Oklahoma Native Americans

Angie Debo

The words on her gravestone sum up her life: "Historian, discover the truth and publish it."

Bill Anoatubby

As leader of the Chickasaw Nation since 1987, the governor has shepherded it to social and financial stability.

Charlie Soap

A lifelong community leader for the Cherokee Nation and long-serving nonprofit director, Charlie Soap reflects on his life of service.

Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear

Chief 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

Osage 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

Cynthia Warner recounts the rich history of the Ponca Tribe, including the forced relocation to Oklahoma.

David Grann

David 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

Drs. 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

Native son with a heart to serve people; as a politician, Seminole Chief, and an internationally-recognized artist.

Jim Thorpe

Bill Thorpe talks about his father, Jim -- regarded as the greatest athlete in the 20th century.

Joy Harjo

inspired by the creative women in her life, Joy became a writer, musician, activist, and the first Native American U.S. Poet Laureate.

LaDonna Harris

A loyal and tireless advocate for the civil liberties of women and Native Americans.

Minisa Crumbo Halsey

Daughter of the groundbreaking Native American artist Woody Crumbo celebrates her father's legacy.

N. Scott Momaday

Poet, novelist, playwright, storyteller, artist, and teacher.

Neal McCaleb

A determined civil engineer, member of the Chickasaw Nation, and Republican politician.

Ross Swimmer

Ross Swimmer shares his journey from pro bono legal work with the Cherokee Nation Housing Authority to serving as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, later holding key roles in the U.S. Department of the Interior, where he worked to secure water rights for tribes and improve Indian trust management.

The Perryman Family

Stories from one of Tulsa's founding families and early Creek Nation as told by descendants Monetta Trepp and her son, Robert.

Willard Stone

Linda 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

"I want to be remembered as the person who helped us restore faith in ourselves."

Yancey Red Corn

Actor 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.