Honoring the Past, Building the Future

Indigenous Roots returns this October for its third year, growing into a three-day community summit centered on connection, culture and community.

The expanded summit creates space for Native voices, shared learning, collaboration and celebration, while strengthening Native presence and relationships across Tulsa and beyond.

This new format:

⭐ Is more inclusive and multigenerational

⭐ Includes multiple locations and both virtual + in-person programming

⭐ Extends across three days

⭐ Increases community ownership and participation

Multiple locations along Peoria Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma + virtual offerings!

Explore the Community Summit

(Schedule subject to change)

Your Donation to and Sponsorship of Indigenous Roots is now tax-deductible!

Explore Our Sponsorship Levels

Sponsoring the 2026 Indigenous Roots Community Summit is an opportunity to invest in Native cultural connection and community-led solutions. Your support helps create an accessible, welcoming gathering where Native and ally community members can learn, share knowledge, celebrate culture and strengthen relationships across generations.

Sponsors also receive meaningful visibility among tribal leaders, community organizations, families and allies throughout Oklahoma.

Meet Our Planning Committee

• Amanda Swope, City of Tulsa, Director of Tribal Policy and Partnerships
• Amy Blackwell, Tulsa Regional Tourism
• Britteny Cuevas, Four Locv Indigenous Arts
• Cheryl Oldham, Indian Health Care Resource Center
• Claire Maracle, Words of the People, Executive Director
• David Bible, Southwest Trading Company and Tulsa Indian Club
• Janese Lasley, Osage News
• Maria Morris, Carabelle's Legacy, Founder
• Okcate Smith McCommas, Scarlet Garlands
• Taryn Evans, Burning Cedar Sovereign Wellness
• Tatiana Duncan, Lucinda Hickory Research Institute
• Sarah Yanez, Catalyst News
• Whitney Pingleton, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Reservation Relations
• And the Crosswinds News Team and Events Team!

We’re excited to continue building spaces that center Native voices, living culture, community collaboration, and the future we are creating together.

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