Traditional Chickasaw
The traditional Chickasaw were part of which cultural region?
Southeast
In 1830, what was signed by Andrew Jackson that authorized the forced relocation of many tribes, including the Chickasaw?
Indian Removal Act
Where is the current Chickasaw headquarters located?
Ada, OK
What language did the tribe speak?
Chickasaw
Who did the tribe ally with during the 1600-1700s?
British
What was the name given to the long, brutal journey of removal that the Chickasaw had to endure?
Trail of Tears
Who is the current governor of the Chickasaw Nation?
Bill Anoatubby
What was crucial for passing down history, knowledge, values, traditions, stories, and cultural identity from elders to younger generations?
Storytelling and oral traditions
Who did the tribe frequently war with during the 1600s-1700s?
The French and their Native allies.
The tribe was forced to move from their traditional homelands to which location?
Indian Territory / Oklahoma
What is the largest source of income for the tribe?
Gaming (Winstar, Riverwind, etc.)
What were the two traditional Chickasaw forms of shelter?
Summer and winter homes
What major war did the tribe participate in during the 1750s-1760s?
French and Indian War
After removal, which tribe did the Chickasaw initially have close ties with, but later formally separated from in 1854?
Choctaw
The tribe has a diversified portfolio of how many businesses?
More than 100
The tribe was traditionally a society in which the children belonged to the mother's clan. What type of society and system is this?
Matrilineal
The Chickasaw were known for their resistance and having fierce warriors. What was the nickname given to them?
"Spartans of the Lower Mississippi"
Once the U.S. Civil War broke out in the 1860s, which side did the Chickasaw join?
South / Confederacy
Over 80,000