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NATIVE OKLAHOMA | AUGUST 2018
SEPTEMBER 2018
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CONTENTS
7 CULTURE: 12 BUSINESS:
Visit Cherokee Nation Construction in Indian Country conference
9 ENTERTAINMENT: 14 ROYALTY SPOTLIGHT:
Tulsa’s Gathering Place officially opens Danielle L. Chanate
2017-2018 Sr. Bell Powwow Princess
10 COVER:
‘Meet the Masters’ - National Cowboy & ABOUT OUR COVER:
Western Heritage Museum’s upcoming colorful Western Front #7. Frank Big Bear, Jr. (Anishinabe),
contemporary exhibit 1993, Colored Pencil/Acrylic. The Arthur and Shifra
Silberman Collection, National Cowboy & Western
11 PEOPLE: Heritage Museum. 1996.27.0223. Part of the museum’s
‘Native 40 Under 40’ celebrates decade of ‘Meet the Masters’ exhibit opening Sept. 1. For more
honoring bright leaders information, see page 10.
N AT I V E O K L A H O M A M A G A Z I N E
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Visit Cherokee Nation Events
1843 CHEROKEE PEACE COUNCIL EXHIBIT
Cheorkee National Supreme Court Museum
THROUGH NOV. 21, 2018; 10 AM - 4 PM
In 1843, Cherokee Nation invited 36 tribes to convene in
Tahlequah, Indian Territory in peace and friendship. The
goal of the meeting was for all tribes to ally with each other
and pledge to assist one another in issues with the United
States government.
The gathering took place over a series of weeks in Cherokee
Nation, and was captured by artist John Mix Stanley in a
daguerreotype, which he later turned into a painting. The
painting is now in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum
of American Art, but a facsimile is on display in the “1843
Cherokee Peace Council Exhibit.” This year marks 175
years since this meeting happened. The exhibit looks at who
attended, what was discussed and how John Mix Stanley came
to be there to fatefully capture such a momentous gathering.
The Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum, located at
122 E. Keetoowah St. in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is open 10
a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is $5
for adults, $3 for seniors and students, and free for children
under 5.
THE LETTERS OF JOHN ROSS
John Ross Museum
Prepare for
THROUGH DEC. 29, 2018; 10 AM - 4 PM
The John Ross Museum proudly presents “The Letters of John
Ross,” a new exhibit demonstrating how the great statesman’s
Adventure.
letters were preserved through time and highlighting some of his
most powerful writing.
Cherokee Passport
In the early 1800s, if someone needed to send a message, they
typically wrote a letter. A well-educated man, Principal Chief
John Ross often wrote to and with his fellow tribesmen. As his
influence grew, his letters traveled further afield to political allies
and even presidents.
5 MUSEUMS. $15.
Whether Cherokee Nation was at peace or at war, facing a time
of peril and injustice or an age of safety and prosperity, Principal
Chief John Ross wrote to shape the destiny of his people.
In equal parts elegance and agony, Ross expressed what it meant
for Cherokee Nation to lose it lands in a forced removal to
Indian Territory. He practiced careful diplomacy in an era that
saw brothers take arms against one another during the American Vi s i tC herokeeNati on.co m
Civil War.
The John Ross Museumis located at 22366 S. 530 Road in Park
Hill, Oklahoma. ©2018 Cherokee Nation Businesses. All Rights Reserved.
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Tulsa’s Gathering
Place officially opens
With 100 days of opening celebration,
there is an event for every one.
TULSA – Tulsa’s riverfront park, the Gathering Place, is
celebrating Sept. 8 with a parade at 8:30 a.m., an Opening
Program at 9:15 a.m. and the official park opening at 10
a.m.
With countless attractions, there is plenty to do for visitors
of all ages and interests at Gathering Place. From paddling
at Peggy’s Pond to enjoying a concert on the QuikTrip
Great Lawn, every trip to Gathering Place promises fun for
all. Each attraction is strategically designed to promote play,
learning, interaction and relaxation.
Visit www.gatheringplace.org for a full schedule of events,
park information, and maps.
Gathering Place is located just south of downtown Tulsa,
along the east bank of the Arkansas River between 21st and
31st Street on Riverside Drive. Main entrances are located
between 26th Place and 31st Street on Riverside Drive.
Parking is close to the Boathouse and Lodge, as well as in lots
adjacent to Riverside Drive on both north and southbound
lanes. An overflow parking lot is located at the corner of 31st
and Riverside and close offsite parking at 31st Street.
Public transportation to Gathering Place is also an option.
