Letter from Chief Flanagan to Vanir CEO Jerry Avalos 12/10/2025
Mr. Avalos, I am the Western Region Medal Chief of The Chickamauga Nation. Our tribe stands in opposition to a...
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A year after start of Franklin County prison project, state hasn’t done cultural survey of land
Arkansas Democrat 24 Nov 2025 https://edition.arkansasonline.com/article/8173666378496016 Arkansas hasn't done an on-site cultural survey of the land where a proposed new...
As Franklin County prison debate continues, Chickamauga leader says tribe ‘Can be pushed no further’ in land dealings
River Valley Democrat Gazette 10/19/2025 by Penny Weaver Justin Flanagan, Western Regional medal chief for the Chickamauga Nation, narrates a PowerPoint...
Chickamauga chief: ‘The time for silence is over’ on Franklin County land dispute
Story by George "Clay" Mitchell, Fort Smith Southwest Times Record 3 min read In a press conference at the Charleston Community...
Chickamauga Nation reminds state officials tribe will ‘uphold our rights’ to Franklin County land set to be prison site
Tribe presses state leaders to communicate over Native American ties to site Oct 9, 2025by Penny Weaver Justin Flanagan, Western Regional...
Chickamauga Nation holding press conference in Charleston
https://www.youtube.com/embed/QwxetHK-QCg Oct 9, 2025Chickamauga Nation holding press conference in Charleston
Chickamauga Nation talks tribal history at Franklin County press conference
https://www.youtube.com/embed/jKUdCs8_lMs Oct 9, 2025Chief Justin Flanagan said the meeting was about educating not only the community, but the state.
Chickamauga Nation Leadership Discusses Franklin County Prison Battle
https://www.youtube.com/embed/xZvdK2S-VTs Oct 10, 2025Chickamauga Nation Leadership Discusses Franklin County Prison Battle
Chickamauga Nation fights for recognition amid Franklin County prison dispute
https://www.youtube.com/embed/AqbzXdKo5Gk Oct 9, 2025During a press conference on Oct. 9 tribe leaders detailed their history and the ongoing prison battle....
Chickamauga Nation to discuss proposed Franklin County prison
https://www.youtube.com/embed/i8xQvipUYdQ Oct 9, 2025The Chickamauga Nation has reportedly tried multiple times to meet with the board of corrections.