Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair

Every spring, hundreds of student speakers and learners of Native languages from Oklahoma and other states gather in Norman for the Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair (ONAYLF), a celebration of language diversity and cultural heritage. Participants take to the stage in live presentations of song, speech and story, students' poster art, films, books, cartoons and writing are proudly displayed. Every student that enters a performance or material category receives a t-shirt that bears the Grand Prize poster art from the previous year. Attendees also receive medallions and compete for first, second and third place trophies per category and age division, which are awarded by panels of Native speakers, elders and educators for language use, fluency, spirit of performance and stage presence.

Exhibitors Profile

Exhibitor will showcase Poster Art, Spoken Language, Modern and Traditional Song, Comics & Cartoons, Books & Literature, PowerPoint® Presentation, Advocacy Essay, Film & Video, Spoken and Written Poetry, Master Performers.Advocacy EssayFilm & VideoSpoken and Written PoetryMaster Performers