National Natives American Veterans Memorial
The memorial was established by the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian after taking up the charge given by Congress in 1994 authorizing the NMAI a National Native American Veterans Memorial. The Memorial sits on the grounds of the museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Its purpose is to honor the military service of the American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native veterans, who served in the armed forces.
Honoring the Military Service of Native Americans.
An elevated stain-less steel circle on an intricately carved stone drum. Also, the memorial incorporates water from sacred ceremonies, benches for gathering and reflection, and four lances where veterans, family members, tribal leaders, and others can tie clothes for prayers and healing.
