Oklahoma City’s Hidden Gems: Indigenous Museum & Golden Waterway

📍Day 1 Afternoon: 1️⃣ First Americans Museum (FAM) + 2️⃣ Bricktown 🌍 First Americans Museum (FAM) Oklahoma is home to 39 federally recognized Native tribes, and this museum is a powerful tribute to their legacy. Highlights: Tribal Symbolism: Ground mosaics & Mississippi-inspired earth mounds greet you at the entrance. Reconciliation & Resilience: While acknowledging colonial trauma, the museum focuses on education, cultural pride, and unity. Circle Philosophy: Small circle = local tribe Larger circle = regional ties Greatest circle = tribal confederacies Land ≠ Property: For First Americans (preferred over "Indian"), land is sacred—not a commodity. Interactive Exhibits: Test your knowledge: "Are these First Americans?" (✅✖️✖️✅) Virtual off-road ride: A "road trip" through tribal traditions (dancing, storytelling). Cozy theater: Films spotlight Native athletes from OKC who’ve shined globally. Beadwork & Art: Stunning craftsmanship on display. Gift Shop: Features cities like Cheyenne with deep tribal roots. Outside Surprise: The OKANA Resort (with a waterpark!) is rising nearby. 💦 🚣 Bricktown: OKC’s "Little San Antonio" A Navajo driver shared how the Chickasaw Nation transformed this area: Historic Warehouses → Red-Brick Charm (homage to the Land Run). Casino Profits Fund Education: Encouraging tribal youth to return and uplift Oklahoma. Vibe: A laid-back River Walk with dining, bars, and boat rides—minus the Texas crowds. � Final Thought: OKC’s soul isn’t just cowboys—it’s Native resilience and reinvented history. #OklahomaCity #IndigenousCulture #TravelDeep #FirstAmericans #Bricktown #HiddenHistory