NATIVE OKLAHOMA AUGUST 2018 SEPTEMBER 2018

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4 4 NATIVE OKLAHOMA AUGUST 2018 CONTENTS 7 CULTURE: Visit Cherokee Nation 9 ENTERTAINMENT: Tulsa s Gathering Place officially opens 10 COVER: Meet the Masters - National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum s upcoming colorful contemporary exhibit 11 PEOPLE: Native 40 Under 40 celebrates decade of honoring bright leaders 12 BUSINESS: Construction in Indian Country conference 14 ROYALTY SPOTLIGHT: Danielle L. Chanate Sr. Bell Powwow Princess ABOUT OUR COVER: Western Front #7. Frank Big Bear, Jr. (Anishinabe), 1993, Colored Pencil/Acrylic. The Arthur and Shifra Silberman Collection, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Part of the museum s Meet the Masters exhibit opening Sept. 1. For more information, see page 10. NATIVE OKLAHOMA MAGAZINE Native Oklahoma is a monthly publication produced in partnership with the Native American Times, Content Native Oklahoma Magazine. For more information or to advertise, please call Adam Proctor at or Lisa Snell at You may also adam@nativeoklahoma.us or lisa@nativeoklahoma.us. Native Oklahoma is available for FREE at tribal and Oklahoma welcome centers; gift shops; hotels; travel plazas; and online at For a listing of all locations, please visit us online. Like us for powwow, news and event updates! Facebook.com/NativeOklahoma on Twitter

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7 NATIVE OKLAHOMA AUGUST 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 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 letters were preserved through time and highlighting some of his most powerful writing. 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. Prepare for Adventure. Cherokee Passport 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 Civil War. VisitCherokeeNation.com The John Ross Museum is located at S. 530 Road in Park Hill, Oklahoma Cherokee Nation Businesses. All Rights Reserved.

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9 NATIVE OKLAHOMA AUGUST 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 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.

10 10 NATIVE OKLAHOMA AUGUST 2018 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. Waiting For The Bus. T.C. Cannon (Kiowa/Caddo/Choctaw), 1977, lithograph. The Arthur and Shifra Silberman Collection, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum AMERICAN INDIAN ARTISTS: 20TH CENTURY MASTERS ON EXHIBIT NOW OKLAHOMA CITY Contemporary Native American art comes alive at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum beginning September 1, 2018, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage. The newest temporary exhibition, 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. The exhibition will feature more than 50 works from 40 artists including T.C. Cannon, Kevin Red Star, Frank Big 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. The National Cowboy Museum has never displayed an 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 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, NATIONALCOWBOYMUSEUM.ORG For more information about the Museum s upcoming exhibitions and related programming, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org or call (405)

11 NATIVE OKLAHOMA AUGUST 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 Native Oklahoma TULSA Each year the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development recognizes Native American citizens for outstanding leadership and community contributions during their Native 40 Under 40 Awards Banquet. Native 40 Under 40 will celebrate its 10th year honoring Indian Country s brightest young leaders with the theme Impacting Generations: Honoring a Decade of Exceptional Leadership and Service. The awards will be held at RiverSpirit Casino in Tulsa on Oct and will take a look back at past winners and the marks of progress they have made since being honored. Submissions poured in from all over the country with more than 60 nominations. This year, close to half of the recipients are Oklahomans. Recipients must exude leadership, initiative and dedication. I am especially excited to celebrate the accomplishments of 40 more individuals who are making a difference in their community while forging ahead in their careers, said Committee Chair and former 40 Under 40 recipient, Lillian Sparks. We are excited about our 10 year anniversary of 40 under 40 and the introductions of our under 40 awardees. The 40 Under 40 recipients have demonstrated their importance to Indian Country. They are innovative in their work and continue to expand economic opportunities across the country, said Chris James, President and CEO of the National Center. Native 40 Under 40 winners encompass all walks of a life, from every aspect of community from tribal citizens to professional athletes. The honor is most often bestowed to those who exhibit their presence in a culturally grounded community. This is a wonderful recognition and a time for us to come together. This is the celebration of the best and brightest in Indian Country, said Margo Gray, award founder and NCAIED Board Member.

12 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 Native Oklahoma Over the past twenty years, Native-owned construction companies have been on the rise and understanding Native culture and governments are unique to each tribe are often not easy for non-tribal citizens to grasp. For the past 15 years, the Construction in Indian Country Conference has been able to bridge those gaps by engaging architects, engineers, economic development planners, land use planners, industry consultants, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers while continuing to focus and emphasize methods of achieving prolonged sovereignty through planning, design, and construction. Our mission is to offer innovative pathways for tribes who manage their own construction endeavors, said CIIC Program Manager, Marcus Denetdale. Denetdale is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Civil Environmental and Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University. The 2018 conference will focus on reflecting upon yesterday s best practices while envisioning tomorrow s built environment through an innovative vision to help build sustainable tribal communities with this year s theme, Building Visions for Tomorrow s Tribal Communities: Innovating Tribal Planning, Development and Construction. Because of the intricacies involved in construction, this conference provides an opportunity to educate all parties involved and provides a path to educate Native American administrators and builders, said Denetdale. CIIC will feature its first ever awards ceremony to highlight and recognize outstanding: Community Enrichment, Construction, Design and Planning as well as the Lasting Impact Awards to those who have substantially contributed to the enhancement of Tribal communities. Construction in Indian Country at Arizona State University is the only industry program of its kind and offers construction management degree programs to benefit American Indian and Indigenous communities as they increase their capacity to manage their own affairs. CIIC also acts as an incubator for innovative tribal planning and networking. For 15 years, CIIC has disbursed over $515,000 in scholarship funds to American Indian construction management students and rests upon an eight person executive board, a 15 person industry advisory council and five ASU faculty and staff members. Each year, CIIC sends approximately 15 students to participate in the conference as it continues to support the recruitment and sustained student enrollment of American Indians in the construction management fields. We are growing our own, said Denetdale. Our students engage with the industry during this conference and gain so much knowledge. Approximately 30 from Oklahoma are slated to attend this year s conference at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino in Chandler, Arizona Nov. 7-9.

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14 14 NATIVE OKLAHOMA AUGUST 2018 Royalty Spotlight Danielle L. Chanate Sr. Bell Powwow Princess Kiowa Cherokee Arapaho Absentee Shawnee Danielle plays saxophone in her school s honor band.

15 NATIVE OKLAHOMA AUGUST GREATER TULSA INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION MEETINGS: The Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs Commission meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month in City Hall, 175 East 2nd Street, 2nd Floor Council Chambers, Tulsa. Meetings are open to the public. The Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs Commission s primary mission is the advancement of American Indian culture and heritage and/or the provision of services to American Indians. More information at org/government/authorities-boards-andcommissions/ AMERICAN INDIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETINGS: NORTH CENTRAL - This chapter meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the 7 Clans Casino in Red Rock 7500 US 177, Red Rock, OK OKLAHOMA CITY - This chapter meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month 11:30a-1p at Twin Hills Golf & Country Club, 3401 NE 36 Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73121, OKC. TULSA - This chapter meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at Indian Health Care Resource Center, 550 S. Peoria Ave, Tulsa. SOUTHWEST - This chapter meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Great Plains Technology Center, 4500 SW Lee Blvd., Lawton, OK SOUTHEAST - This chapter meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month alternating between Durant and Ada. 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 (405) nationalcowboymuseum.org

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