The Chickasaw Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1971.
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Like last year, we will have great raffle items available before AND during the 2026 Expressions in Art Auction. We will make these available very soon! Stay tuned!
We love to highlight our generous donors like Amy Heck, a Chickasaw Nation employee who gives through the Employee Charitable Contribution Plan.
Learn more about the ECCP and the impact it has on the Foundation: chickasawfoundation.org/empl…
Important Update: Expressions in Art Auction
We’re eager to announce that the last day of the Expressions in Art Auction — Nov. 12 — will also be in-person at the Chokma’si Gallery in Ada, OK 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟑-𝟔:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦.
Food options will be available for attendees, so come out to bid, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the community as you support the Foundation!
More information on registration/bidding will be available soon, but we hope to see you at the Chokma’si Gallery on Nov. 12!
It has brought us great joy to highlight the 2026-2027 Chickasaw Foundation scholarship recipients. We hope you have enjoyed learning more about each of them.
As always, thank you for supporting the Chickasaw Foundation!
Meet Andriah Frazier!
Andriah, the 2026-2027 recipient of the Wilson J. Brown Memorial Scholarship, is a graduate student at Southeastern Oklahoma State University pursuing a degree in Native American leadership. Congrats, Andriah!
Meet Reagan Elliott!
Reagan, the 2026-2027 recipient of the William G. Paul Memorial Scholarship, is a senior at the University of Oklahoma majoring in business administration. Congrats, Reagan!
Meet Sunnie Dorsey!
Sunnie, the 2026-2027 recipient of the Wesley D. Brantley, Jr. Scholarship, is a pursuing a doctorate in business administration at the University of Phoenix. Congrats, Sunnie!
Meet Sadie Hockersmith!
Sadie, the 2026-2027 recipient of the Wayne and Deana Edgar Family Scholarship, is a freshman at Oklahoma State University majoring in electrical engineering. Congrats, Sadie!
Meet Amy Gantt!
Amy, the 2026-2027 recipient of the Vinnie May Humes Memorial Scholarship, is pursuing a doctorate in education at East Central University. Congrats, Amy!
Meet Madison Keel!
Madison, a 2026-2027 recipient of The Hill Group Scholarship, is pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy at the University of North Texas Health. Congrats, Madison!
Meet Michael Combest!
Michael, a 2026-2027 recipient of The Hill Group Scholarship, is a freshman at Emory University majoring in pre-medicine. Congrats, Michael!
Meet John Whetter!
John, the 2026-2027 recipient of The Christman Company Construction Management Scholarship, is a junior at Oklahoma State University majoring in civil engineering. Congrats, John!
Meet Anna Kate Autry!
Anna Kate, the 2026-2027 recipient of The Chickasaw Nation Social Services Division General Education Scholarship, is a freshman at Columbia University majoring in public health. Congrats, Anna Kate!
Chickasaw Foundation offices will be closed today in observance of Labor Day. Normal office hours will resume tomorrow, Sept. 8. Happy Labor Day!
Meet Karissa Wynne!
Karissa, the 2026-2027 recipient of The Chickasaw Nation Aging Division & Geriatric Navigator Scholarship, is a senior at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center majoring in nursing. Congrats, Karissa!
Meet April Updegraff!
April, the 2026-2027 recipient of the Ruth Oteka Oliphant Wyers Memorial Scholarship, is a graduate student at Southeastern Oklahoma State University pursuing a degree in early childhood education. Congrats, April!
Meet Henry Hess!
Henry, the 2026-2027 recipient of the Robert Martin Cheadle Memorial Scholarship, is a senior at the University of Washington majoring in indigenous peoples law. Congrats, Henry!
