2025 INDUCTION CEREMONY GALA
The National Native American Hall of Fame will host the 2025 Induction Ceremony Gala on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. The event will take place at the OKANA Hotel & Waterpark in Oklahoma City and will include Dinner and the Induction Ceremony Gala.
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 2025 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 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
Advertising Levels
Numerous advertising options in the 2025 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 details.
Reminder: Advertising logo artwork must be submitted by Friday, September 12, 2025.
MEET THE 2025 INDUCTEES!
The National Native American Hall of Fame is pleased to announce six new individuals into this year’s slate of inductees. The 2025 group has made contributions across a range of categories and includes:
W. Ron Allen, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
Ross Anderson, Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma / Chiricahua-Mescalero Apache
Notah Begay III, Navajo / San Felipe / Isleta
Dwight W. Birdwell, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
Deb Haaland, Laguna Pueblo
Lynn Valbuena, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
2025 EVENT RESERVATIONS
This prestigious 2025 Induction Ceremony Gala will take place on Saturday, November 1, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the OKANA Hotel & Waterpark in Oklahoma City. The event includes a Banquet Dinner and the 2025 Induction Ceremony Gala.
Note: Event reservations are required and seats are limited. Please reserve early to secure your seat and ensure your attendance! Individual seats are $100. Tables hold 8 seats.
Tickets: To purchase event tickets, CLICK HERE to submit your Reservation Request. You will be contacted to confirm your ticket purchase and payment option.
Join us at the
2025 Induction Ceremony Gala!
| Location: | OKANA Hotel & Waterpark 639 First Americans Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73129 |
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
LODGING RESERVATIONS
A block of rooms is reserved at the OKANA Hotel and Indoor Waterpark for Friday, October 31, through Sunday morning November 2, 2025. A double room will be provided by the Hall of Fame for each inductee. A link is provided below for you to book your room and to share with your guests. Each registered guest will be provided with two complimentary indoor waterpark passes. Additional passes will be available for $30.00 each and will be charged to their room.
CLICK HERE to Book a Room online!
Inductees and guests may also call the OKANA hotel directly at 572-228-4001 to book their reservations. They will need to say they are with the “National Native American Hall of Fame” to obtain the group discount.
Reminder: Reservations must be confirmed by Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 12 AM to obtain the special Group Rate discount.
TRANSPORTATION
The Will Rogers World Airport has public transportation options providing solutions to take you to/from the airport and the OKANA Resort. These include Taxi, Uber, Lift as well as Limo and Shuttle services. The OKANA Resort does not offer Airport Shuttle services.