Gordon Yellowman

Tribal Historian
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
Concho, Oklahoma

Gordon Yellowman, Sr., Yellow Hawk, is a descendant of Sharp Nose, the Sacred Hat Keeper of the Northern Cheyenne Chief, and Spotted Skunk, the Cheyenne Chief Sundance Priest and member of the Council of Forty-Four. He is also related to the Sacred Pipe Keeper of the Northern Arapaho Tribe. Raised with traditional Cheyenne and Arapaho values and art, he has served as chief since age 16. He is a curator, illustrator, ledger artist, and USPS stamp designer. Gordon has worked for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma since 1979 as cultural advisor, Transportation Planner, and preservation representative.

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Presentation(s):

• FRI-D06: Listening to the Land: Integrating Indigenous Perspectives for Restoration and Healing

  Friday, October 10, 2025
  3:45 PM – 5:00 PM CT