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“People think of First American cultures as past, because they were here for thousands of years, and so much of it is now gone, but the story of the Chickasaw

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – After decades of planning and fundraising, it was time to break ground for the Chickasaw Heritage Center. The 162 acre campus will feature an exhibit hall,

TUPELO [Daily Journal] — In the heart of the historic Chickasaw homeland, near a village that once housed families of the prosperous nation, advocates and the Chickasaw Nation plan to

TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — The Chickasaw Inkana Foundation broke ground on Wednesday on its new heritage center. The $60 million project is being built along Gun Club Road — which

TUPELO — For the second consecutive year, the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation has honored community members who have contributed to the preservation of the Chickasaw Nation or exemplified its philanthropic nature

TUPELO — Work continues on the clearing and construction of a location meant to amplify awareness and educate the community in the region’s first people, with contractors clearing the way

TUPELO — For the third year, the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a November luncheon. The Native American Heritage Luncheon is set for noon on

TUPELO — For the third year, the contributions of a local Chickasaw leader to American history were recognized in downtown Tupelo. On Monday, Tupelo residents, local officials and members of