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Commission outlines Native American Day plans and moves TPS senior recognition to May 1
Summary
The commission described Native American Day plans, announced a featured artist and parade marshal, and agreed to present Indian Education senior awards at Tulsa Public Schools' May 1 ceremony so students receive certificates before graduation.
Commissioners said Native American Day planning is underway and the commission will increase outreach to schools and vendors as the event approaches.
Commission guests reported that the Native American Day theme this year is "From Trails to Triumph," and that the featured artist will be Yatika Fields. Commissioners said the parade marshal will be Commissioner Winnie Perdue.
Education and student recognition: Commissioner Sheree Williams, identified in the meeting as the Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) Indian Education coordinator and a commission member, told the commission that the TPS Indian Education senior celebration will be held May 1. "May 1 will be, our Indian and Tulsa Public Schools Indian Education senior celebration," Williams said. The commission agreed to present city certificates at that school event so graduating students receive recognition before commencement. The reception is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. with the ceremony at 6 p.m.
Dreamkeeper awards: Commissioners said Dreamkeeper awards (11 categories) are recognized at Native American Day (Oct. 13) and that the formal Dreamkeeper award ceremony will remain in November at city hall with nominations reviewed in September.
Social media and volunteers: Commissioners said they plan to expand the Native American Day committee’s digital outreach and to recruit younger professionals and student ambassadors. An influencer, Jimmy Reynolds (Muscogee Creek and Cherokee), was introduced as a volunteer who will help with social-media outreach and student ambassador training.
No formal votes were recorded during the discussion. Quotations in this article are from commissioners who spoke at the meeting.
