Chickasaw River Culture and Passing on Traditions

Michael Cornelius is a flute maker who specializes in crafting traditional Chickasaw flutes from river cane. His Chickasaw heritage fuels his desire to share his craft skills especially with his son. Listen as he speaks about why its important to pass ancient Chickasaw tradition from one generation to the next.

River cane had many other uses in Chickasaw culture, not just in flute making. Listen to Michael Cornelius speak about its many uses in the culture.

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