Thursday, November 13th. 6:00-8:00pm

TGA, the Alliance Française de Tulsa, and Tulsa-area French language teachers invite you to a special evening as we welcome guest teachers from Tulsa’s Sister City, Amiens, France. These educators are visiting as part of the Fall 2025 student exchange program.

Celebrating 20 years of partnership, the Tulsa-Amiens Sister City connection has brought together students, educators, and civic leaders through language, culture, and shared experience. From classroom exchanges and French film nights to mayoral visits and global education events, this relationship continues to thrive. Meet new chair Philippe Bled and discover how this transatlantic friendship is shaping Tulsa’s global future.

TGA’s annual Coffee with the Councilors brought together city leaders, board members, and Sister City representatives to celebrate Tulsa’s global connections. Over a spread of international dishes, attendees shared updates on cultural exchanges, global education, and the economic impact of international relationships.

Over 500 Eisenhower elementary students explored 14 different cultures from across the globe at the 2025 Eisenhower International School Parade and Fair!

Students from Saint-Martin elementary school in our Sister City of Amiens, France visited Tulsa City Hall to meet Mayor Nichols and learn about life in Tulsa.

Tuesday, November 12th. 6:00-8:00pm

Join fellow TGA supporters and Alliance Française de Tulsa as we welcome the French teachers who are in Tulsa for the Fall 2024 student exchange with our Sister City, Amiens, France!

On November 27, 2023, City leaders, family, and friends gathered outside City Hall to dedicate Sister Cities sign #5 in memory of Cathy Izzo, TGA’s longtime Sister Cities Program Coordinator.

Twenty-eight Amiens students visited Edison High School for a two-week cultural exchange with Tulsa host families.

TGA hosted its annual International Breakfast and Coffee with the Councilors on October 25, 2023, featuring Sister City–themed foods and remarks from Tulsa leaders about recent global engagement efforts.

Tulsa-Amiens Sister City Partnership and Alliance Française de Tulsa celebrated France’s Independence Day with a lively Bastille Day gathering at Hop the Griffin. About 40 guests enjoyed food, conversation, and even a group singing of the French National Anthem, making for a festive night of French culture.

Family, friends, City officials, and TGA representatives gathered on June 1, 2023, at McCullough Park to dedicate a Sister Cities sign in memory of Arnulfo Murillo Muñoz.

A two-week exchange brought students and teachers from Amiens to Tulsa, where they lived with host families, joined classes at Edison High School, and explored Tulsa’s favorite cultural spots.

Tulsa Deputy Mayor Cassia Carr traveled to Amiens, calling the city stunning and emphasizing the importance of strong global partnerships.

Ambassador Philippe Étienne was welcomed by members of the Tulsa Global Alliance–Amiens Sister City Partnership during a recent visit to the Oklahoma History Museum.

On October 20, 2022, TGA dedicated the third Sister Cities directional sign at 68th and Riverside, with remarks from city leaders and cultural blessings shared by the Muscogee Nation.

The Tulsa Amiens Partnership hosted a special screening of the French film Petite Maman with Circle Cinema and Alliance Française de Tulsa, where the evening’s remarks and a tribute from Circle Cinema honored the memory of Cathy Izzo.

Tulsa’s second Sister Cities directional sign was installed in December 2021 at GRC Park at 88th and South Yale Avenue, sponsored by CCK Strategies.

In 2020, TGA and the City of Tulsa celebrated 40 years of Sister City partnerships with the dedication of the first Sister Cities directional sign at Tulsa Ports, sponsored by Advance Research Chemicals.

A delegation of 13 visitors from Amiens came to Tulsa for the 40th Anniversary of the Tulsa Run, with nine participants braving frigid weather and Amiens runner Mélanie Doutard finishing first among women in the 5K.