Today we gathered with our relatives at Steele Indian School Park for our Memorial Day Remembrance event to honor and acknowledge the sacrifices of our Indigenous soldiers, their families, and tribal nations. We recognized their bravery and unique contributions in serving their communities and country despite historical injustices and discrimination. Our warriors have been present in every war, serving with distinction in every regiment to protect our lands. Thank you to our speakers who came out to share their experiences and to the Department of Veteran Affairs for standing with us in recognition and respect. For more information about our events and programs, visit PhxIndCenter.org (fb)

Join us this morning as the Phoenix Indian Center and Phoenix VA Health Care System honor the sacrifices of our Indigenous soldiers during our special remembrance event and laying of the wreath ceremony at Steele Indian School Park. Event starts at 8AM with speakers, including: Ronnie Towne & Dawn Manuelito: Navajo Code Talker Descendant Reflections Michael Welsh, Deputy Director, Phoenix VA Health Care System: Sharing of Key Services for Native American Veterans & Families Shine Jozefiak (Navajo) Technical Sergeant, U.S. Air Force Veteran: A Native American Veteran's Perspective On-site VA Health Care Enrollment, Social Work Resource Tables & Phoenix Indian Center Program Information Tables will be available. Registration is not required to attend and is open to the community. For directions and parking: Enter through the Central Avenue/West Side entrance of the park. The Ceremony will be at the central Flagpole Memorial. Event Details Date: Friday, May 23 Time: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: Steele Indian School Park Address: 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ For questions, call 602-264-6768 (fb)