Council adopts resolution recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day on second Monday of October

The Oklahoma City Council unanimously approved a ceremonial resolution designating the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, clarifying the action creates recognition but not a city holiday. Mayor (presiding) introduced the measure and moved the item to a vote after brief remarks from community advocates.

Anna Waban, identified as executive director of the 1st Americans Museum and a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, urged the council to adopt the designation and highlighted the museum’s annual event, saying, “Without argument, the best celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the country.” The council returned the measure to the consent calendar and voted to adopt the resolution; the mayor and several council members described the change as ceremonial and intended to provide planning certainty for the museum’s event.