Did you know that Oklahoma's state name is derived from the Choctaw words okla and humma, meaning "red people”? Designated as Indian Territory in 1835, you can still feel the influence of the more than 67 tribes who lived there. There are more than 300,000 Native Americans who live there now in our landmarks, art, and festivals. With the recent Supreme Court ruling that about half of Oklahoma is Native American land, this small, often overlooked state has become the subject of international news. However, for those already familiar with the state's history, this news is somewhat less surprising.
If you want to learn and discuss the history of Native Americans in Oklahoma and how that history can be seen in different attractions across the state, join us!
Information about the speaker:
Claire Manning is a Virtual English Language Teacher at the America House in Kyiv. She has spent the past decade teaching in Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Ukraine, and Mozambique with Peace Corps, Fulbright, American Councils, and English Language Programs. Claire is originally from Oklahoma and holds a BA in Comparative Human Development from the University of Chicago and an MA in International Relations from Central European University in Budapest.
We’ll be streaming this session to our Facebook page July 21st. Join us at 5:00 pm and feel free to ask any questions you have.