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Native veterans are our honored warriors. But they still face high rates of homelessness and health challenges. How can federal and tribal veteran’s programs improve the services to veterans? We’ll also get an update on the National Museum of the American Indian’s National Native American Veterans Memorial in the works. How do you honor the veterans in your life?
Guests:
Jamescita Peshlakai (Navajo) – interim executive director for the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration
Bruce Nagel (Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (MHA)) – outreach coordinator and special projects manager for the MHA veterans affairs department
Thomas Muriel – disabled veteran outreach program consultant for NM Work Force Connection-northern areas
Break Music: Flag Song (World) (song) The Black Lodge (artist) Veterans’ Honor Songs (album)
