AARP is now accepting nominations for the 2017 AARP 9th Annual Oklahoma Indian Elder Honors. The deadline for submissions is May 1.
Nominations can be emailed or mailed in to Msourjohn@aarp.org or 126 North Bryant Avenue, Edmond, OK 73034.
Each year AARP honors 50 elders from all of Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations for their contributions to their tribal nations, country, state and community. This year’s honors banquet is set for Oct. 3.
At last year’s honors banquet, more than 25 tribes were represented. Among the honorees were traditional speakers, veterans, environmental activists, tribal leaders, tribal attorneys, cultural and spiritual leaders, physicians and storytellers.
The event is hosted in Oklahoma City at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. A complimentary buffet meal is served prior to the medallion presentations.
AARP Oklahoma has recognized 350 elders from all 39-federally recognized tribes and nations in Oklahoma since its inception in 2009. It is the largest gathering of its kind in the state.
Anyone interested in joining the AARP Oklahoma Inter-Tribal Community Group can send an email to: ok@aarp.org. More information about AARP Oklahoma’s Native American outreach can be found on the AARP Oklahoma Indian Navigator website at: www.aarp.org/okindiannavigator
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Osage News
Original Publish Date: 2017-03-22 00:00:00