Do you need a license to operate a boat in Oklahoma? Who is required to wear a life jacket? In this story, KCNP’s Brian Brashier gets the answers to these and other questions.

Tishia Agee talks with Lona Barrick, executive officer of cultural tourism for the Chickasaw Nation, about summer destinations in the Chickasaw Nation that have recently reopened and are ready for visitors.

Chickasaw Country is known for its lush rolling hills complete with beautiful vines and flowers, but as KCNP’s Brian Brashier learned, some of them can be less than enjoyable.

The Chickasaw Nation Foster Care and Adoption Program provides temporary or permanent care for First American children placed into tribal or state custody. Quin Tran talks with Chickasaw Nation Foster Care...

Chickasaw citizen Jeffrey Wells was recently accepted to the Johns Hopkins Master of Public Health fellowship program. Through this fellowship, the Chickasaw Nation and Johns Hopkins become collaborators in...

Caisen Justice is a 17-year-old student with Down syndrome at Milburn schools. Chickasaw Lighthorse Police officer Cameron Mann became Caisen’s “guitar hero” after an unfortunate event. Quin Tran talks with...

Chickasaw Nation Vice Chair of Pediatrics Dr. Stephanie Schofield shares information on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccination for 12-15-year-old children. Dr. Schofield explains how vaccinating this age...

Identifying risks and taking proactive safety measures are major considerations for emergency prepardness. Chickasaw Nation Director of Emergency Operations Steve Cash discusses how to assemble an emergency...

Chickasaw Nation Chief of Pediatrics Dr. Tangra Broge shares information about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccination for 12-15 year old children and how vaccinating this age group will help the country reach...

The Chickasaw Nation Virtual Kids Club is a new online program for kids to learn Chickasaw language and culture. Sessions provide instructions on cultural activities, crafts and Chickasaw history for an at...

A new national campaign encourages parents to talk with middle-school kids about mental health and helps get the conversation started.

Chickasaw citizen and classical music composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate shares details about his upcoming music, life during the pandemic and the release of his new album, "Lowak Shoppala’ Fire & Light."

Dr. Charles Grim, Secretary of the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health, discusses the FDA’s emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine in youth ages 12-15 and why it is important for that...

Celebrated Chickasaw storyteller and author Glenda Galvan is the 2020 recipient of the prestigious Silver Feather Award. Quin Tran talks to Glenda about her work and contribution to Chickasaw culture.

Mike Manos talks with Director of Career Guidance Danny Wall about the Chickasaw Nation School To Work Program. The program provides Chickasaw participants the opportunity to receive a stipend while pursuing...

HealthCorps CEO Amy Braun talks about the organization's work in Chickasaw Country to promote health and wellness and the group's mission to reach students to help them become healthier and happier citizens.

Chicaksaw citizen Dr. Gary Sandefur recently retired as OSU Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at the end of March. A native of Madill, Dr. Sandefur has served in this position since 2014...

A Chickasaw college student is using her skills to help people better understand COVID-19. Elizabeth Bryant, a senior at the University of North Carolina, is studying journalism with an emphasis on graphic...

Dr. Charles Grim and Dr. John Krueger reflect on the past year and its turning points—the development of the vaccine and its overall effectiveness.

Chickasaw citizen George Paul drove more than 1,000 miles from Phoenix through snow and ice to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. He shares the story of his perilous journey to get his shot.

Chickasaw citizen Lieutenant Commander Kayla Dewitt was recently named Junior Officer of the Year by the United States Public Health Service American Indian/Alaska Native Commissioned Officers Advisory...

Elizabeth Rule is a dynamic Chickasaw woman making her mark in education and in public service. Elizabeth joins us to discuss her roles as an assistant professor at The George Washington University and as...

Suzanne Van Cooten, Ph.D., serves as the hydrologist in charge for the National Weather Service’s Lower Mississippi Forecast Center where she provides forecasts for more than 220,000 square miles of the...

