As summer nears its end, for many individuals and families, this is a time of both reflection and anticipation.

William G. “Bill” Paul, a member of both the Chickasaw Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, died June 24, 2025.

The Chickasaw Nation Genealogy Program hosted a princess workshop for the five tribes’ royalty in May at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Chickasaw Nation Secretary of Family Services Jay Keel announced his plans to retire, effective Dec. 31, 2025, after more than three decades serving youth with the tribe and overseeing the expansion of mental health and violence prevention services.