TULSA, Okla. – The Living Legends Ceremony took place on Thursday, June 26 at River Spirit Casino to honor citizens of the Mvskoke Nation who have made an extraordinary impact on the lives of others in their community.
This year’s Living Legends inductees are Mvskoke Language teacher Gracine Hicks, former MCN Representative James Jennings, artist and author Mike Pahsetopah, language translator Steve Randall, and Traditional Cultural Advisor Robin “Chubs” Soweka. Poet Joy Harjo, and Hero and Advocate Raymond Lee Washburn were honored with the Chief’s Choice honor.
The event was attended by tribal leadership, such as Principal Chief DavidHill, Second Chief Del Beaver, National Council Speaker Hicks, and Former Chief A.D. Ellis, as well as previous Living Legends inductees, such as Henry Monroe Beaver and Mona Lowe…