Chickasaw citizen Caroline Miller was drawn to science and math as a young child, leading her to earn a chemical engineering degree at the University of Oklahoma. Caroline is now a reservoir engineer for...

Chickasaw Nation Pediatrician Dr. Tangra Broge discusses the possiblity of a new strain of COVID-19 that could be more infectious to children. Dr. Broge also advises parents about what they can do to make...

Chickasaw Nation Chief of Inpatient Medicine, Dr. Katie Burden-Greer, has a unique perspective on COVID-19 as both a doctor and a survivor. Dr. Burden-Greer joined CNTV’s Quin Tran to discuss her COVID-19...

Questions submitted about the vaccine are posed to Dr. Krueger.

Victoria Morgan is a Chickasaw nurse and the Director of Specialty Clinics for the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. Her teams help lead the testing centers and vaccination sites.

Dr. Jon Humphers, Chief of Podiatry, explains how the pandemic has impacted his medical specialty and introduced telemedicine.

Secretary of Health Dr. Grim discusses the COVID-19 outlook in the early days of 2021 and the increasing strain placed on front-line workers and the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health.

Quin Tran reconnects with Kinsha Walker, a Chickasaw nurse and COVID-19 survivor.

Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services Senior Program Manager Katrina Lewis discusses a new food program available for kids living in Oklahoma.

Quin Tran talks with Chickasaw Nation Prevention Specialist Melinda Stone on how to make a successful New Year resolution to quit smoking or vaping.

Brian Brashier visits with Dr. John Krueger of the Chickasaw Nation Medical Department on the benefits of wearing a mask during the pandemic.

Director of Pharmacy Services, Travis Freeze, explains the special equipment and procedures the Chickasaw Nation Medical Centers uses to maintain the vaccine, and the process tribal health officials use to...

Quin Tran talks with Chickasaw citizen Dr. Grant Lashley, an emergency room physician, a husband and a father to three young children. He is also a COVID-19 survivor.

Tishia Agee talks with Chris Eckler, Ada High School's aviation curriculum instructor and Chance Plett, a Chickasaw Nation employee and pilot, about the school's cutting-edge aviation program.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Chickasaw Nation Emergency Department has started a drive-thru service for patients. A virtual visit clinic is also located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. Find...

Mike Manos interviews Chickasaw Nation STEM Academy manager Luke Kerr about his team's partnership with the Chickasaw Nation Maintenance and Cabinet Shop departments in producing plastic barriers to help...

The Chickasaw Nation and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma partnered for a number of Farmers to Families drive-thru food distribution events in the summer and fall. KCNP's Brian Brashier was on-site at one...

Population Health Manager Heather Summers provides an overview of the flu vaccination: what it is, how it works and who needs to receive it.

The Chickasaw Nation's Parenting Skills Program, Hofanti Chokma (To Grow Well), is the topic as Quin Tran speaks with Jennifer Jesse.

The Chickasaw Nation’s Hofanti Chokma program offers free, online workshops to teach positive parenting tips from the PAX Tools program.

Tisha Agee talks to Debby Hampton with the United Way of Central Oklahoma about how the pandemic has affected non-profits.

Dr. Sarah Rhoades-Kerswill offers guidance on how to practice intentional awareness in daily life.

Dr. Shannon Dial, Executive Officer of Integrated Services and Dr. C. J. Aducci, Executive Officer of Strong Family Development with the Chickasaw Nation join Mike to discuss maintaining a positive mindset...

Brian Brashier interviews Dr. Paul Emrich, Under Secretary of Mental Health Services, about managing good mental health during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Mari Hulbutta is a recent Columbia Law School graduate. Quin Tran talks with Mari about her virtual commencement ceremony and plans for the future.

Mike Manos talks with Dr. John Armitage of the Oklahoma Blood Institute on the need for convalescent plasma donations.

Quin Tran talks with Chickasaw Nation Director of Pharmacy Travis Freeze about how the recent pharmacy expansion is helpful to clients during the pandemic.