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Phase 1 Fundraising Complete!
The Mission
The Chickasaw Heritage Center will:
Interpret the rich history of the Chickasaw peopleby providing visitors a comprehensive, state-of-the-art
educational experience from a uniquely Chickasaw perspective.
The Mission
The Chickasaw Heritage Center will:
The Vision
The Chickasaw
Heritage Center will:
Connect Chickasaw citizens to their Homeland
in a meaningful and tangible way.
Create a regional epicenter for the interpretation of
Chickasaw history and culture, providing a comprehensive
educational experience for the people of Mississippi
and visitors from around the world.
Strengthen community partnerships with regional
schools, museums, and other historical attractions.
Spur economic growth through the enhancement
of 162 culturally significant acres; strategically located
in the heart of Tupelo, Mississippi near the
Natchez Trace Parkway and major
transportation corridors.
Present compelling interpretive exhibits and programming
in addition to a gift shop and meeting rooms.
The Vision
The Chickasaw Heritage Center will:
- Connect Chickasaw citizens to their Homeland in a meaningful and tangible way.
Create a regional epicenter for the interpretation of Chickasaw history and culture, providing a comprehensive educational experience for the people of Mississippi and visitors from around the world.
Strengthen community partnerships with regional schools, museums, and other historical attractions.
Spur economic growth through the enhancement of 162 culturally significant acres strategically located in the heart of Tupelo, Mississippi near the Natchez Trace Parkway and major transportation corridors.
Present compelling interpretive exhibits and programming in addition to a gift shop and meeting rooms.
The Project
The Chickasaw
Heritage Center will:
Provide a world class facility that will foster a comprehensive
educational experience for Chickasaw citizens, the people of
Mississippi, and the visiting general public.
Located adjacent to the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tupelo, Mississippi, the
Chickasaw Heritage Center will create an opportunity for Chickasaw
citizens to reconnect to their historic Homeland.
The Project
The Chickasaw Heritage Center will:
- Provide a world class facility that will foster
a comprehensive educational experience for Chickasaw citizens, the people of
Mississippi, and the visiting general public.
Located adjacent the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tupelo, Mississippi, the Chickasaw Heritage Center will create an opportunity for Chickasaw citizens to reconnect to their historic Homeland.
Natchez Trace Parkway
Reasons to Give
The Chickasaw Heritage Center
represents:
The symbolic “Journey Home” for Chickasaw citizens
and serves as an anchor for Chickasaw heritage tourism in the
surrounding region, adding to the growing variety
of experiences available in the area. The Chickasaw people were
removed from their Homeland beginning in 1837, yet
they reestablished a strong presence in the Tupelo, Mississippi area
more than a century later. Their goal centered on continued efforts to
protect, preserve,
and educate the public about Chickasaw life, history,
and
culture; while investing in the regional economy.
The Chickasaw Heritage Center will be a place where
Chickasaw people tell their story from their perspective,
marking the first time that a southeastern tribe has
returned to their historic Homeland in a tangible way
after being forcibly removed.
We invite individuals, foundations, corporations, and other
organizations to join us in this historic endeavor that will impact the
Chickasaw Nation, Tupelo and northeast Mississippi for generations
to come. We implore you to support this meaningful effort as we embark
upon a major Capital Campaign to raise funds for the construction
and
development of the Chickasaw Heritage Center and Campus.
Reasons to Give
The Chickasaw Heritage Center Represents:
The symbolic “Journey Home” for Chickasaw citizens and serves as an anchor for Chickasaw heritage tourism in the surrounding region adding to the growing variety of experiences available in the area. The Chickasaw people were removed from their Homeland beginning in 1837, yet they reestablished a strong presence in the Tupelo, Mississippi area more than a century later.Their goal centered on continued efforts to protect, preserve, and educate the public about Chickasaw life, history, and culture; while investing in the regional economy.
The Chickasaw Heritage Center will be a place where Chickasaw people tell their story from their perspective, marking the first time that a southeastern tribe has returned to their historic Homeland in a tangible way after being forcibly removed.
We invite individuals, foundations, corporations, and other organizations to join us in this historic endeavor that will impact the Chickasaw Nation, Tupelo and northeast Mississippi for generations to come. We implore you to support this meaningful effort as we embark upon a major Capital Campaign to raise funds for the construction and development of the Chickasaw Heritage Center and Campus.
By making a donation to the Chickasaw Heritage Center, you will be supporting the overall preservation, protection and interpretation of Chickasaw history and culture in the historic Chickasaw Homeland. We accept all donation dollar amounts; however, donations of $10,000 and up will be recognized on this Chickasaw Heritage Center capital campaign website and in the newly constructed Chickasaw Heritage Center lobby/atrium donor wall as an inaugural charter member. All charter members will also receive a special certificate and a special edition Chickasaw Heritage Center charter membership commemorative coin.
Charter membership provides an opportunity for individuals to make an enduring impact toward the creation of this long-awaited project and legacy in the Homeland. The following inaugural charter members are:
Become a Chickasaw Heritage Center (CHC) Charter Member and get a Complimentary Annual Membership in the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation (CIF)! While the CHC takes shape, the CIF continues its mission to preserve, protect and interpret Chickasaw history and culture in the historic Chickasaw Homeland. For a limited time, make history with us.
