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Reading Chickasaw Children Stories: Ittimanompoli Chikasha Chipota Ishtanowa

Reading Chickasaw Children Stories: Ittimanompoli Chikasha Chipota Ishtanowa

By: Ishkosi (Auntie) Nitaike
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Ishkosi (Auntie) Nitaike reads stories from books written by Chickasaw children. The stories feature Chickasaw language, cultural elements, and fun themes for children of all ages to enjoy. As a bonus, you'll hear a Chickasaw song that children can learn and sing at home!

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Episodes
  • Story Two in the Adventures of the Three Little Shokhoshi': Lemonade, Pashofa, and the Misunderstanding - The Story of "Lazy Pig"

    Story Two in the Adventures of the Three Little Shokhoshi': Lemonade, Pashofa, and the Misunderstanding - The Story of "Lazy Pig"
    Apr 4 2025

    Ishkosi (Auntie) Nitaike reads the second of four stories in the Adventures of the Three Little Shokhoshi': Lemonade, Pashofa, and the Misunderstanding - The Story of "Lazy Pig". Written and illustrated by youth attending the 2017 Chickasaw Press Holisso Ikbi Book Creation Camp. To access these free books, please visit the Chickasaw Press Bookstore located at 1020 N. Mississippi in Ada, Oklahoma.

    Theme Music/Intro:

    "Chinchokma"

    Chokma chokma. (hello, hello)
    Chinchokma? (How are you?)
    Chinchokma? (How are you?)
    Chinchokma? (How are you?)
    Chokma chokma. (hello, hello)
    Chinchokma? (How are you?)
    Anchokma! (I am good)

    Performed by Adalynn and Everitt McKnight (Chickasaw citizens)

    Chikashanompa (Chickasaw language) in this book:

    • Toomi Palli - Summer
    • Takolo Wasacha' Okchi - Lemonade
    • Intakho’bi - Lazy
    • Nannimponna - Smart
    • Nashoba - Wolf
    • Shokhoshi' - Pigs
    • Hashtola - Winter
    • Tanchi - Corn
    • Ayokpa - Happy
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    7 mins
  • Story One in the Adventures of the Three Little Shokhoshi': What Really Happened - The Story of "Winter House Pig"

    Story One in the Adventures of the Three Little Shokhoshi': What Really Happened - The Story of "Winter House Pig"
    Apr 3 2025

    Ishkosi (Auntie) Nitaike reads the first of four stories in the Adventures of the Three Little Shokhoshi': What Really Happened - The Story of "Winter House Pig". Written and illustrated by youth attending the 2017 Chickasaw Press Holisso Ikbi Book Creation Camp. To access these free books, please visit the Chickasaw Press Bookstore located at 1020 N. Mississippi in Ada, Oklahoma.

    Theme Music/Intro:

    "Chinchokma"

    Chokma chokma. (hello, hello)
    Chinchokma? (How are you?)
    Chinchokma? (How are you?)
    Chinchokma? (How are you?)
    Chokma chokma. (hello, hello)
    Chinchokma? (How are you?)
    Anchokma! (I am good)

    Performed by Adalynn and Everitt McKnight (Chickasaw citizens)

    Chikashanompa (Chickasaw language) in this book:

    • Toomi Palli - Summer
    • Takolo Wasacha' Okchi - Lemonade
    • Intakho’bi - Lazy
    • Nannimponna - Smart
    • Nashoba - Wolf
    • Shokhoshi' - Pigs
    • Hashtola - Winter
    • Tanchi - Corn
    • Ayokpa - Happy
    Show More Show Less
    7 mins
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