On Feb. 18, Oklahoma City University had the privilege of hosting its annual spring powwow in the Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center. The Oklahoma City Princesses Honor Powwow took place from 2-10 pm and was sponsored by the Changing Winds Cultural Society. The powwow was hosted by the OCU Office of Diversity, Equity…
OCU ODEI Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day, observed annually on the second Monday of October, celebrates the immense contributions the indigenous community has made to society. It serves to honor the resilience, contributions, struggles and successes of this community in the past, present and future. Instituted in 1992 in Berkeley, California, the observation eventually spread throughout numerous cities and…
Campus community celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Indian taco sales, Native law learning, and a Native American expo were all held on the Oklahoma City University campuses for Native American Heritage Month.
Indigenous author to host webinar for students
Famous author Tommy Orange will be speaking at Oklahoma City University.
OCU to welcome freedmen guest speakers
Guest speakers will be on campus in the upcoming weeks to discuss their legal struggles for tribal membership.
Award-nominated alumnus, novelist to revisit campus for book reading
National Book Award finalist and alumnus Brandon Hobson is returning to campus to speak about his book.
Chapel honors 50th anniversary with cultural traditions, performances
The ceremony honored the school’s Methodist tradition and the traditions of other cultures with Peruvian, South African and Spanish hymns.
Henry connects with campus community through videos, tree plantings
President Robert Henry connected to the campus community through videos, conversations and campus greenery.
Students to host 10th annual Pow Wow
The Native American Society will celebrate community, spirituality and culture at its 10th annual Spring Contest Pow Wow.
Native American Heritage Week begins
The Native American Society is hosting Native American Heritage Week this week.
