Veterans Day Celebration & Sunset Tribute Honoring Military Families

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION & SUNSET TRIBUTE:

HONORING MILITARY FAMILIES

In 2012, the Heard Museum opened the nation’s first memorial to commemorate more than three centuries of American Indian military service. We invite you to join us as we honor the service and sacrifices given to our nation by American Indian veterans and all those who have served in the Armed Forces.

VETERANS DAY MEMBERS' LOUNGE

All Members are invited to enjoy a special area with complimentary snacks and beverages. To gain access, show your membership card or check in with one of our Visitor Services associates.

THURSDAY, NOV. 11 | 1 TO 4 P.M. PRITZLAFF COURTYARD

Allan Houser (Haozous) (Chiricahua Apache, 1914-1994). Unconquered II, 1994. Bronze, Artist’s Copy. On loan from the collection of Tia

Veterans plus one guest receive free museum admission all week, from Tuesday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 14.

THURSDAY, NOV. 11

1 to 4 p.m.: Live music by the 108th Army Band & Veteran Artists in the Courtyard

Live painting demonstration by Jim Covarrubias (Tarascan/Tewa), Army veteran and Arizona native

5 p.m.: 9th Annual Veterans Day Sunset Tribute

Featured speakers and special guests:

Senator Jamescita Peshlakai (Navajo), Speaker – Honoring Military Families

Shirley Pino (Santa Ana Pueblo), Speaker – Family, Community and Military Service

Hualapai Bird Singers

Traditional Drum

Color Guard: Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post 84

Featured presentations followed by presentation of commemorative medallions to all veterans in attendance

Outdoor reception

PRESENTING SPONSOR

American Indian Veterans National Memorial. Photo: Heard Museum, Craig Smith

About the featured speakers:

SENATOR JAMESCITA PESHLAKAI (NAVAJO)

As a young woman, Senator Peshlakai served in the U.S. Army and is a Persian Gulf War veteran. A veterans’ advocate, she spearheaded an initiative to create an independent veterans’ affairs agency for the Navajo Nation and succeeded. She was recently awarded the Copper Star Award by the Unified Arizona Veterans of Arizona for her advocacy. She is currently serving her second term in the Arizona Senate as the state’s first Native American woman senator, representing Legislative District 7.

SHIRLEY PINO (SANTA ANA PUEBLO)

Shirley Pino is a retired veteran and highly regarded speaker and mentor whose community service includes organizing community events for elders and youth. Her biggest inspiration comes from her late mother, Felicita Pino, wellknown for her talent in designing, sewing and embroidering many different types of contemporary and traditional attire. Shirley credits all of her teachings to her late mother, as she taught her the precise, intricate and loving ways to continue sewing with machine and hand needlework.

The Heard Museum extends its deepest gratitude to our long-term funding partner and Presenting Sponsor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, for their generous support of the American Indian Veterans National Memorial and annual programming.