Tag Archives: veterans
Remember Native Americans on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have served and do serve in the U.S. military, including the Native American people who have served.
Veterans Day Important in Indian Country
Native Americans have a long-standing record of proud military service in behalf of the United States of America. In addition, American Indians have a higher rate of military service than any other ethnic group in the United States. To some people, this is surprising. To others, it seems contradictory given the historical treatment of indigenous […]
Native American Contributions to the U.S.
Significant contributions of Native Americans to western culture.
Veterans & Older Americans, a lot to be thankful for
The poverty he sees on many reservations reminds him of what he saw in the third world during his 24 years of military service… ultimately they replaced their concern with action
Honoring American Indian Veterans
One American Indian veteran “enlisted because in 1827 his tribe had signed a ‘peace and friendship’ treaty with the U.S. government and promised to come to the military assistance of the U.S. should it ever be needed. Despite the fact that the U.S. had broken every promise made to his people, his tribe was still honoring the treaty they signed.”
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