9 a.m. | Opening Ceremony Introduction of Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs Commission & Dignitaries Proclamation Reading by Amanda Swope Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Mayor Nichols and Council person Laura Bellis to speak |
9:15-10 a.m. | Posting of Colors – Mvskoke Nation Honor Guard Flag song, Memorial Song, Victory Song, and Veterans Song Star Spangled Banner – Guitarist Gabriel Harjo The Lord’s Prayer by Princess, Connie Foreman, Singing Convocation by Archie Mason Amazing Grace by Pam Musgrove |
10 a.m. | Introduction and Comments by Tribal Leaders Principal Chief Hill, The Muscogee Nation Principal Chief Hoskin Jr., Cherokee Nation Pam Shaw, Osage Nation Congress |
10:30 a.m. | Introduction of Princesses and Round dance Introduction of Parade Marshall – Winnie Guess Purdue Introduction of Appointed Rep for the House of Representatives Miss Kim Teehee |
11 a.m. | Parade |
12:30 p.m. | Pawnee Singers and Dancers |
1 p.m. | Cherokee Choir |
1:15 p.m. | Ava Rose Johnson, singer |
1:45 p.m. | Rising Buffalo Dancers |
2:15 p.m. | Social Dancing |
3 p.m. | Dream Keepers Award Winners |
3:30 p.m. | Social Dancing |
4 p.m. | Veteran Recognition Color Guards Closing Ceremony |
This free family-friendly event will feature traditional dance, drumming, music, Indigenous art, educational and vendor booths and cultural demonstrations throughout the day.