OKMULGEE, Okla. – The 37th Annual Creek Festival is seeking nominees for the Living Legends Ceremony that will honor two tribal citizens who have devoted many years to the betterment of the Creek citizens.
Several citizens have done great things and have never received any kind of recognition. This ceremony will give us an opportunity to honor our treasures while they are still living.
This event was created by Principal Chief A.D. Ellis, during the 2005 Muscogee Nation Festival. The Living Legends Ceremony honors Muscogee (Creek) Citizens who have made significant contributions to the Nation.
The committee will consist of the Principal Chief, Second Chief, Speaker of the National Council, all Creek Nation Directors, the Executive Director and the Judicial Branch Judge. All committee members must also be enrolled Creek citizens.
Nominees must meet the following qualifications:
• Must be a Creek citizen
• Must be at least 55 years of age and
• Must have devoted many years to the betterment of the Creek people or Creek Nation government, etc. All areas will be considered including artist, craftsmen, political people, educational people, ceremonial/religious leaders or any contribution above and beyond the call-of-duty.
The committee will select two individuals from submitted nominees and honor them during the Chief’s State of the Nation Address on Friday, June 24th at 5:30 p.m. in the New Multi-Purpose Bldg located at the Claude Cox Omniplex. All nominations must be submitted to the Office of the Principal Chief at: P.O. Box 580, Okmulgee, OK 74447. Deadline: 5 PM, Friday, May 26, 2011.
For more information please contact Rachael Sumka at (918) 732-7604 or Shelby Rex at (918) 732-7605.