Please note that the OKANA Resort operates as a cashless property. All transactions must be made using credit card, debit card, mobile payment, or OKANA Resort wristband/card. Read more.
All conference activities will take place at the:
OKANA Resort
639 First Americans Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
There are two options for booking your room at our federal rate under our room block. Book by 7/16/26 for the discounted rate.
Book online and pay the same day deposit ($116 plus taxes and fees). Free cancellation up to 12:00PM 1 day before arrival.
Book by phone to skip the deposit. Make sure to say you are with the Tribal Lands and Environment Forum (block group code 809) to receive the discount. Call 405-934-1990.
Please note that you will need to present a credit card to check into your room at the OKANA Resort. A temporary $100 hold will be placed on all cards for incidentals with unused funds released 3-5 business days after check out.
Transportation
The OKANA Resort is 15 minutes away (12 miles) from Will Rogers OKC International Airport. To get to the hotel from Will Rogers OKC International Airport:
Take an Uber, Lyft, taxi, or other ride share service. The trip to the OKANA typically costs $15-30, depending on traffic and time of day.
Reserve an Airport Express shuttle ahead of time that will take you directly to the hotel. This shuttle tends to be approximately $40-50 one way.
Rent a car and drive to the hotel. The OKANA offers the following parking options:
Free self-parking is limited and based on availability.
Paid self-parking is available in the surface lot and parking garage. Click for larger map.
Estimated parking fees:
0–4 Hours: Complimentary
4–12 Hours: $15
12+ Hours: $20 per day
Self parking fees are collected upon exit. Leaving and re-entering the same day may incur additional charges.
Need to get around in Oklahoma City?
Check out the EMBARK bus and rail schedules, including the OKC Streetcar!
The closest bus stop to OKANA is on North Martin Luther King Avenue, about 1.4 miles from the hotel (or a 5 minute Uber).
Things to Do in the Area
In one place, visitors experience the collective histories of 39 distinctive First American Nations in Oklahoma today. The 175,000 square foot museum, located in Oklahoma City’s new Horizons District, showcases state-of-the-art exhibitions in First American history, community events and educational programs, a restaurant and café offering unique Indigenous-inspired cuisine, a multi-purpose theater and a museum store featuring exclusive items created by premiere First American artists.
FAM is open 10am - 5pm Monday - Friday, CLOSED TUESDAYS, and 11am - 5pm on weekends.
Located at 659 First Americans Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73129 (only .2 miles from OKANA)
39 Restaurant honors the 39 First American Nations in Oklahoma today. Only a few of these Tribal Nations are Indigenous to what is now the State of Oklahoma. Most were removed from homelands across North America to Indian Territory, but all carry on vibrant and distinct culinary traditions.
We invite you to experience the diverse flavors and rich nutrients of First American cuisine. These foods have sustained our people and shaped our cultures for generations. Our ancestors created extensive trade routes to share ingredients, recipes, and techniques across the Americas. They cultivated sustainable foodways that benefit us to this day. Blending ancestral ingredients with contemporary aesthetics, Emmy Award-winning Chef Consultant Loretta Barrett Oden (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) and Executive Chef Benjamin Hutton bring culinary artistry and cultural celebration to every plate.
Located inside the FAM, 39 Restaurant is open for lunch on Wed - Fri from 11am - 4pm, dinner on Fri - Sat from 5pm - 10pm, as well as brunch (11am - 3pm) and happy hour (4pm - 6pm) on weekends.
Oklahoma City’s premier First American art gallery is located in the newly developed Horizons district. Proudly owned by the Chickasaw Nation, Exhibit C celebrates First American artists through fine art sales with superior customer service.
The gallery is filled with authentic pieces of artwork handcrafted by First American artists from around the world. Additionally, Exhibit C carries gifts such as Bedré Fine Chocolate, Chickasaw Press books, Mahota Textiles and Pendleton items.
Exhibit C is open Wednesday through Monday, 10am - 6pm.
Located at 645 First Americans Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73129 (.5 miles from OKANA)
Located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City’s entertainment district, Bricktown Water Taxi’s guided tours offer a unique viewpoint for all visitors! Riders get an up-close look at the canal’s many attractions, including historical monuments, colorful murals, and local landmarks.
Water Taxi tours are 40 minutes long, launching from the main dock every 15-20 minutes from 10am - 10pm daily. Please be advised to bring adequate water and sunscreen/sun garments as the heat can be intense while on the canal.
Located in Bricktown River Walk Park at 111 S Mickey Mantle Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 (3.3 miles from OKANA)
SkyDance Bridge, opened to the public in April 2012, is Oklahoma City’s landmark bridge. This pedestrian bridge stretches 380 feet long and stands 197 feet high. The bridge was inspired by Oklahoma’s state bird, the scissor-tailed flycatcher. The bridge is made of 412 tons of steel and is illuminated nightly by LED lights.
Skydance Bridge is open 24 hours and located at Scissortail Park: 300 SW 7th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109 (3.5 miles from OKANA)
RIVERSPORT is a US Olympic & Paralympic Training Site – one of only a few in the nation – and regularly hosts national and international competition in both rowing and canoe/kayak. RIVERSPORT Rapids, Oklahoma City’s whitewater center, will serve as the Olympic venue for canoe slalom and kayak cross during the LA28 Olympic Games. Ready to discover your new favorite sport? RIVERSPORT offers rowing, kayaking, and surfing lessons to get you started.
Day passes are available for purchase on RIVERSPORT website, with a discounted option for groups over 15 persons. It’s free to come into RIVERSPORT and watch the action, and daily parking is also free.
RIVERSPORT whitewater center is located at 800 Riversport Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73129 (3.5 miles from OKANA)
Red Earth Art Center is located in the south lobby of the BancFirst Tower in downtown Oklahoma City. A major component of the downtown non-profit Red Earth Art Center is the sales gallery, featuring original Native artwork both contemporary and traditional from throughout the United States. One of the goals of the non-profit organization is to provide Native artists a platform to sell their art to the public.
The Art Center is open Monday through Friday, 10am - 5pm.
Located at 100 N Broadway, the Art Center can be found in the South lobby of the BancFirst Tower (3.3 miles from OKANA)
Skydance Brewing Company is Oklahoma’s Native American-owned craft brewery. Our indigenous culture has taught us the importance of community. Therefore, we have taken on the important job of brewing great beer to be used to bring people together. Skydance Brewing Company started brewing its operations in 2018 and is now enjoyed across the state of Oklahoma. Located in Automobile Alley, and within walking distance to our fellow breweries Prairie Artisan Ales, Vanessa House, and Twisted Spike, and within blocks from the OKC Convention Center and the Paycom Center (home of the OKC Thunder.)
Skydance Brewing Company is open Mon - Thurs from 12pm - 10pm, Fri - Sat from 11am - 12am, and Sunday 11am - 10pm.
Located at 1 Northeast 7th Street, Suite A, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 (3.6 miles from OKANA)
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum:
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City is America's premier institution of Western history, art and culture. The Robert T. Stuart Native American Gallery and the Silberman Collection present more than 2,500 works of art, created by 190 Native American artists representing 55 different cultural and tribal backgrounds.
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is open Mon - Sat from 10am - 5pm and Sunday from 12pm - 5pm and located at 1700 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111 (6.1 miles from OKANA)