Chickasaw Nation introduces online network
We have always known Oklahoma to possess a rich and diverse cultural heritage. In one of the darker times in American history, our state was a refuge to many people who were forced from their native lands. One such group was the Chickasaw Nation, which was removed to Indian Territory in the 1830s. Despite this incredible hardship, the Chickasaw people remained steadfast in their desire to conserve their culture and history.
Jump forward 180 years to present day. In an era where high-definition TVs and the Internet have become commonplace, the sentiments held by their forebears still resonate with the current generation of Chickasaw leaders. The desire to present, preserve and promote their tribe’s unique cultural heritage drove the Chickasaw Nation to partner with Ackerman McQueen to create Chickisaw.tv, a high-definition video network available to people worldwide via the Internet. The network has nine channels and contains a library of more than 1,200 videos. In a recent article in The Oklahoman, Bill Anoatubby, governor of the Chickasaw Nation, said of Chickasaw.tv : “It's an outlet to show our people the many ways in which our culture is still thriving. Actually, we're creating new chapters in our history and our story and is being written every day.”
As you can imagine, developing Chickasaw.tv was not an easy undertaking. However, according to The Oklahoman, the network has already reached an audience in all 50 states and 50 countries worldwide since its launch earlier this year! To read this article, please visit: http://www.newsok.com/article/3583914
We would encourage all Oklahomans, interested persons nationwide and internationally to visit Chickasaw.tv . The network offers an eye-opening look into the rich cultural heritage possessed by the Chickasaws, as well a model example of the direction in which Internet television is heading.
