Chickasaw Nation: What is it?

The Chickasaw Nation is a Native American tribe recognized by the US government, formed after their removal from their original homes in the 1830s. They were historically located in the Deep South and are closely related to the Choctaw tribe. After being subject to assimilation attempts, they were relocated to Indian Territory and formed the […]

Chickasaw Indians: who are they?

The Chickasaw Indians were a Native American tribe known for their hunting and warfare skills. They occupied the Mississippi Valley region and now have their own government in south central Oklahoma. They had contact with Europeans, became successful cotton farmers, and were relocated to Indian Territory in the 19th century. They sided with the Confederacy […]

What’s Chickasaw?

Chickasaw is a Native American language related to Choctaw, with 16 consonants and nine vowels. It is agglutinative and lacks a native writing system. Revitalization efforts have been ongoing since the 1970s, but there are fewer than 18 native speakers remaining. Chickasaw is a Native American language of the Muskogean family, which also includes Choctaw, […]

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