Tag: Veterans

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is conducting a Story Banking campaign to collect inspirational reportage from American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) positively impacted positively through securing health coverage/care via Medicaid, Medicare, Health Insurance Marketplace, Private Insurance, Purchased/Referred Care, Children’s Health Insurance Program or any other health coverage resources in the last few years. … Continued

As with other American Indian nations, people from the Tulalip tribes in western Washington–Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Skykomish, and others-have served in the American military during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. One room in the Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve honors the Tulalip veterans and tells many of their stories.   The drum shown above … Continued

While the United States government has generally been less than honorable in its dealings with Indian nations and with Indian people, during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries Indian people have shown great loyalty and patriotism by serving in the U.S. military. As a result of their service in World War I, all Indian veterans were … Continued

I spent last weekend visiting my family on the Navajo reservation in Northern Arizona to attend their 3rd annual Veteran’s Day Appreciation Event at Inscription House where my mother was born. My family honors the local veterans and families of fallen soldiers with a flag ceremony, luncheon and gift baskets. The whole family gathered early … Continued