IPD 2025 | Get Involved!

Name*

First NameLast Name

Tribal Nation Affiliation(s)

Organization/Tribe/Company You Are Representing (if applicable)

Date of birth*

Date

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

example@example.com

How would you like to participate in this year's IPD? (Click option to expand for more info)*

I'm Tribal/Organization Royalty and Would Like to AttendI'm a member of the press/mediaI would like to sponsor the event

LIGHTNING TALK

Lightning Talks are five minute presentations by one person on a single topic. Slideshow presentations contain 20 slides, which will auto-advance every 15 seconds. Presenters are not able to control or stop the slideshow, adding a fun twist to this raucous—and sometimes interactive—presentation style!

Topics and tone can be provacative, funny, serious, or sentimental. The more niche the topic, the better. Examples of good topics might include:

A Brief History of Native Karaoke Haunts in Oklahoma City
Auntie's Guide to Winning Bingo, Every Time
What's an Absentee Ballot and Why Does it Matter?
Oklahoma Native Art History 101
Beyond Smoke Signals: Five Native Films You Need to Watch and Why

You may submit more than one topic idea for consideration. Please submit a separate form for each topic. Only one topic per person will be selected. All presentations are solo; no group presentations are allowed.

Applications close Sunday, Aug. 31. Those selected must submit their completed presentations (20 slides, PowerPoint or Google Docs only) by Sunday, Oct. 5 to learn@famok.org. Late submissions will not be accepted.

All presentations will take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14 in the museum's Xchange Theater.

Speaker compensation will include a $50 gift card, a meal ticket, a free Indigenous Peoples Day t-shirt, and the enthusiastic support of your audience members.

LIGHTNING TALK | Topic you wish to present on*

Example: "How to make the perfect Indian Taco."

LIGHTNING TALK | How does this topic relate to Indigenous Peoples Day?*

Example: Indian Tacos are an example of the resilience and creativity of Indigenous people in the face of hardship...

LIGHTNING TALK | How are you qualified to speak to this topic?*

Example: I learned to make frybread from my grandma and when I vend I always sell out of Indian Tacos!

LIGHTING TALK | I understand that, if selected, my talk can last only five minutes. No extensions will be given.*

I agree

LIGHTNING TALK | I will turn in my PowerPoint or Google Slide docs (no Canva) by Sunday, Oct. 5. I understand that FAM will cancel my Lightning Talk if I do not meet this deadline.*

I agree

LIGHTNING TALK | While Lightning Talks are meant to be funny, satirical or even a little provocative, I acknowledge that my presentation must be appropriate for general audiences.*

I agree

INFO TABLE

Guidelines

Info tables will be set up indoors
One six-foot table and two chairs will be provided
Presenters must provide their own tablecloth
No electricty or water hookup available
No art, merchandise, or food vending
Booths must be monitored at all times and set up for entire event 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Type of Entity*

Non-Profit or Tribal Nation ($50/booth)For-Profit ($250/booth)Native Owned For-Profit ($200/booth)

INFO TABLE | Additional chairs

FAM will provide two chairs by default. Add more notes here; additional tables are not available.

INFO TABLE | Need financial assistance?

Non-profit and tribal nation entities are eligible for a limited number of booth fee waivers. Indicate here if you are interested.

PRESENTATION/PERFORMANCE APPLICATION

PRESENTATION/PERFORMANCE | Description of Performance*

PRESENTATION/PERFORMANCE | Name of Group *

PRESENTATION/PERFORMANCE | Min. Amount of Time (Minutes)*

PRESENTATION/PERFORMANCE | Max Amount of Time (Minutes)*

PRESENTATION/PERFORMANCE | Requested Compensation OR Indicate if it will be sponsored by Tribal Nation or Organization

CHALK MURAL CONTEST APPLICATION | SPONSORED BY ROCK THE NATIVE VOTE

This year's Indigenous Peoples Day celebration will include a chalk mural contest. This is open to the public!

Artists may be teams, but the award amount stays the same.

Murals will 10 x 10 feet and must be 90% completed Oct. 11-12. Artists provide their own chalk. Artists will be present to complete their murals during the event and answer visitor questions. Awards will be announced at the end of the event.

Artists selected for the contest will be notified by Oct 7, 2025. The chalk mural theme is 'community'.

Your chalk design should be centered around your interpretation of 'community' and what that means or looks like to you.

Awards Include:

$500 | Crowd Favorite

$500 | Best Use of Color

$500 | Most Realistic

Open to adults and teens ages 15 and up (minors must be accompanied by an adult 18+)

CHALK MURAL | Artist Name(s)*

CHALK MURAL | Artist Tribal Affiliation(s)

If applicable

CHALK MURAL | Example(s) of Past Work (Does not have to be chalk)

Does not have to be professional pictures

VOLUNTEER

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at First Americans Museum! We look forward to your support and attendance. Please note the following:

Volunteers must be 18 or older.
Volunteers must adhere to all health and safety guidelines, including wearing appropriate clothing and following safety protocols.
All volunteers are required to attend an orientation or training session before beginning their roles.
Volunteers must agree to follow all museum policies, including those related to confidentiality, conduct, and visitor interaction.
Volunteers will receive a confirmation email with instructions and maps to help ensure a seamless volunteer experience.
Your willingness to volunteer with us plays a vital role in supporting FAM and enriching the community. The time and energy you dedicate truly make a difference, and we are grateful for your involvement.

