Ceremonies
“We thank you for your tremendous support in bringing to light, what has always been meant to be brought to light.”
– Principal Aaron Brown
Mathematics Teacher
NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HALL OF FAME 2022 Induction Ceremony Gala
The National Native American Hall of Fame held the 2022 Induction Ceremony Gala on Saturday, November 5th at the First Americans Museum (FAM) in Oklahoma City.
James Parker Shield, Little Shell Chippewa, Hall of Fame founder and CEO, said, “This year’s class of Hall of Fame inductees have made significant impacts in Indian Country. Each one has brought about dramatic improvements and substantive changes to the lives of Native people and communities."
Note: Individual inductee videos and the 2022 ceremony video are underway - look for them soon!
NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HALL OF FAME 2021 Induction Ceremony
The National Native American Hall of Fame held the 2021 Induction Ceremony on Saturday, November 6th at the newly opened First Americans Museum (FAM) in Oklahoma City.
“We are very excited to recognize the stellar achievements of this year’s class of inductees at the newly celebrated First Americans Museum. I have every confidence that the Hall of Fame honorees will inspire our youth and future generations of Native Americans. In addition, greater numbers of non-Natives will learn of Native contributions and their legacies will live on,” said James Parker Shield, CEO of the National Native American Hall of Fame.
First Americans Museum
659 First Americans Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Photo courtesy of the First Americans Museum
2021 Event Cancellation (due to the COVID-19 virus)
Throughout 2020, the National Native American Hall of Fame (NNAHOF) closely followed the news surrounding the COVID-19 virus and its related public health risks. Following increased and overwhelming concerns about the virus, the NNAHOF joined other Native American communities, sponsors, and state and national partners in working to limit and eradicate the COVID-19 pandemic by canceling the 2020 Induction Ceremony.
We were disappointed that we were unable to hold this event but felt this was the best way to proceed during such an unprecedented global pandemic. Thank you for understanding. We look forward to continuing our mission and hope to celebrate with you in 2021!
– Miigwech!
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