New Native veterans memorial legislation will ‘make memorial a reality’
Bill ensures flexibility
for NMAI to help
complete memorial
WASHINGTON – The National
Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
announced May 23 that it supports new
legislation introduced by Sen. Brian Schatz
of Hawaii to clarify the Native American
Veterans’ Memorial Establishment Act of
1994, amending the bill to allow for the
completion of the long-standing project.
The project has encountered a number
of obstacles since the legislation’s pas-
sage, including limitations placed on the
involvement of the National Museum of
the American Indian (NMAI). The new
language removes a number of technical
barriers that have hindered completion
and allows for the memorial to be built
adjacent to NMAI, not inside the museum
as originally proposed. Additionally,
NMAI would be able to participate in
raising funds for the effort.
“It is essential that we fulfill Sen.
(Daniel) Inouye and Indian Country’s
vision for a memorial to honor the service
and sacrifice of our Native American ser-
vice members. NCAI supports the amend-
ments to the Native American Veterans’
Memorial Establishment Act of 1994,
which will make the memorial a reality
and allow for it to be built on the property
of the National Museum of the American
Indian,” said Jefferson Keel, president of
NCAI and a decorated veteran.
“Most importantly, this bill allows
for more flexibility for Tribal nations
and the United States to work together
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to honor the contributions and sacrifices
of American Indian, Alaska Native and
Native Hawaiian military service mem-
bers and veterans,” continued Keel. “As
a Native veteran myself, I look forward
to the day my fellow veterans are recog-
nized for their contributions to protecting
the sovereignty of Tribal nations and the
United States.”
According to a 2012 report released
by the Department of Veterans Affairs:
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More than 154,000 veterans identify
themselves as solely American Indian
and Alaska Native.
More than 44,000 American Indians
served between 1941 and 1945. The
entire population of American Indians
in the United States was less than
350,000 at the time,
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More than 42,000 American Indians
served in the military in the Vietnam
era and more than 90 percent of these
service members were volunteers.
About the National Congress of
American Indians
Founded in 1944, the National Con-
gress of American Indians is the oldest,
largest and most representative American
Indian and Alaska Native organization in
the country.
NCAI advocates on behalf of Tribal
governments and communities, promot-
ing strong Tribal-federal government-
to-government policies and a better
understanding among the general public
regarding American Indian and Alaska
Native governments, people and rights.
For more information, visit ncai.org.
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The deadline is June 7.
To request an application for Miss
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Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow
August 9th-11th, 2013
Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds, Government Hill, Siletz, OR
Everyone Welcome!
Thursday, August 8 th
The S iletz T ribal V ocational R ehabilitation Program, in conjunction with The
Royalty Pageant - 6pm
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, The Confederated Tribes of Umatilla,
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and The Klamath Tribes would
Friday, August 9 th
Memorials/Giveaways - Noon to 5pm
Presentation of Crowns - 6pm
Grand Entry - 7pm
like to invite interested artists to participate in designing a logo for the
Saturday, August 10 th
Annual 2013 CANAR Conference
Parade - 10am
Dance Competition Points awarded
for Parade Participation
Nov. 3-8, 2013
Grand Entry - 1pm & 7pm
Sunday, August 11 th
Hilton Hotel in Portland, Ore.
Grand Entry - Noon
Salmon Dinner
All Dancers & Drummers Welcome
Drummers, Please Bring Your Own Chairs
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alcohol free event. We are not responsible for
accidents, lost or stolen items, break–ups or
fry bread melt downs.
Golden Age, Adult, Teen and Youth
Each category pays 5 places.
Vendor registration is required.
(camping area)
Camp Grounds open Thursday at 7am
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• Team Dance
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For more information call
800-922-1399
Buddy Lane Ext. 1230
Nick Sixkiller Ext. 1757
“Weaving our roots together, binding our traditions,
making our people stronger.”
• Women’s Basketcap (Open)
Your work will be featured on T-shirts, bags, conference materials and
seen by Tribes, organizations and businesses throughout the country.
Your participation will be valued and appreciated by many. A monetary
prize in the amount of $100 will be awarded to the winning artist!
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: JULY 31
•RoundBustle(Open)
•Women’sAll-Around
For more information or questions, please call Angie Butler, 503-390-9494.
•StansonYazzieMen’sAll-Around
(Grass, Fancy, & Chicken
18 years and older)
Please submit your artwork to:
Angie Butler, STVRP, 3160 Blossom Drive N, Suite 105, Salem, OR 97305
E-mail: angieb@ctsi.nsn.us
June 2013