Oklahoma Indians are holding a protest on Friday to draw attention to the tribal perspective of the state's 100th anniversary.
Brenda Golden, a member of the Muscogee Nation who is one of the organizers of the event, is expecting hundreds -- from youth to elders -- in Oklahoma City. The group will march to the state Capitol and listen to speeches, singing and drum groups.
The state was formed by opening up Indian lands to white settlers. "It basically comes down to land theft," Mike Graham, a member of the Cherokee Nation and founder of United Native America, told the Associated Press.
The state has included Indian events in its official celebration. Most tribes are not taking part or are only participating in certain events.
For more information about the protest, visit http://www.myspace.com/mvskoke_lady
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Get the Story:For Indians, a time to protest (The Tulsa World 11/11)
Oklahoma centennial not a time for celebration in Indian Country (AP 11/11)
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