Since most of my native American blood line comes from the Chickasaw - I know   a lotle of my heritage and have included some info and links specific to the Chickasaw. 

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About the Chickasaw Seal

1. The outside rim is golden to represent the golden purity
2. The second ring is purple for spirituality and honor
3. Two arrows being held show the ancient Chickasaw tribes had two groups - one of warriors who lived on the outside and were protectors of the larger inner group that lived in a town like grouping
4. A warrior is shown as the Chickasaw are a people of strength -  Tishomingo
5. Four feather are shown as honor to the four directions
6. A traditional decoration was made of swan feather  to be worn as a band to indicate a great warrior
7. The quiver is decorated with white fur but usually made of deer and the bow shows the hunting skill and also the acceptance of defending one's tribe.
8. Knee straps made of deer hide were thought to bring fleetness but probably wear to protect the legs as they ran through the brambles and grasses.
9. The shield is the constant source of protection
10. The Chickasaw people lived near the Mississippi, the river  "without source", and also had to cross it
11. Trees remind of the natural connection to earth and of the ancient homeland that had both evergreen and foliage trees

CHICKASAW SPECIFIC LINKS

http://www.tngenweb.org/tnfirst/chicksaw/ Chickasaw Cession in TN

http://www.flash.net/~kma/

 
includes a message board

http://www.chickasaw.com/~cnation/wwwboard/wwwboard.htm

Flag of the Chickasaw http://users.aol.com/Donh523/navapage/chickasa.htm

http://www.chickasaw.nsn.us/language/ Language Index