Native pride was on display Monday at Dream Keepers Park for Tulsa’s Native American Day celebration. Mayor Monroe Nichols joined Cherokee, Muscogee and Osage tribal leaders to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the contributions of Native culture and traditions to Oklahoma.
The event, themed “From Trails to Triumph,” featured Indigenous art and vendors, traditional dancing and singers, a parade and remarks from tribal leaders about the strength and resilience of Native communities.
Tribal citizens participate in a ceremony during Tulsa’s Native American Day celebration held at Dream Keepers Park Oct. 13, 2025. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Native American motorcyclists rode in Tulsa’s parade celebrating Native American Day at Dream Keepers Park Oct. 13, 2025. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Military veterans participated in Tulsa’s Native American Day celebration held at Dream Keepers Park Oct. 13, 2025. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Tulsa students held signs during a parade at the city’s Native American Day celebration Oct. 13, 2025. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Cherokee elder Winnie Guess Perdue smiles at Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols during the city’s Native American Day celebration at Dream Keepers Park Oct. 13, 2025. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Students from across the Tulsa region marched in the Native American Day parade at Dream Keepers Park Oct. 13, 2025. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Tribal citizens gathered in Dream Keepers Park for Tulsa’s Native American Day celebration Oct. 13, 2025. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
A scene from Tulsa Native American Day held at Dream Keepers Park Oct. 13, 2025. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Guitarist Gabriel Harjo plays the national anthem at Tulsa’s Native American Day celebration held at Dream Keepers Park Oct. 13, 2025. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Tribal leaders from Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek) and Osage nations stand with Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols during Native American Day celebrations on Oct. 13, 2025. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer
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