Oklahoma Native Americans
Hear and learn from the oral histories of Oklahoma's Native Americans and the indelible impact their legacies have had in shaping the success of the state.
Learn From These Influential Oklahomans
Angie Debo
Teacher, Historian, and AuthorThe words on her gravestone sum up her life: "Historian, discover the truth and publish it."
Bill Anoatubby
Governor, Chickasaw NationAs leader of the Chickasaw Nation since 1987, the governor has shepherded it to social and financial stability.
Charlie Soap
Cherokee Nation Community Leader, Nonprofit DirectorA lifelong community leader for the Cherokee Nation and long-serving nonprofit director, Charlie Soap reflects on his life of service.
Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear
Principal Chief of the Osage NationChief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Principal Chief of the Osage Native American Nation, shares his experiences as chief, the history of the Osage Nation, the impact of The Reign of Terror, and his experiences during the filming -- and Cannes Film Festival debut -- of the movie Killers of the Flower Moon.
Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear - After the Cannes Film Festival
Principal Chief of the Osage NationOsage Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear shares his experiences and thoughts after attending the film premier of Killers of the Flower Moon at the Cannes Film Festival.
Cynthia Warner
Ponca Nation ElderCynthia Warner recounts the rich history of the Ponca Tribe, including the forced relocation to Oklahoma.
David Grann
Author of “Killers of the Flower Moon”, JournalistDavid Grann, journalist, staff writer for The New Yorker, and author of Killers of the Flower Moon, gives a background of the story of the Osage murders portrayed in his book and the upcoming film.
Drs. Joe & Carol Conner
Founders of the Fairfax Community FoundationDrs. Joe and Carol Conner discuss the background of the crimes committed against the Osage people during the Reign of Terror, how the present day community is dealing with these crimes, and how the murders changed Fairfax forever.
Enoch Kelly Haney
State Legislator, Seminole Chief, and ArtistNative son with a heart to serve people; as a politician, Seminole Chief, and an internationally-recognized artist.
Jim Thorpe
Olympic AthleteBill Thorpe talks about his father, Jim -- regarded as the greatest athlete in the 20th century.
Joy Harjo
Native American Poet and Musicianinspired by the creative women in her life, Joy became a writer, musician, activist, and the first Native American U.S. Poet Laureate.
LaDonna Harris
Social Activist and PoliticianA loyal and tireless advocate for the civil liberties of women and Native Americans.
Minisa Crumbo Halsey
Native American artistDaughter of the groundbreaking Native American artist Woody Crumbo celebrates her father's legacy.
N. Scott Momaday
Writer, Artist, TeacherPoet, novelist, playwright, storyteller, artist, and teacher.
Neal McCaleb
State Legislator; Chickasaw Nation, DOTA determined civil engineer, member of the Chickasaw Nation, and Republican politician.
The Perryman Family
Rancher, Creek NationStories from one of Tulsa's founding families and early Creek Nation as told by descendants Monetta Trepp and her son, Robert.
Willard Stone
Sculptor, Master Artist of the Cherokee NationLinda Stone, daughter to famous wood sculptor and Cherokee Nation Master Artist Willard Stone, shares the story of her father's life, artistry, and tenacity.
Wilma Mankiller
Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation"I want to be remembered as the person who helped us restore faith in ourselves."
Yancey Red Corn
Actor, Osage Native AmericanActor Yancey Red Corn shares his experience of portraying Chief Bonnicastle in Killers of the Flower Moon, attending the Canes Film Festival, and his interpretation of the film.
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