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Chickasaw Nation Oklahoma
Chickasaw Nation Oklahoma
| Chickasaw |
|---|
 Winchester Colbert, Second Governor of the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma Holmes Colbert, a developer of the Chickasaw constitution in Oklahoma, 1850s. |
| Total population |
38,000 |
| Regions with significant populations |
| United States (Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana) |
| Languages |
| English, Chickasaw |
| Religion |
| Protestantism, other |
| Related ethnic groups |
| Cherokee, Choctaw, Muscogee (Creek), and Seminole |
The Chickasaw are Native American people originally from the Southeastern United States (Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee). They are of the Muskogean linguistic group. The name Chickasaw, as noted by anthropologist John Swanton, belonged to a Chickasaw leader. Chickasaw is the English spelling of Chikashsha (IPA: ), that means "rebel" or "comes from Chicsa". The Chickasaw were a part of the Mississippian culture which was located throughout the Mississippi River valley. Sometime prior to the first European contact, the Chickasaw moved east and settled east of the Mississippi River. All historical records indicate the Chickasaw lived in northeast Mississippi from the first European contact until they decided to remove to Oklahoma, where most now live. They are related to the Choctaws and share a common history with them. The Chickasaw are divided in two groups: the "Impsaktea" and the "Intcutwalipa". The Chickasaws were one of the "Five Civilized Tribes" who sold their country in 1832 and moved to Indian Territory during the era of Indian Removal. The Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma is the thirteenth largest federally-recognized tribe in the United States.
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Chickasaw Nation Oklahoma
Oklahoma. News, events and reports, and articles on history, arts, and culture from the official website of this Indian nation.
The Official Site of the Chickasaw Nation | Home
Thursday, August 21, 2008 Hall of Fame Awards The Chickasaw Hall of Fame held at the Riverwind Casino. Honorees were Winchester Colbert, Gene Underwood, Ray McCarter, and ...
