Pacific NWCCC Announcements and Tribal News

Pacific Northwest Community Council.

Kicked off with traditional Native American flute music and a Chickasaw prayer, our 3^rd annual summer BBQ was filled with good food, family and friends. Winner of our raffled 'Pendleton Blanket' was Bobby Benton and Teresa Crane, who quite fittingly traveled from Pendleton to be with us.

Other noteworthy news is the celebration of one of our elders, Janice Tune, and her beautiful commemorative Chickasaw Nation pin sent to her from Ada. It’s always great when we’re able to capture the Chickasaw pride reflected in our tribal elders.

The picnic, held at Clackamette Park in Oregon City, gave us a great opportunity to take our largest group photo to date! We all enjoyed the beautiful sunny weather and relished in visiting with our extended Chickasaw family.  

Our fall meeting will be November 17 2012 at 1:00 pm - Marshall Center, Vancouver WA. Joining us will be Stanley Speaks, Regional Director for the Northwest Regional office of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in Portland, OR. He is also a recent inductee into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame.

For council information, contact Rena: 503-543-7401 or Kim: 503-819-3097.

For Chickasaw Citizens At-Large

Chickasaw citizens living outside the tribal boundaries and  you would like more information on Division of Health programs and services available to you.  Call Amy Wampler, Services At Large case manager, at 800-851-0136 ext. 61097.

Order Your 2012 Directory Today!

2012 Programs and Services and Services at-Large Directories

The 2012 Chickasaw Nation programs and services directories contain information about all tribal programs and services.  Inside the directory, you will find programs descriptions and requirements, contact information, office locations and hours of operation.

Don't miss out on the opportunities available to you and your family.  Reserve your copy by calling 1-(580)-310-7903 or by visiting www.chickasaw.net/servicedirectory. 

Get to Know Your Benefits

Many citizens are not aware of the benefits available to them; Many learn simply by word of mouth through family members.But the BEST way is to have the Chickasaw Nation's Services at Large benefits handbook. 

The Nation publishes a new updated version every year, complete with contact information for each program. Plus, they are FREE!  

Topics covered are:

• Basic Health, Eyecare & Dental Coverage
• Home Loans
• Tuition Assistance/Scholarships
• Education Incentives/Clothing Allowances
• Childhood Development Assistance
• Senior Care

And MUCH more! 

Additionally, there are Native American health clinics & reserverations here in the Pacific Northwest where you can receive free health & dental care, free/low cost presecriptions and other benefits. Contact NAYA at http://www.nayapdx.org/  or NARA at http://www.naranorthwest.org/ for information for local information and services. 

By having your Services at Large handbook you're prepared to take advantage of the many benefits our nation generously provides. Our local council members are knowledgeable about what's offered, but you're best course of action is to go to the nation's website link below & get yours now!

 Visit: http://www.chickasaw.net/services/index_1213.htm

Web Site just for Chickasaw Kids!

Chickasaw Kids!

History, Culture, Biographies, Recipes, Language, Interactive Games & Activities, Downloads and much more!

Indian Health care web site launched. 

A new Indian health care site has recently been launched by the American indian health User Group.  The site is

 http://americanindianhealth.nim.nih.gov. 

Eric Ward's Picture's of the Chickasaw Cultural Center, Sulfur, Oklahoma

Eric Ward has provided Pictures for all to view from his trip the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulfur, Oklahoma.  Select Photo Gallery Tab on the home page to view or "click here".