Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Tulsa City-County Library

Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) and the American Indian Resource Center are celebrating Native American Heritage Month with free programs that highlight Indigenous cultures. National Native American Heritage Month honors the customs, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and affiliated Island communities to ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive.

Throughout November, TCCL branches will offer programs ranging from Osage language and Native Hand Talk classes to Cherokee pottery and Plains-style mini moccasins workshops. This month of celebrations begins with one of TCCL’s year-round programs, Osage Language Class, at Skiatook Library, 316 E. Rogers.

Free Native American Heritage Month events include:

“Osage Language Class” on Tuesdays, Nov. 4 and 18 from 6-7 p.m. at Skiatook Library.

Join Jacqueline Delong, Osage Nation Language Department teacher, to learn commonly used words and simple sentences. For all ages.

“Native Culture Make and Take: Traditional Ball Sticks” on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Jenks Library, 523 W. B Street.

Join Mike Deo and Tony Shepard from the ZOyaha Nation to learn how to make ball sticks and learn the traditional game of stickball and its amazing history. Registration is required.

“Native Stickball Throw Around With ZOyaha Nation” on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 2-3 p.m. at Veteran’s Park, 305 S. Birch St., Jenks.

Learn about the ancient game of stickball that Native people used to settle challenges. Audience participation is encouraged. Please bring your own sticks, if you have them. For all ages.

“Native Hand Talk for Families” on Monday, Nov. 10 from 4-5 p.m. at Broken Arrow Library, 300 W. Broadway Ave.

Join Mike Pahsetopah as he teaches simple sign language phrases and stories for families from the Hand Talk that the Native peoples of this land once used. For all ages.

“Duno-Logah: Exciting Folktales From Native America” on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 4-5 p.m. at Charles Page Library, 551 E. Fourth St., Sand Springs.

Join Native America’s greatest raconteur Will Hill as he regales us with stories of ancient America. Hear the serenade of the buffalo hide drum, Native flute and turtle shell rattle. For all ages.

“Native Culture Make and Take: Cherokee Pottery” on Friday, Nov. 14 from 3-4 p.m. at Skiatook Library.

Join potter Crystal Hanna for Native stories and a hands-on pottery workshop. Class size is limited. Registration is required. For adults and teens.

“Native Culture Make and Take: Beaded Medallion Earrings” on Monday, Nov. 17 from 4-5 p.m. at Bronson Brookside Library, 4607 S. Madison Place.

Join Robin Tiger as she teaches the art of beadwork. Learn how to make small beaded medallion earrings. Class size is limited. Registration is required. For adults and teens.

“Adult Craft Night: Pony Bead Creations Make and Take” on Monday, Nov. 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Zarrow Regional Library, 2224 W. 51st St.

Join Stella Foster as she brings pony beads to life with fun, colorful key chains and other creations. For adults.

“Native Culture Make and Take: Plains-Style Mini Moccasins” on Tuesday, Nov. 25 from 2-4 p.m. at Maxwell Park Library, 1313 N. Canton.

Join Jr. Pratt to learn the basic steps of making Plains-style mini moccasins. Please bring sharp scissors. Class size is limited. Registration is required. For adults and teens.