Chickasaw.tv | Shell Shakers: Stomp Dance Rhythm-Makers
Chickasaw.tv | Shell Shakers: Stomp Dance Rhythm-Makers
Aug 4, 2017
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Join us in learning how to make can shakers for #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! Can shakers have been important to stomp dancing for generations. Historically, women enhanced the dance's rhythm by wearing shakers made from deer toes and turtle shells. Stomp dancing is an important expression of Chickasaw heritage that bring the community together. #ChickasawProud | The Chickasaw Nation
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Join us in learning how to make can shakers for #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! Can shakers have been important to stomp dancing for generations. Historically, women enhanced the dance's rhythm by wearing shakers made from deer toes and turtle shells. Stomp dancing is an important expression of Chickasaw heritage that bring the community together. #ChickasawProud | The Chickasaw Nation
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When stomp dancing, men sing stomp dance songs in a call-and-answer format, following a male song leader, who often sets the dance rhythm using a handheld turtle shell rattle. Women enhance the rhythms with shakers worn on their lower legs, often made from box turtle shells or tin cans. #NAHM | The Chickasaw Nation
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When stomp dancing, men sing stomp dance songs in a call-and-answer format, following a male song leader, who often sets the dance rhythm using a handheld turtle shell rattle. Women enhance the rhythms with shakers worn on their lower legs, often made from box turtle shells or tin cans. #NAHM | The Chickasaw Nation
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From natural disasters to unexpected events, the Chickasaw Nation Emergency Management (CNEM) team ensures preparedness and safety for all citizens in Chickasaw Country. Their mission includes providing emergency operation and action plans for various departments across regions while working closely with community partners and leveraging canines, drones, and mobile command posts to support and coordinate emergency efforts. Learn more about the CNEM team by visiting Chickasaw.net/EmergencyManagem
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From natural disasters to unexpected events, the Chickasaw Nation Emergency Management (CNEM) team ensures preparedness and safety for all citizens in Chickasaw Country. Their mission includes providing emergency operation and action plans for various departments across regions while working closely with community partners and leveraging canines, drones, and mobile command posts to support and coordinate emergency efforts. Learn more about the CNEM team by visiting Chickasaw.net/EmergencyManagem
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Sign your youth up for a summer of fun with Chickasaw Nation youth camps, clinics and academies. Application deadline is April 15. Apply today at Chickasaw.net/YouthCamps. | The Chickasaw Nation
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Sign your youth up for a summer of fun with Chickasaw Nation youth camps, clinics and academies. Application deadline is April 15. Apply today at Chickasaw.net/YouthCamps. | The Chickasaw Nation
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The Chickasaw Dance Troupe keeps traditions alive and connects others to Chickasaw culture by sharing songs, tribal dances and the ancient art of shell shaking. Performances are free to the public and scheduled daily at the Chickasaw Cultural Center. | The Chickasaw Nation
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The Chickasaw Dance Troupe keeps traditions alive and connects others to Chickasaw culture by sharing songs, tribal dances and the ancient art of shell shaking. Performances are free to the public and scheduled daily at the Chickasaw Cultural Center. | The Chickasaw Nation
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The women of our tribe are strong, courageous, fearless and proud to be Chickasaw. Join us throughout March as we celebrate the resilient and dynamic women who came before us. #WomensHistoryMonth | The Chickasaw Nation
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Chickasaw visual artist Dustin Mater tells stories through his beautiful shell carvings, a tradition passed down over thousands of years. | Chickasaw.tv
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The Chickasaw Nation Youth Ensemble performed the National Anthem at Sunday's Chiefs/Steelers football game. Congratulations to these ladies for a beautiful performance! We are proud of them for being great representatives of the Chickasaw Nation. #ChickasawProud | The Chickasaw Nation
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In the spirit of Christmas, departments from across the Chickasaw Nation have decorated trees for the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s annual Festival of Trees. This year's Festival of Trees theme is "Celebrating Christmas Through the Decades." Visit the Aapisa' Art Gallery to view all the amazing trees and vote for your favorite through Dec. 31. For more information about the Festival of Trees and other upcoming holiday events, including the Celebration of Lights and our Children’s Christmas Celebra
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Chickasaw citizen Brennah Wilson is a student at the The University of Oklahoma (OU) looking to give back to her tribe upon graduating. Brennah is dual enrolled at OU, studying for a master’s degree in city planning and a law degree. Her passion for the environment has led her down this current path to one day give back to the First American people. Watch as Brennah discusses her studies and her future plans. | The Chickasaw Nation
