Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 – The Oklahoma City Thunder will hold Native American Heritage Night on Friday, Nov. 29, to recognize the rich influence the Native American community has on the cultural fabric of Oklahoma. The Thunder will tip off against the New Orleans Pelicans at 7 p.m. The game will include pregame festivities throughout the arena and in-game features of Native American cultures.
Prior to tipoff, Rev. Dr. David Wilson of Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference and United Methodist Church will lead the invocation, and members from the Seminole Nation Honor Guard will present the colors. The national anthem will be performed by Sarah Pohawpatchoko, who will be joined by Comanche Nation Youth Dancers to perform the anthem in sign language in full regalia.
At halftime, Bunky Echo-Hawk will give a live art performance, with the final piece to be donated to the Thunder Cares Foundation. From Oklahoma, Echo-Hawk is an esteemed Native American artist and poet, who currently works with Nike’s N7 Brand.
Guests can take photos at the chalk wall in Section 312 and at the photo booth in Section 317, which will both have themed art.
Fans can browse all available tickets through the link at okcthunder.com/buytickets. All tickets sold through the Thunder website, both from the team and from other fans, are authentic and guarantee admission into Chesapeake Energy Arena for the game.