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Project will study the history, experiences of Catholic Indian boarding schools in Oklahoma

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa on Nov. 11 launched a new project to better understand the history, educational value and experiences of Native students in Oklahoma Catholic boarding schools from 1880 to 1965.  

November is Native American Heritage Month. It’s a time to honor the sacrifices and contributions of American Indians to their country, their community and their faith.

When participating in traditional American Indian dances and ceremonies, Jolene Schonchin always wears a cross and a medal of Mary on her regalia.

The American Indian Catholic Outreach Office for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City named its inaugural princess during the archdiocese’s first-ever Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Honor Dance on July 6 at Saint John Nepomuk in Yukon.

Family friendly honor dance powwow honors Catholic saint, native cultures

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and Archbishop Coakley will celebrate the archdiocese’s first-ever Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Honor Dance on July 6 at Saint John Nepomuk Catholic Church in Yukon.

GUTHRIE – A steady drum beat echoed throughout the lodge as Sister Kateri Mitchell, S.S.A., of the Mohawk Nation, gently played a hand drum and shared the life and example of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha.

November is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

GUTHRIE – Everyone gathered on the large porch to form a circle. After some introduction, everyone turned to the east where the morning sun bounces off of Guthrie Lake and peeps through the trees. The aroma of sage and cedar drifted upward along with prayers recited in both English and Cherokee. Different prayers were said as participants turned toward each of the “Four Directions:” east, south, west and north.