The Phoenix Indian Center and Phoenix VA Health Care System will honor the sacrifices of our Indigenous soldiers, recognize their accomplishments, and hear from their families and fellow tribal citizens. Community members are invite to join us for this gathering to remember those who sacrificed their lives in service to our country. For questions, contact June Shorthair at 602-264-6768 or email jshorthair@phxindcenter.org 

Event Activities Will Include:

• Community Speakers – Navajo Code Talker Descendants
• 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
• Laying of the Wreath & Remembrance Ceremony by the Pee-Posh Veterans Association, Veterans & Active Duty Military Members
• On-site VA Health Care Enrollment, Social Work Resource Tables & Phoenix Indian Center Program Information Tables

Directions/Parking:

• enter through the Central Avenue/West side Entrance
• The Ceremony will be at the Central Flagpole Memorial
• Free parking & handicap accessible parking available
• Light refreshments will be provided

Event Details: 

• Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
• Time: 8 AM – 10:30 AM
• Location: Steele Indian School Park
• Address: 300 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