The Sovereignty Symposium

Founded in 1988, the Sovereignty Symposium is hosted by Oklahoma City University School of Law and Oklahoma City University.

Dates & Location:

June 12-13, 2025

OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City

Registration for Sovereignty Symposium XXXVII is SOLD OUT. Join us in 2026!

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“The Pursuit”
By Brent Greenwood

Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Deb Haaland

The Hon. Deb Haaland, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Sovereignty Symposium, to be held at OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City on June 12-13. Secretary Haaland will deliver her remarks at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, June 13th.

Secretary Haaland, an enrolled member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe, served as the 54th U.S. Secretary of the Interior from 2021 to 2025 and was the first Native American in the nation’s history to serve in a President’s Cabinet. Secretary Haaland served in Congress representing New Mexico before her appointment to the Cabinet. She’s a mom, ran her own business, and holds a J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law.

“Secretary Haaland’s leadership has truly made history, and she has been an important champion for tribal communities everywhere,” said OCU Law Dean David Holt. “We are thrilled to welcome Secretary Haaland to Sovereignty Symposium, and I know our attendees will greatly enjoy this opportunity to hear from her.”

Accommodations

OKANA Resort
639 First Americans Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
(800) 547-3928

Attendee Rate

Room availability at this rate is very low at this time. If you try to book and it is sold out, please book at the regular hotel rate or look at other area hotels as listed here. For any questions about your reservation or booking a room, please contact OKANA at 572-228-4001.

Government rate

The government rate block at OKANA is now FULL. For other government rate hotel options, we recommend the Skirvin and Sheraton Hotels.

The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City

One Park Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 272-3040

Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel
1 N Broadway Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 235–2780

Wyndham Grand Oklahoma City Downtown
10 N Broadway Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 228–8000