NSU Center for Tribal Studies celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with annual event in Tahlequah | News [Video]

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Northeastern State University Center for Tribal Studies celebrated Indigenous peoples’ Day with their annual event in Tahlequah on October 14. 

“The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for the members of the NSU and surrounding communities to come out and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day together,” said Randilyn Rose, Retention Specialist, Center for the Tribal Studies. “Although there is a large Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration in Tulsa, not everyone has the opportunity to travel. Our office has a goal of providing a similar experience for our own communities.” 

The event began at 2 p.m. on Beta Field with the introduction of a game of Cherokee Marbles, then Handgame/Chunkey at 3 p.m. and Stickball at 4 p.m. 

Following the conclusion of the games, speakers Dr. Jerrid Freeman, Vice President of Student Affairs, and a special guest will address the crowd for the Indigenous Peoples’ Day address. 

The Center for Tribal Studies provided the food prepared by Drake’s …