Volunteers may purchase an IPD shirt at cost, available only during the two trainings offered. All volunteers must attend one of the two training sessions:

Sunday, October 5th | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday, October 8th | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

VENDORS

A select number of vendors will set up inside in the museum's Five Moons Theater. Vendors will be selected by the FAMstore staff. No phone calls or emails please.

VENDORS | Please briefly describe your products/art you will be selling*

VENDORS | What is your Oklahoma Sales Tax Permit number? This is required for all vendors.*

Need a permit? You can apply for a sales tax permit through the Oklahoma Tax Commission at oklahoma.gov/tax.

In Oklahoma, a taxable item generally includes:

Taxable Items
Prepared foods (ready-to-eat meals, hot foods, sandwiches)
Prepackaged snacks (chips, cookies, granola bars, etc.)
Bottled drinks (water, soda, teas, etc.)
Baked goods (bread, cookies, cakes — if sold directly to the consumer)
Condiments, sauces, jams, jellies, etc.
Any item meant for immediate consumption or individual use

Non-Taxable Examples
Raw, unprepared produce (e.g., a bag of apples, fresh herbs)
Items sold wholesale (not directly to the end consumer)
Food sold by qualifying nonprofit organizations (in some cases, exempt)

Please upload 3–4 images of your work (this does not need to be "studio quality" images but please ensure your photos are well lit and clear)*

VENDORS | Are your products handmade by you?*

YesNo

VENDOR | Are you representing your work as "Native-made," "Indigenous" or similar under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA)?*

YesNo

VENDOR | Please check one below*

I am an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribeI have been certified as an Indian artisan by a federally recognized tribeI do not meet these requirements; I understand that I may not market my work as "Indian-made" or similar

VENDOR | Please attach a copy of your Tribal enrollment card or artisan certification (if claiming Native-made art)

VENDOR | Are you a current FAMstore vendor?*

YesNoNo, but I want to be

VENDOR | Please list any social media handles associated with your brand:

VOLUNTEER | Group You are Volunteering With

VOLUNTEER | Select Shift

Artist Assistance | Saturday, Oct. 11 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.)Help chalk mural artists with their projects, ensure visitors stay away from working areas, ensuring artists have water, etc.

$ Free

Artist Assistance | Sunday, Oct. 11 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.)Help chalk mural artists with their projects, ensure visitors stay away from working areas, ensuring artists have water, etc.

$ Free

Sunday, Oct. 12 | Set Up (2-5 p.m.)Moving tables, placing cones, schlepping chairs, etc.

$ Free

Monday, Oct. 13 | Area Monitors (10-1:30 p.m.)Help ensure a safe environment for our guests my monitoring specific areas of the museum. Will be on hand to answer questions and point people in the right direction.

$ Free

Monday, Oct. 13 | Area Monitors (1:30-4 p.m.)Help ensure a safe environment for our guests my monitoring specific areas of the museum. Will be on hand to answer questions and point people in the right direction.

$ Free

Monday, Oct. 13 | Break Down (4-6 p.m.)Take down tables, collect chairs, etc.

$ Free

MEDIA

Members of the press are welcome to attend Indigenous Peoples Day or request a FAM employee to speak to the media prior to the event. The contact for media is media@famok.org.

MEDIA | Your network, outlet, publication or channel

MEDIA | Describe your request

SOMETHING ELSE

SOMETHING ELSE | Tell Us About Your Idea!

Emergency Contact*

First NameLast Name

Emergency Contact*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Accident Waiver and Release of Liability

I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT, including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault. I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation in this activity, and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude my participation in this activity. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the activity in which I may participate, and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said activity. In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this activity, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows: (A) I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me including my traveling to and from this activity, THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: First Americans Museum Foundation, and/or their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents, and the activity holders, sponsors, and volunteers; (B) INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity, whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise.

I acknowledge that the First Americans Museum Foundation (FAMF) and their directors, officers, volunteers, representatives, and agents are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific activity on their behalf. I acknowledge that this activity may involve a test of a person's physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, equipment, vehicular traffic, lack of hydration, and actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, monitors, and/or producers of the activity. These risks are not only inherent to participants but are also present for volunteers and spectators. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during this activity.

The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.

Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Acknowlegement*

I agree

Photo and Audio/Video Release

I hereby give First Americans Museum Foundation, operator of the First Americans Museum, and its employees, designees, agents, licensees, subcontractors, and authorized representatives permission to photograph, film, record, and/or otherwise capture my image, likeness, and/or voice (collectively, the “Materials”), and I hereby irrevocably grant to it and its affiliated entities, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Museum Group”), the right to copyright, publish, reproduce, and otherwise use the Materials and my name and identification (as stated below) for lawful purposes related to the First Americans Museum. There are no time or geographical limitations on this grant of rights. I hereby forever release each member of the Museum Group from any claims and causes of action, now known or later discovered, for, among other things, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, and defamation, arising out of the use of the Materials as authorized by this Release. I have completely read and fully understand and agree to all of the provisions of this Release. I am fully authorized to give this permission and release. I waive any right to inspect or approve the Materials as to their use by any member of the Museum Group. I am the parent/guardian of the minor whose name appears below and am responsible (together with the other undersigned person, if any) for the sole care, custody, and control of such minor. I understand that the minor’s mage, likeness, and/or voice will be photographed, filmed, recorded or otherwise captured by or on behalf of the Museum Group. I have read and fully understand and agree to the provisions of this Release on behalf of the minor. My name and contact information is as stated above.

Photo and Audio/Video Release*

I agree

Signature*