Guests may take the existing Tulsa Transit Bus Route 105
and exit along S. Peoria. After exiting, guests can use the
newly constructed city sidewalk or dedicated bike lane
on 31st Street to walk or bike the remaining 0.5 miles to
Gathering Place.
About Gathering Place : A project of George Kaiser Family
Foundation, Gathering Place, with a first phase of 66.5 acres,
will ultimately transform nearly 100 acres of Tulsa’s waterfront
along the Arkansas River into a dynamic and active space when
the project is completed. A public-private partnership, GKFF and
numerous corporate and community philanthropists gave ownership
of the $465 million park to River Parks Authority who in turn
signed a long-term operational and management lease back to an
entity of the foundation to ensure the highest quality operation,
maintenance and programming for the life of the park.
Gathering Place for Tulsa is doing business as Tulsa’s Gathering
Place, LLC. To learn more about the project, visit www.
gatheringplace.org.
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Meet the Masters
National Cowboy & Western
Heritage Museum’s upcoming
colorful contemporary exhibit
American Indian Artists: 20th Century
Masters showcases world-renowned artists
such as the Kiowa Six, Tonita Peña, and
Harrison Begay.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Contemporary Native American
art comes alive at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage
Museum beginning September 1, 2018, the National Cowboy
Waiting For The Bus. T.C. Cannon (Kiowa/Caddo/Choctaw), 1977, lithograph. The & Western Heritage. The newest temporary exhibition,
Arthur and Shifra Silberman Collection, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
1996.27.0332. American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters, explores
the individual creativity and stylistic diversity of some of the
most notable artists of all time in a unique exhibition.
AMERICAN INDIAN The exhibition will feature more than 50 works from 40
artists including T.C. Cannon, Kevin Red Star, Frank Big
ARTISTS: Bear, Jr., Jerome Tiger, and more. The show also focuses on
the institutions that influenced them such as the University
of Oklahoma and the Santa Fe Indian School.
20TH CENTURY “The National Cowboy Museum has never displayed an
MASTERS
exhibition of this magnitude in the sense that these are truly
some of the best American Indian artists displayed together in
one room,” said Museum President & CEO Natalie Shirley.
“The exhibition’s contemporary and modern flare paired
ON EXHIBIT NOW
with the bright colors and portraits display a panoramic
view of the American West in a way the Museum has not
previously presented.”
In addition to the exhibition, the Museum has recently
transformed a portion of its permanent galleries to showcase
additional contemporary Western art. Both exhibitions will
be unveiled at an exclusive reception on August 30 at 5:00
p.m., and will open to the public on September 1. American
Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters will be on display
through May 12, 2019.
For more information about the Museum’s
N AT I O N A L C O W B O Y M U S E U M . O R G
upcoming exhibitions and related programming, visit
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The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development recognizes a group of outstanding tribal
citizens each year. This year’s event will be held in Tulsa at RiverSpirit Casino. FILE PHOTO
‘Native 40 Under 40’ celebrates
decade of honoring bright leaders
A.L. LONG | Mvskoke of 40 more individuals who are making a difference in
Native Oklahoma their community while forging ahead in their careers,”
said Committee Chair and former 40 Under 40 recipient,
TULSA – Each year the National Center for American Lillian Sparks.
Indian Enterprise Development recognizes Native
American citizens for outstanding leadership and “We are excited about our 10 year anniversary of 40
community contributions during their “Native 40 Under under 40 and the introductions of our 2018 40 under 40
40” Awards Banquet. awardees. The 40 Under 40 recipients have demonstrated
their importance to Indian Country. They are innovative in
“Native 40 Under 40” will celebrate its 10th year honoring their work and continue to expand economic opportunities
Indian Country’s brightest young leaders with the across the country,” said Chris James, President and CEO
theme “Impacting Generations: Honoring a Decade of of the National Center.
Exceptional Leadership and Service.” The awards will be
held at RiverSpirit Casino in Tulsa on Oct. 28-29 and will “Native 40 Under 40” winners encompass all walks of a life,
take a look back at past winners and the marks of progress from every aspect of community — from tribal citizens to
they have made since being honored. professional athletes. The honor is most often bestowed to
those who exhibit their presence in a culturally grounded
Submissions poured in from all over the country with community.
more than 60 nominations. This year, close to half of
the recipients are Oklahomans. Recipients must exude “This is a wonderful recognition and a time for us to come
leadership, initiative and dedication. together. This is the celebration of the best and brightest
in Indian Country,” said Margo Gray, award founder and
“I am especially excited to celebrate the accomplishments NCAIED Board Member.12 NATIVE OKLAHOMA | AUGUST 2018
Construction in Indian Country conference attendees participate in one of many offered educational sessions.