Here’s how it works:
• Donate $250 or more to the CHC Journey Home Capital Campaign and become a CHC Charter Member.
• Your Charter Membership includes recognition on the CHC website, a Charter Membership Certificate and a special Limited Edition Charter Membership Coin.
• This limited time offer grants a one-year CIF membership at a level equal to 10% of any donation. For example, a $250 donation earns you a $25 (Fish) level CIF membership or a $500 donation earns you a $50 (Bird) level CIF membership.
• Annual CIF memberships run by calendar year and include all CIF benefits listed on www.inkana.org/give.
Any donation made after October 1st will grant a valid membership through the next calendar year. For example, if you donate on October 23rd in 2024, your membership will expire on December 31st in 2025.
Grow With Us
The Purpose of
Naming Opportunities:
Provide individuals or corporations an opportunity to make a lasting
contribution to the preservation of Chickasaw history and culture
in the historic Homeland.
Funds will be used to complete the capital campaign needs.
The remainder will be allocated to sustaining campaigns for the operations and
endowment of the Chickasaw Heritage Center.
For additional information concerning naming opportunities
please contact the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation at 662-842-4176.
Grow With Us
The Purpose of Naming Opportunities :
- Provide Individuals or Corporations an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the preservation of Chickasaw History and Culture in the historic Homeland. Funds will be used to complete the capital campaign needs.
The remainder will be allocated to sustaining campaigns for the operations and endowment of the Chickasaw Heritage Center.
For additional information concerning naming opportunities please contact the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation at 662-842-4176.
and economic impact on Tupelo and Northeastern Mississippi.”
Our Partners
The Chickasaw Heritage Center project is vital to the mission of the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Chickasaw Inkana Foundation seeks to preserve, protect and interpret Chickasaw history and culture in the historic Chickasaw Homeland, which constitutes not only its heart of Tupelo, but greater northern Mississippi, western Tennessee, northwestern Alabama, and southwestern Kentucky.
Contact the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation
- Phone : (662) 842-4176
- Office Address : P.O. Box 1307 Tupelo, MS 38802
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Capital Campaign?and the development or expansion of an endowment.
Why is the Capital Campaign slogan titled, "Journey Home"?The Chickasaw Heritage Center project represents a symbolic “Journey Home” for Chickasaw citizens and will serve as an indelible anchor for Chickasaw heritage tourism,
education and cultural preservation. The Chickasaw people were forcibly removed from their Homeland starting in 1837 yet reestablished a strong presence in the Tupelo, MS
area more than a century later with efforts of protecting, preserving and educating the public about Chickasaw life, history and culture while at the same time investing in the regional economy.
The Chickasaw Heritage Center is a culminating beacon reconnecting Chickasaw citizens to a Mississippi Homeland edifice.
Why is Chickasaw Inkana Foundation (CIF) involved/spearheading the Journey Home Capital Campaign?An ongoing major objective of the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation since its inception has been to lead the construction and development of the forthcoming Chickasaw Heritage Center.
The Chickasaw Heritage Center project is vital to the mission work of the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Chickasaw Inkana Foundation seeks to
preserve, protect and interpret Chickasaw history and culture in the historical Chickasaw Homeland, which constitutes not only its epicenter of Tupelo, but greater northern Mississippi, western
Tennessee, northwestern Alabama, and southwestern Kentucky.
What is the Journey Home Capital Campaign fundraising goal?The phase one goal of the Capital Campaign is approximately $32 million dollars. In addition to the phase 1 fundraising we hope ot raise additional funds for the multipurpose room and Chickasaw Heritage Center Cafe.
How much of my Journey Home Capital Campaign Donation will go to the construction and development of the Chickasaw Heritage Center?100% of all donated funds earmarked specifically for the Journey Home Capital Campaign will go to the construction and development of the Chickasaw Heritage Center.
How do I donate? How can I pay my gift or pledge?We accept your gift in the form of:
Check/Credit Card • Appreciated Stock • IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution • Bequests
Please make checks payable to the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation
May I pledge my Campaign gift over a period of time?We encourage donors to spread their campaign gift over a period of time. Capital Campaigns have a special, targeted purpose for raising the money and the funds are restricted.
By spreading your pledge out over time, you have the flexibility to plan for your financial commitment.
Is it okay to give to the Campaign in my company's name?an appreciated stock gift or an IRA qualified charitable distribution or name the Chickasaw Heritage Center in their Will.
What if my company has a matching gift program, does that help?this charitable benefit option. It is worth exploring if your employer has a corporate matching program. Contact the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation to provide matching gift information.
Once I make my Campaign gift, how else can I help?People give to people. Consider ways you can involve your business associates, friends and family to support this worthy effort.
Will donors (and donation amounts) be publicly acknowledged?Donor recognition is an important part of every campaign. The Chickasaw Inkana Foundation has a tiered system of acknowledging all donors with the
highest honor being that of: Naming Opportunities (via major gift and agreement), the Legacy Wall, Website and in various other print/media materials.
Are donations to the Journey Home Capital Campaign tax deductible?Chickasaw Inkana Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN: 47-1377524.
When is the project slated for completion?The Chickasaw Heritage Center is slated for completion in 2026.
Who do I call if I have additional questions or concerns?Please contact the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation at 662-842-4176.