Billy and Special Assistant for Culture and Humanities Secretary Colleen Chadwick. The conference featured inspirational speeches from Oklahoma State Rep. Additionally, he announced the new Tishomingo Senior Site will open in October. Anoatubby also announced the tribe was breaking ground in July on a new senior center in Oklahoma City. “We have 350 people at this conference this year, and I expect even more at next year’s conference.” “The Elders Conference has grown over the years,” he said. The facility is currently under construction. Anoatubby announced the 2017 Chickasaw Elders Conference will be in the new WinStar Convention Center. You are the foundation of the Chickasaw Nation.” “We are grateful for all you have been able to do for us. “Supporting the elders in our community is one of the most important things we can do,” Gov. Governor Bill Anoatubby welcomed more than 350 elders and presented awards to senior center staff and elders. Chickasaw elders celebrated those who “Blazed the Trail” during the 23rd annual Chickasaw Elders Conference at WinStar World Casino, June 28-29. This article appeared in the August 2016 edition of the Chickasaw Times