Conference shares best practices
for tribal construction projects
A.L. LONG | Mvskoke administrators and builders,” said Denetdale.
Native Oklahoma
CIIC will feature its first ever awards ceremony to
Over the past twenty years, Native-owned construction highlight and recognize outstanding: Community
companies have been on the rise and understanding Enrichment, Construction, Design and Planning as
Native culture and governments are unique to each tribe well as the Lasting Impact Awards to those who have
are often not easy for non-tribal citizens to grasp. substantially contributed to the enhancement of Tribal
communities.
For the past 15 years, the Construction in Indian Country
Conference has been able to bridge those gaps by Construction in Indian Country at Arizona State
engaging architects, engineers, economic development University is the only industry program of its kind and
planners, land use planners, industry consultants, general offers construction management degree programs to
contractors, subcontractors and suppliers while continuing benefit American Indian and Indigenous communities as
to focus and emphasize methods of achieving prolonged they increase their capacity to manage their own affairs.
sovereignty through planning, design, and construction. CIIC also acts as an incubator for innovative tribal
planning and networking.
“Our mission is to offer innovative pathways for tribes
who manage their own construction endeavors,” said For 15 years, CIIC has disbursed over $515,000 in
CIIC Program Manager, Marcus Denetdale. Denetdale scholarship funds to American Indian construction
is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and is currently pursuing management students and rests upon an eight person
his Ph.D. in Civil Environmental and Sustainable executive board, a 15 person industry advisory council
Engineering at Arizona State University. and five ASU faculty and staff members.
The 2018 conference will focus on reflecting upon Each year, CIIC sends approximately 15 students to
yesterday’s best practices while envisioning tomorrow’s participate in the conference as it continues to support
built environment through an innovative vision to the recruitment and sustained student enrollment of
help build sustainable tribal communities with this American Indians in the construction management fields.
year’s theme, Building Visions for Tomorrow’s Tribal “We are growing our own,” said Denetdale. “Our students
Communities: Innovating Tribal Planning, Development engage with the industry during this conference and gain
and Construction. so much knowledge.”
“Because of the intricacies involved in construction, this Approximately 30 from Oklahoma are slated to attend
conference provides an opportunity to educate all parties this year’s conference at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and
involved and provides a path to educate Native American Casino in Chandler, Arizona Nov. 7-9.NATIVE OKLAHOMA | AUGUST 2018 13
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Royalty Spotlight
Danielle L. Chanate | 2017-2018 Sr. Bell Powwow Princess
Kiowa | Cherokee | Arapaho | Absentee Shawnee
Danielle plays saxophone in her school’s honor band.NATIVE OKLAHOMA | AUGUST 2018 15
GREATER TULSA AMERICAN INDIAN
INDIAN AFFAIRS CHAMBER OF
COMMISSION MEETINGS: COMMERCE MEETINGS:
The Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs NORTH CENTRAL - This chapter meets the
Commission meetings are held at 6 p.m. on 3rd Wednesday of the month at the 7 Clans
the third Tuesday of the month in City Hall, 175 Casino in Red Rock 7500 US 177, Red Rock, OK 74651.
East 2nd Street, 2nd Floor Council Chambers,
OKLAHOMA CITY - This chapter meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month
Tulsa. Meetings are open to the public. 11:30a-1p at Twin Hills Golf & Country Club, 3401 NE 36 Street, Oklahoma
City, OK 73121, OKC.
The Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs
Commission’s primary mission is the TULSA - This chapter meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at Indian Health
advancement of American Indian culture and Care Resource Center, 550 S. Peoria Ave, Tulsa.
heritage and/or the provision of services to SOUTHWEST - This chapter meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the
American Indians. Great Plains Technology Center, 4500 SW Lee Blvd., Lawton, OK 73505.
More information at www.cityoftulsa. SOUTHEAST - This chapter meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month alternating
org/government/authorities-boards-and- between Durant and Ada.
commissions/ For more information, contact AICCO at chamber@aiccok.org or www.
aiccok.org
THROUGH MAY 12: American Indian
Artists: 20th Century Masters
As Lakota artist Oscar Howe wrote in 1958,
“There is much more to Indian art than
pretty, stylized pictures.” This exhibition
highlights this depth and the 20th century
American masters who shaped it. Explore
early artists such as the Kiowa Six, Tonita
Peña, Harrison Begay and the institutions
that influenced them — particularly the
University of Oklahoma and the Santa
Fe Indian School. See how their art, and
that of many others, was not limited to a
specific medium or a standard scene, but
also reflected individual creativity and
stylistic diversity.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage
Museum
1700 NE 63rd St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
(405) 478-2250
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