The Dakota Santee Sioux Nation announces the honoring of Isanti Dakota Ancestors and Vietnam War Veterans by proclaiming Wednesday, March 29, 2023 as Vietnam War Veteran’s Day.
Tribal Chairman, Alonzo Denney, the Santee Sioux Nation, and Ohiya Casino and Resort will acknowledge this important day by sponsoring:
*A Veteran’s Honor Guard Ceremony at the Tribal Honoring Monuments on March 29 at 11 a.m. in the Santee Village
*A Veteran’s Meal served at the Ohiya Casino Event Center, beginning at 11 p.m. and continuing until 2 p.m., free to Veterans
*Pins will be distributed to all Veterans at the Ohiya Casino.
*Free haircuts for Veterans from 1-3 p.m. at the Ohiya Casino
*Drawings for hats, flags and free oil changes for Veterans at Ohiya Casino
The official proclamation of this important occasion will read on this day. Native American Veterans hold the highest record of military service per capita of any ethnic group serving in the Vietnam War. The Santee Sioux Nation will recognize the millions of brave Vietnam War soldiers who served with honor, courage, and valor!