Oklahoma Native Ministry

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

A struggling marriage is a struggle! There are ways to strengthen your marriage👇

09/06/2026

Citizen support!

Get 24/7 assistance or program guidance by calling the Chickasaw Nation Citizen Support Center!

The citizen support center is a service designed to connect Chickasaw citizens with personalized support to help you explore and apply for programs in healthcare, education, housing and more.

For more information, contact (580) 757-9082, call toll-free at (833) 551-0980 or email [email protected].

08/15/2026

The Code Talkers' stories are legend. Read one of their books for yourself!

During World War II, Navajo Code Talkers transformed the Navajo language into an unbreakable code that helped U.S. forces communicate securely across the Pacific. Beginning in 1942, their specialized code, built from more than 600 terms, supported major operations from Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima. After thousands of transmissions, the code was never deciphered by Japanese forces.

The Navajo Code Talkers were part of a larger legacy of Native American service and innovation during World War II. Members of other Tribal nations, including Lakota, Meskwaki, Mohawk, Comanche, Tlingit, Hopi, Cree, and Crow communities, also used their languages to support U.S. military communications in both the Pacific and European theaters.

For decades, the contributions of these Code Talkers remained classified. It wasn’t until 1968 that the world learned about their extraordinary service. Today, we honor their courage, ingenuity, and the enduring importance of language and culture.

From battlefields and historic sites to places connected to Native American heritage and military service, national parks help tell the stories of the people who shaped our shared history.

Learn more: https://www.nps.gov/articles/navajo-code-talkers.htm

Image: Navajo Code Talkers Henry Bahe Jr. and George Kirk, December 1943/U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy

08/15/2026

Workshops offer easy, fun and evidence-based strategies for guiding behaviors of children and teens with methods contributing to more positive relationships between parents and children.
For more information, visit Chickasaw.net/GrowWell.

Join us for PAX Tools, a Hofanti Chokma workshop designed to promote self-regulation in children and teens Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Workshops offer easy, fun and evidence-based strategies for guiding behaviors of children and teens with methods contributing to more positive relationships between parents and children.

For more information, visit Chickasaw.net/GrowWell.

08/07/2026

Get ready for school to get ready for life!

As students go back to school, taking time to prepare before the first day can help students feel more confident and ready for the year ahead. Explore these simple tips to help make the transition back to school a little smoother.

07/24/2026

Kudos to parents everywhere👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽👏🏿👏🏼👏

National Parents Day is this weekend on July 26!

There's no better way to celebrate the important role parents, grandparents, and caregivers play than by spending time together outdoors. Whether it's exploring one of our beautiful national parks, visiting a local park, taking a family walk, or enjoying a picnic, time spent in nature is a great way to build healthy habits and create lasting memories.

As National Parents Day approaches, here are a few simple ways families can stay healthy together:
👉 Pack nutritious snacks and plenty of water.
👉 Stay active by hiking, walking, biking, or playing outside.
👉 Protect yourself from the summer sun with sunscreen, hats, and lightweight clothing.
👉 Unplug from screens and enjoy quality time together in nature.

For more healthy parenting tips, visit the CDC's Healthy Weight & Growth resources:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H06FTB80

07/24/2026

Citizen Potawatomi Nation will host the ninth annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest on August 7-8, 2026. Visit firelakeballoonfest.com for event details!

07/15/2026

07/12/2026

Share your stories. Secure your heritage.

By joining the Hapononka' Story Sharing Circle, you can share traditional, personal or imaginative stories while building meaningful social connections at sessions!

Join the next session Saturday, July 25, 6 p.m. at the Chokma'si Gallery in Ada, Oklahoma.

For more information, contact Donna Courtney at (580) 272-5520 or email [email protected].