Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference set for April 14-15 at the Artesian

CONTRIBUTED BY Kristen Gill, Media Relations.

This article appeared in the April 2016 edition of the Chickasaw Times

SULPHUR, Okla. - Chickasaw Nation Arts & Humanities will host the 2016 Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference, April 14-15, at the Artesian Hotel & Spa in Sulphur.

The conference recognizes the strength and leadership of Chickasaw women from all walks of life, and salutes the valuable contributions, talents and skills of Chickasaw women.

Presentations by those listed below will be featured at the conference:

  • Mary Ruth Barnes, Director of Estate and Asset Services for Oklahoma, American Cancer Society - 2015 Dynamic Woman of the Year
  • C.J. Aducci, Ph.D., LMFT, Executive Officer, Chickasaw Nation Strong Family Development -But I Could Draw: Chickasaw Women in the Face of Adversity
  • Janie Simms Hipp, J.D., LL.M., Director, Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative - Feeding Ourselves
  • Dr. Tina Cooper BSN, M.D., Family Practice Physician, Chickasaw Nation Medical Center -Beautiful Mind
  • Johnnie Jae – Breaking Down Barriers: Utilizing Social & Digital Media to Provide Authentic Indigenous - Representation within Mainstream Media
  • Rita Hart, MSW – Oklahoma Native Families: Reconciliation and Healing
  • Gwen Postoak, BA – Caterpillar One Moment, Butterfly the Next

Next Generation Panel

  • Dr. Karen Goodnight, Moderator
  • Samantha Perry, Artist
  • Courtney Parchcorn, Artist
  • Kortney Greenwood, Author
  • Sarah Jones, Interactive Media Specialist
  • Johnna Payne-Hurt, BSC - Preparing Hearts and Homes to Foster Native Children
  • Amy Gantt, MFA - The Role of Women in Preserving Native Languages
  • Michele Carney Shahbandeh - Called to Battle, Destined to Win

​Dynamic Women Panel

  • Dr. Tina Cooper, Moderator
  • Jeraldine Brown, Elder
  • Dr. Kayla Lewis, Educator
  • Merry Monroe, Educator
  • Lisanne Anderson, Journalist
For more information, contact Chickasaw Nation Arts & Humanities Division at (580) 272-5520 or paul.baken@chickasaw.net.