National Native American Hall of Fame

03/20/2026

Inspiring the Future: The Role of Storytelling in Cultural Preservation and Tourism

🗓 Milano Ballroom VII–VIII
⏰ 1:00 PM

Join us as we explore how storytelling serves as a bridge between generations—preserving culture, strengthening identity, and creating meaningful opportunities in tourism and economic development.

Featuring an incredible lineup of voices from Indian Country:
• Frances Alvarez, President, Board of Directors
• James Parker Shield, Founder/CEO
• Tim Harjo, Board Member
• Chance Rush, Ambassador
• Sherry Rupert, CEO, American Indigenous Tourism Association

Come be part of the conversation.

03/19/2026

Congratulations to the Hand Drum and Hat & Boot Contest Winners. National Native American Hall of Fame Benefit Community Round Dance.

03/18/2026

Photos from the NNAHOF Round Dance:

March 14, 2026 Thunderbird Casino Event Center Norman, OK

03/16/2026

✨ We are beyond grateful for the incredible sponsors who are making the Denim, Diamonds & Turquoise Gala possible! 💎

A huge THANK YOU to each and every one of you for your generosity and commitment to supporting the National Native American Hall of Fame, the Tribal Leadership Council, and the NNAHRA Foundation.

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Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable evening on March 23, 2026 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Doors open at 5:00 PM — Gala begins at 6:00 PM.

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Justin Barrett, TMP, TGP James Siva Marcenella LaFerr Mauricia J. Chavarria, MBA, TMP Jesse Downs Steven Orihuela, MBA Frances Alvarez Chance Lee Rush Janet Borland, THRP, CSP, TAS, ATM, DSMC, TAP Azadeh Tavakoli, THRP, SHRM-CP Leticia Joe, THRP, TMP Judith Wright Michael Caputto Arnold Williams Suzanne Clem, THRP Tribal Leadership Council National Native American Hall of Fame National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA)

03/10/2026

This weekend!
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Vendor spots are filled.

02/26/2026

Hall of Fame board members and Chukchansi tribal officials with HOF CEO, Jame Parker Shield, at the Western Indian Gaming Conference at the Pechanga Resort Casino.

02/05/2026

The Hall of Fame welcomed two special guests today. We are now located next door to the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Ward 7.

We had a great visit with these two gentlemen and it was a pleasure to show them around our new home at the Sundial Mansion.

L-R: Pastor Ray Douglas of Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church, James Parker Shield, and Mr. Camal Pennington, Oklahoma City Councilman - Ward 7.

01/07/2026

12/31/2025

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Ben Nighthorse Campbell.

The Senator was truly a Native Renaissance Man, an Olympian, skilled artisan statesman, motorcycle enthusiast, and champion for all Native Americans.

We will make sure his legacy lives on as a member of the National Native American Hall of Fame.

James Parker Shield
Founder | CEO
The National Native American Hall of Fame

Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Northern Cheyenne
2021 Inductee | Government

11/24/2025

We at the National Native American Hall of Fame are devastated by the news of the passing of our good friend, Spike Bighorn.

Spike escorted his father-in-law, inductee Dwight W. Birdwell, at our most recent Induction Ceremony on November 1st.

Spike was also a personal friend of mine who I met and played basketball with back home on the Ft. Peck Reservation.

Our condolences and prayers go out for his relatives in Montana and in Oklahoma, especially his wife Stephanie and his children.

James Parker Shield
Founder | CEO
National Native American Hall of Fame

11/11/2025

2025 Induction Ceremony Gala photo slideshow.

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