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Grape dumplings were traditionally made from wild “possum grapes” that hung from vines throughout our homelands of Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. This delicious dish is still a favorite of Chickasaw people today! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth | The Chickasaw Nation
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Talk of the Town: Chickasaw Nation community water projects
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The Chickasaw Nation recognizes that education happens both inside and outside the classroom. By partnering with businesses in our communities to provide real-life work experiences, the Toksali SMART program helps prepare our youth to live inspired and productive lives. Toksali (to work) SMART (Successful Mindsets with Attitude and Readiness for Tomorrow) provides workforce training and paid job experience to youth ages 14 to 21. Worksites are located both within the Chickasaw Nation and local c
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Chickasaw Nation revenue supports its government, funds citizen services and strengthens Oklahoma’s overall economy. | Chickasaw.tv
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Chickasaw citizen Tommy Schultz was cast in the movie “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Tommy reflects on being called to audition for the film and being on set with Hollywood legends. Watch as Quin Tran sits down with Tommy to discuss being on the big screen. | The Chickasaw Nation
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The Chickasaw Annual Meeting is in its 60th year. In this presentation, we look back to the event’s origins at Seeley Chapel in 1960 and highlight other Annual Meeting milestones in the past six decades. #ChickasawFestival #ChickasawAnnualMeeting | The Chickasaw Nation
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During the annual State of the Nation Address at the Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival, Governor Bill Anoatubby provided insights to the progress of the Chickasaw Nation and what the future holds for our great tribe. The 63rd gathering brought citizens from all over the world to hear Governor Anoatubby’s address. As we celebrate #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, watch highlights of the State of the Nation. | The Chickasaw Nation
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Nittak Hollo’ Ishto’ Ayokpa! The Chickasaw Nation wishes you and your family a very merry Christmas! | The Chickasaw Nation
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Governor Bill Anoatubby and the Chickasaw Nation wish you a safe and happy Independence Day! As you celebrate today, we hope you’ll enjoy the Chickasaw Children’s Choir singing “God Bless America.” | The Chickasaw Nation
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Today we're making a drum! View past videos featuring moccasins, stickball balls, stomp dance shakers and other crafts in our 'videos' tab. >> https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheChickasawNation/videos/ #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NAHM | The Chickasaw Nation
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Shell Shakers: Stomp Dance Rhythm Makers
Jul 10, 2014
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We join Dr. Charles Grim in offering messages of support and encouragement to everyone across the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health facing COVID-19 on the front lines. Dr. Grim describes the challenges our staff face on a daily basis and emotions health care workers have experienced throughout the pandemic. “It takes a toll on you emotionally. It takes a toll on you physically,” says Dr. Grim. “We’re in a war with an enemy that’s invisible. It can be devastating to people.” | The Chickasaw N
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Our exploration of functional fitness continues with a look at basic movements you can incorporate into every workout and into your everyday life. Follow along as fitness coach Michael Riden demonstrates squats, push and pull, and the hinge technique. | The Chickasaw Nation
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Join us as we learn how to say “turtle” in Chikashshanompa' (the Chickasaw language)! #Chikashshanompa | #ChickasawLanguage | #Anompa | #SaySomethingInChickasaw | The Chickasaw Nation
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Hundreds of elders gathered in Ada recently for the Chickasaw Nation Elders Christmas Party & Luncheon. The event included games, fellowship and this performance of "Silent Night" in Choctaw language by the Chickasaw Elders Choir. | The Chickasaw Nation
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Chickasaw artist Tyra Shackleford uses ancient techniques to create modern Native art. In this #ChickasawSpotlight, she discusses a piece that was purchased by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. “A couple hundred years from now, some Chickasaw is going to go research their archives and find my work. It’s an honor. It really is.” Recently, Tyra’s beadwork was awarded third place in the SEASAM Art Market. You can browse Tyra’s and other talented First Amer
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Chickasaw classical music composer, Jerod Tate, has begun the year-long production process of his newest project “Shell Shaker: A Chickasaw Opera.” This opera tells the story of a young Chickasaw girl named Loksi’ who embarks on a journey of self-discovery, and along the way acquires the traditional use of shells for stomp dancing. In addition to Tate’s musical compositions, Chickasaw citizens Margaret Wheeler and Joshua Hinson are contributing art, clothing and language expertise to the project
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