- present to answer questions, help at chickasaw.net/careers. ist Mike Larsen started the day’s complete online applications and For more information, contact events with a live paint demon- conduct on-site interviews. Cof- Human Resources at (580) 436- stration. fee and refreshments will be pro- 7259. In addition, there was a special area for children’s activities and a senior citizens’ arts and crafts booth. Food vendors served festival Family Cultural Enrichment Day July 23, favorites including ice cream, cheese fries, onion burgers, bar- Aug. 20 at Chickasaw Cultural Center becue, gumbo, snow cones, In- dian tacos and kettle corn. SULPHUR, Okla. - Join in the and more. For more information about the fun of Family Cultural Enrich- Space is limited to 40. For Artesian Arts Festival, or upcom- ment Day Camp, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 more information or to register, ing art exhibits or classes, contact p.m., Saturday, July 23 and Aug. please contact Teresa Workman Chickasaw Nation Arts & Human- 20, at the Chickasaw Cultural at (580) 436-7335 (internal exten- Chickasaw artist Mike Larsen creates a portrait of fellow Chickasaw artist Joanna Underwood Blackburn ities at (580) 272-5520, by email at Center.