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> Chickasaw Community Radio KCNP 89.5 FM > Indians For Indians Saturdays at 10 am on KACO 98.5 FM > Kiowa Voices Sundays at 12 noon on KACO 98.5 FM Music and more from the Kiowa and area tribes. > Seminole Nation Weekly Radio Show Live on Tuesdays, 11 am on KWSH 1260 AM http://www.kadaradio.net > >
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PAWHUSKA > Osage Cultural Center Classes on Ribbon work, Fingerweaving, Beading, Roach-making and more. Call 918-287-5539 http://www.osagetribe.com/cultural
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PERKINS > Iowa Nation Grey Snow Eagle House 2 mi S of Perkins on Hwy 177 Weekend tours by appointment, call 405-334-7471 http://www.facebook.com/GreySnowEagleHouse
> Cherokee Heritage Center Cultural Classes 2014 class schedules for nine different activities online at: http://www.cherokeeheritage.org/culturaloutreach/cultural-classes. Or contact Tonia Weavel at 918-456-6007.
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WWW > Mvskoke Trail of Tears Virtual Tour http://www.muscogeenation-nsn.gov/Pages/ Tourism/virttot.html > Research Your Indian Ancestry Oklahoma Historical Society website http://www.okhistory.org/research/dawes > Eye on NDN-Country with dg smalling Saturdays, 9 am on http://www.thespyfm.com Conversations with Native leaders. > Tribal Scene Radio Fridays, 8 am live on http://www.kbga.org Conversations with host Jodi Rave.
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(Above) the ARTesian Gallery opens in Sulphur and, (below) Mark Williams, founder of the Native American Paranormal Project investigates Fort Washita
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Miss Indian OU Ashleigh McIntosh (Caddo/Creek/ Delaware/Pawnee/ Seminole/Chickasaw)
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> NATIVE AMERICANS @ THE 2013 OK LEGISLATURE > > sage Congressman Achie Mason (right) opened the OK House of Representatives session with a prayer. (Clockwise) Gov. Fallin addresses members of the House Native American Caucus and visitors; Re. Seneca Scott makes a point while Rep’s. Paul Wesselhoft, (Caucus co-chair) Anastasia Pittman and Lisa Billy look on; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ Gov. Janice Boswell addresses the Caucus; Blake Wade, Director of the American Indian Cultural Center & Museum, presents plans for the upcoming session. > >
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> NATIVE CROSSROADS FILM FESTIVAL AND SYMPOSIUM > > The Sam Noble Museum and other venues at the University of Oklahoma hosted Native Crossroads, held February 7 thru 9. Short live-action and animated films were showcased. At right: Film maker Lisa Jackson and her film “The Visit.” In addition to films, the event featured speakers, panels and other special events.
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> JIM THORPE GAMES NATIVE AMERICAN GAMES 2013 > > pening ceremonies of the second annual Jim Thorpe Native American Games was held once again at Remington Park. Teams of Native American athletes from throughout America were joined by Tribal leaders, princesses and others gathered to begin a week of traditional and modern athletic competitions. Events included the Bright Path 5K run, basketball, football, golf, martial arts, softball, stickball, tennis, track & field and volleyball. Mark your calendars for next years’ games! > http://jimthorpegames.com > >
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> RED EARTH FESTIVAL 2013 > > nce again downtown OKC was the site of the annual Red Earth Festival celebrating Native American Art, Crafts, Food and Dance; it is one of the largest gatherings of its kind. Look for it again next June. > http://www.redearth.org > >
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> SYMPOSIUM ON THE AMERICAN INDIAN > > he 41st Annual Symposium on the American Indian was held at Northeastern State University in Talequah. This years’ theme was “Technology Future, Technology Past: A Woven Link,” as the symposium explored how indigenous societies have endured in the face of technological innovations and the massive cultural changes these innovations have brought. Talks were given by noted Native authors, artists, educators, writers, business and tribal leaders. Other activities included a film series, pow wow, traditional sports, language events and more. > http://offices.nsuok.edu/ centerfortribalstudies/ TribalStudiesHome.aspx. > >
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