Tulsa Public Schools: Tulsa Public Schools Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month

Press release from Tulsa Public Schools:

2021-11-08

Tulsa Public Schools is celebrating National Native American Heritage Month with activities for students, parents, and the community from Monday, November 8 to Friday, November 30. Throughout the month, the district’s Indian Education program will provide students with supplies to participate in five cultural activities including a pinch pot activity, Tribal Flag activity, weaving activity, medal research activity, and a moccasin activity.

Families are invited to attend four Tribal Flag Acknowledgement ceremonies to take place on Monday, November 8 and Thursday, November 18. On Monday, November 8, the ceremonies will take place at 12 p.m. at the Education Service Center (3027 S. New Haven Ave.) and at 1 p.m. at Edison Preparatory Middle and High School (2906 E. 41st St.) and will honor the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. On Thursday, November 18, the ceremonies will take place at 11 a.m. at Central Middle and High School (3101 W. Edison St.) and will honor the Osage Nation and at 2 p.m. at Booker T. Washington High School (1514 E. Zion St.) and will honor the Cherokee Nation. All events will feature remarks by district officials, school leaders, and tribal leaders.

On Monday, November 15 and Tuesday, November 16, the Indian Education program will host classes for students and families to sew their own ribbon skirts. On Friday, November 19, the district is encouraging everyone to wear turquoise and rock their mocs to acknowledge and celebrate Native American Heritage Month. The Indian Education program is also inviting the community to a screening of “Te Ata” on Tuesday, November 30 at 7 p.m. at the Admiral Twin Drive-In located at 7355 E. Easton St.

“Every day is a day to value the culture and heritage of our Native American community here in Tulsa,” said Superintendent Deborah Gist. “We are thrilled to be celebrating Native American Heritage Month again this year. Our Indian Education team has worked together to prepare many activities and are excited to bring students, parents, and community members together to celebrate the rich heritage of Indigenous people. ”

The Indian Education program at Tulsa Public Schools provides critical resources and services to more than 3,000 students representing 52 Native American nations. For more information, visit www.tulsaschools.org/indianeducation.

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