Tulsa’s 10th annual Native American Day celebration, hosted by the Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs Commission, was held today at Dream Keepers Park.
This year’s theme is “Sovereign Roots, Shared Future.”
Hyde Toppah, a Native singer and drummer, tells KRMG the celebration is for all Native Americans.
“It’s more of a celebration to get together for, all the, not only just one particular Native American (tribe), for all Native Americans,” he said.
Native American Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of October, and Oklahoma is home to 39 federally recognized Native American tribes. Detra Cahwee explained why she brought her children to the celebration.
“… Well, we were in the parade to begin with to partake with the Tulsa Indian Education. I like them to see their people and be out here on Indigenous Day,” Cahwee said.
Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols served as the Parade Marshal for this year’s celebration. There were stomp dances, Native American food, and leaders from several tribes.
