Chickasaw Chat Café

Ep. 18: In this episode: join me  as I reveal the brand new Chickasaw Children's book that just came out: "foshi' Chickasaw Book of Colors", and the exciting features and companion products included in this launch. Originally recorded for YouTube; click here to watch the video version and see the images first hand. See below for all the links to products mentioned in this video. Click here fo...

Ep. 17: In this episode you'll learn the contemporary names for Chickasaw months, and what they used to be called by our ancestors. You'll also learn how to use words like these in sentences. Register for the 2025 Chickasaw Comprehension Courses today! Click the link for details. Missed the registration? Sign up for the Zero to Hero Chickasaw Grammar Essentials Self-Paced course today, and get sta...

Ep. 16: In this episode you'll learn the lyrics of our brand new, first ever, Chickasaw Christmas song! You can watch the music video on our YouTube channel by clicking here. Or visit Chickasaw Classes on YouTube. Interested in adding Chickasaw Grammar to your homeschool or college curriculum? Click here to check out the new "Zero to Hero Chickasaw Grammar Essentials" self-paced  program, ava...

Ep. 15: In this episode you'll learn a way to say "Happy Thanksgiving" in Chickasaw, some words you can use at the Thanksgiving meal, and listen to a Thanksgiving prayer adapted from the Chickasaw elders Pray of Thanks. You can get a copy of the Chickasaw Prayer Book at the Chickasaw Press website. Interested in adding Chickasaw Grammar to your homeschool or college curriculum? Click here to check...

Ep. 14: In this episode, You'll learn the words for family members and then how those words indicate the Chickasaw way of thinking, aka. the Chickasaw worldview. I'll also go over some outside worldviews that are antithetical to the Chickasaw worldview and threaten to erode the Chickasaw culture. For books on how men think differently than women, see the following: "For Women Only" by Shaunti Feld...

Ep. 13: This is it! The episode I've been waiting for, to tell you all about the BIG project we've been working on for the last year and a half. You'll also hear from one of our beta testers on her experience with the program. Click here to check out the new program, or go to www.chickasawonlinelanguagearts.com and click the "Start Here" button on the menu bar. Use the Launch Special Codes below f...

Ep.12: In this sixth episode, of the Basic Skills Series, we’ll learn some simple ways to talk about meal times, while learning some new vocabulary. For more information about our online courses, visit us at www.chickasawonlinelanguagearts.comSubscribe to our email list to find out about all the upcoming new releases and events. What to do next, if you found this episode helpful; 1. Subs...

Ep.11: In this fifth episode, of the Basic Skills Series, we’ll learn to play "Simon Says" with Chickasaw action words. We'll learn the new vocabulary, and then practice responding to the commands. This is an active lesson, so get ready to move around! For more information about our online courses, visit us at www.chickasawonlinelanguagearts.comSubscribe to our email list to find out about all the...

Ep. 10: Have you ever attended the Chickasaw Annual Festival? If you haven't, you've probably got a lot of questions about planning your trip. In this episode, I'll share my best travel tips from all the years I've been attending the Annual Festival. If you still have questions after listening to this episode, go ahead and send them to me at info@chickasawonlinelanguagearts.com I hope this episode...

Ep.9: In this fourth episode, of the Basic Skills Series, we’re talking about wanting things. We'll cover statements and questions about what people want, including ourselves and others. We'll continue to use vocabulary we've used in previous episodes. This is an interactive episode, so get ready to participate! For more information about our online courses, visit us at www.chickasawonlinelanguage...

Ep. 8: Have you ever wondered where tribes come from? In this episode, we'll talk about the origin of tribes, and the full blood myth. We'll also learn how to sing "Happy Birthday" in Chickasaw, and get a snap shot of where subscribers are listening in from. For more information about our online courses, visit us at www.chickasawonlinelanguagearts.comSubscribe to our email list to find out ab...

Ep. 7: Have you ever been on the receiving end of harsh words and put downs because of your physical features? In this episode, we'll talk about where those harsh words and treatment originate from, and what truly makes you Chickasaw.  For more information about our online courses, visit us at www.chickasawonlinelanguagearts.comSubscribe to our email list to find out about all the upcoming ne...

Ep. 6: In this third episode, of the Basic Skills Series, we’re talking about Yours, Mine and Ours. We'll cover the simplest way to express possession of items in the Chickasaw language. And we'll learn how to ask what belongs to whom. As with the other episodes, we'll practice asking and answering questions with sentences like, "Is this yours?/Yes, that is mine." Be sure to listen to Basic Skills...

Ep. 5: In this second episode, of the Basic Skills Series, we’re talking about This and That! Really! We'll learn some vocabulary words, then practice asking and answering the questions, "What's this?/What's that?". This lesson is only the beginning, because you'll learn how to plug in new words you may look up in various dictionaries. This is an interactive episode, so get ready to participate! F...

Ep. 4: In this episode, we'll talk about why Chickasaws pray before meetings, hear from some elders on the subject, and then listen to our special guest, Chickasaw elder Ben Courtney, as he addresses the subject in detail. "Eternity in their Hearts" by Don Richardson available on Amazon and where ever books are sold "Chickasaw Prayer Book" is available at www.chickasawpress.comFor more information...

Ep. 3: In this first episode, of the Basic Skills Series, we’re going to cover basic greetings and salutations, that we can practice together. This is an interactive  episode, so get ready to participate! For more information about our online courses, visit us at www.chickasawonlinelanguagearts.comSubscribe to our email list to find out about all the upcoming new releases and events. What to...

Ep. 2: In today's episode, we'll discuss a seldom mentioned, often overlooked, major key to gaining real fluency in the Chickasaw language.  I'll share stories and interesting examples, with actionable steps you can start implementing right away. When you try Coronado Coffee, you are helping support this podcast. Get 15% off your order when you use the code word CHICKASAW.For more information...

Ep. 1: Sit down over a cup of coffee with Fani’ Iskanno’si’ (Sherrie Begay) at the Chickasaw Chat Café, get acquainted, learn some Chickasaw greetings, and find out what she’s brewing up for future episodes. For more information about our online courses, visit us at www.chickasawonlinelanguagearts.comSubscribe to our email list to find out about all the upcoming new releases and events. What to do...