A scene from Tulsa's Native American Day held at Dream Keepers Park Oct. 13, 2025.
A scene from Tulsa's Native American Day held at Dream Keepers Park Oct. 13, 2025. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer

There is a full day of activities scheduled Monday for Tulsa’s Native American Day celebration, including a special concert at Cain’s Ballroom for the first time. 

Coinciding with Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the festivities begin at Dream Keepers Park, 1875 S. Boulder Park Drive. The Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs Commission will host its 10th annual celebration that includes singing, stomp dancing, a parade and more. This year’s theme is “Sovereign Roots, Shared Future.”

After a full day at the park, the celebration moves to Cain’s Ballroom where there will be a Native American Song Swap featuring Blaine Bailey, Samantha Crain, Agalisiga ‘Chuj’ Mackey, Kalyn Fay, RC Edwards and more. Tickets are $20 plus fees. 

 Cherokee musician Kalyn Fay performs at her album release party for her Horton Records release, “ᎠᏫᏒᏅ" on April 24, 2026.
Cherokee musician Kalyn Fay performs at her album release party for her Horton Records release, “ᎠᏫᏒᏅ” April 24, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer

The day-long schedule includes:

  • 9 a.m.: Opening ceremony at Dream Keepers Park
  • 10 a.m.: Comments from tribal leaders
  • 10:30 a.m.: Princesses’ Round Dance
  • 11 a.m.: Parade
  • Noon: Pawnee Singers
  • 12:30 p.m.: Cherokee Choir
  • 1 p.m.: Stomp Dance
  • 3 p.m.: Dream Keepers Award winners
  • 3:30 p.m.: Stomp Dance
  • 4 p.m.: Closing ceremony
  • 6:30 p.m.: Doors open at Cain’s Ballroom
  • 7:30 p.m. Native American Song Swap begins

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Tim Landes is the food, arts and culture editor at the Tulsa Flyer. Prior to joining the inaugural editorial team at the Tulsa Flyer, Tim spent a decade managing media relations for Cherokee Nation businesses,...