2023 Induction Ceremony

2023 INDUCTION CEREMONY GALA

The National Native American Hall of Fame will host the 2023 Induction Ceremony Gala on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 6:00 - 9:00pm (CST).  The event will take place in the Hall of the People at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City and will include Dinner and the Induction Ceremony Gala.

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SPONSORS & ADVERTISERS

Induction Ceremony sponsorship and advertisement opportunities provide a prime opportunity for your tribe, organization, or company to be seen by Native Americans and supporters of the National Native American Hall of Fame (NNAHOF) across the country. This occurs through national media coverage of the 2023 Induction Ceremony, NNAHOF Facebook posts and Native Hall of Fame website news.

To learn more about sponsorship levels, and advertising in the event program and on the Hall of Fame website, CLICK HERE to view Sponsorship & Advertising Levels details.

Note:  Contact James Parker Shield, CEO, regarding customization of sponsorship levels, or customization of your advertisement in the event program and on the Hall of Fame website.  Call James at (406) 590-1745 or email - james@nativehalloffame.org

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Advertising Levels

Numerous advertising options in the 2023 event program will be available for you to promote your tribe, organization, or company and demonstrate your support of the National Native American Hall of Fame.  CLICK HERE to view Sponsorship & Advertising Levels.

Reminder:  Advertising logo artwork must be submitted by September 1, 2023.

MEET THE 2023 INDUCTEES!

The National Native American Hall of Fame is pleased to announce six new individuals into this year’s slate of inductees. The 2023 group has made contributions across a range of categories including law, journalism, advocacy, entertainment, and writing.  The 2023 inductees include:

Joe De La Cruz, Quinault, long-serving President of the Quinault Indian Nation; Will Sampson, Muscogee Creek, famous film and television actor; Leslie Marmon Silko, Laguna Pueblo, acclaimed and award-winning novelist, poet and essayist; Mark Trahant, Shoshone-Bannock, noted author, editor and reporter, and current Editor at large for “Indian Country Today”; Richard Trudell, Santee Sioux Nation, founder of the American Indian Lawyer Training program, and American Indian Resources Institute; LaNada War Jack, Shoshone-Bannock, Alcatraz Occupation co-leader, writer and long-time Native rights advocate.

2023 EVENT RESERVATIONS

This prestigious 2023 Induction Ceremony Gala will take place on Saturday, October 14, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM (CST) in the Hall of the People at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. The event includes a Banquet Dinner and the 2023 Induction Ceremony Gala.  Tickets will be available for sale when doors open at 5:30 PM.

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Join us at the 2023 Induction Ceremony Gala!

 

Location:  First Americans Museum
659 First Americans Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73129

Date:        Saturday, October 14, 2023
Time:        6:00 – 9:00 PM (CST)

LODGING RESERVATIONS

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn located in the heart of Oklahoma City's Bricktown Entertainment District for the dates October 13 - 15, 2023.

You and your guests are now able to start booking! Here is the link for you to book your reservations at the discounted rate for check-in on Friday, October 13, 2023 and check-out on Sunday, October 15, 2023:

CLICK HERE to Book a Room online!

Guests may also call the hotel directly at (405) 270-0588 to book. They will need to say they are a part of the “National Native American Hall of Fame (HOF)” and the group code is NNAHOF.

Reminder:  Reservations must be confirmed by Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 12 AM to obtain the special Group Rate discount.

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The National Native American Hall of Fame will provide transportation to/from the Hilton Garden Inn and the 2023 Induction Ceremony Gala at the First Americans Museum on Saturday evening, October 14, 2023.

 

TRANSPORTATION

The Will Rogers World Airport has public transportation options providing solutions to take you to/from the airport and the Hilton Garden Inn in Bricktown.  These include Taxi, Uber, Lift as well as Van and Shuttle services.  The Hilton Garden Inn does not currently offer Airport Shuttle services.

CLICK HERE to view transportation options between the Will Rogers World Airport and the Hilton Garden Inn