Eastern Chapter Luncheon

Schedule

Thu Jan 29 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Cherokee Casino Tahlequah | Tahlequah, OK

Wrestling with Indian Country
About this Event

Chapter Luncheon: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Event Speaker: Barry Linduff II Executive Director of O-Gah-Pah Communications | Quapaw Nation

Where: Cherokee Casino Tahlequah 3307 Seven Clans Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464

Cost: $25/members $30/non-members per ticket

Please RSVP by COB on Tuesday, January 27th

Questions? Contact Barry Linduff II at 918-533-2142 or [email protected]

Event Information: In Eastern Oklahoma and across Indian Country, we’re carrying real issues that don’t fit neatly in one corner: rural healthcare gaps, housing pressure, addiction and mental health, underfunded schools, unsafe roads, broadband deserts, and the constant push-and-pull between sovereignty and systems that weren’t built with us in mind.

And here’s the truth: none of us can win this match alone.

Small tribes and large tribes, urban and rural communities, elected leaders and grassroots workers, courts and clinics, schools and businesses, we’re all in the same ring. Different histories, different resources, different strategies, but the same responsibility: protect our people, strengthen our nations, and build a future that our kids can stand on proudly.

So today isn’t about who gets the spotlight. It’s about who shows up for the work. Because when we link arms instead of throwing elbows, Indian Country doesn’t just survive… we set the tone for what strength looks like.

Speaker Information: Barry Linduff II is a communications executive, producer, and storyteller dedicated to strengthening how communities communicate, celebrate culture, and build the future. He serves as Executive Director of Communications for the Quapaw Nation through O-Gah-Pah Communications, where he leads brand strategy and integrated media across video, photography, editorial, design, web, and social platforms. His work supports key initiatives tied to cultural preservation, community outreach, tourism and events, and tribally owned enterprise storytelling, ensuring programs are communicated with clarity, consistency, and purpose.
Barry is known for hands-on leadership, from planning and capturing major community events to developing campaign messaging, publishing features, producing short-form educational videos, and maintaining digital infrastructure. He brings a modern communications approach grounded in practical metrics, strong creative direction, and collaborative execution across departments and partners.
In addition to his communications work, Barry is an author and performer with a long-running passion for professional wrestling, appearing under the personas “Mr. Saturday Night” Michael Barry and has worked for WWE, TNA and AEW. That experience influences his leadership style: preparation, timing, crowd awareness, and telling a story that lands. Across every project, Barry’s goal is simple: deliver work that looks sharp, sounds clear, and feels true.


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Thank you to O-Gah-Pah Communications for sponsoring this event!
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Where is it happening?

Cherokee Casino Tahlequah, 3307 Seven Clans Avenue, Tahlequah, United States
Tickets

USD 30.36 to USD 36.16

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