tribal affairs

The public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Tomb on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. The flower ceremony will start at 8 a.m. Nov. 9 with representatives from the Crow Nation placing flowers at the Tomb. They will recite a prayer in honor of Chief Plenty Coups, who served as a scout for the U.S. Army.

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Throughout 2018, VA is launching a nationwide campaign to roll out Veteran disability enrollment claim events collaboratively with 20 tribal communities. 

The conference, organized by the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, provided an opportunity to build relationships between the administration, state, local, and tribal leaders who are leading efforts to better serve Veterans.

The information and stories shared by our Veterans across Indian country helps VA effectively serve and reach our warriors once they return home to civilian life.

This change will allow eligible tribal organizations to become accredited to provide assistance on VA benefit claims.

Georgia's new Veteran cemeteries are possible due to the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program allowing states and tribal organizations to build these cemeteries

VA is working to improve their relationships with the 565 federally recognized Native American tribes and the Veterans which come from them.