Special Military Homecoming - 2014 Gathering of Nations - PowWows.com

[@notmyrealname9110]

The fact that natives want to serve this country after all that has been done to them and their ancestors just brings tears to my eyes. This SCREAMS PATRIOTISM. Thank u for your service

[@weslove6018]

I was born and raised in Mandan, North Dakota I am a Marine Warrior (Vietnam) and am retired Marine and Army. I do so understand what this is all about! The love and respect and it has brought back happy time memories from a time long ago!! Thank you so much!!!

[@gl15col]

Most American soldiers come back from war with a ton of issues and they're just expected to quietly blend back into society. I think a ceremony like this might be a bridge and a place to begin healing and coming back mentally as well as physically. A beautiful tradition.

[@radioniktv8218]

War is bad. Welcome back to the family.

[@lakota7461]

Незачем, пусть умрут, они уже мёртвые. Карнавал проституток

[@jan8919]

God bless all native Americans people !

[@ashantii5584]

Thank you!

[@danieldawg100]

Mr.OR Mrs.OR Miss jan8919, wado for your KIND and RESPECTFUL comment about my proud First Nations, The Original Peoples, family😊. We are hardly thought of by MERE human beings, BUT The Lord God Almighty HIMSELF holds us also in the palms of HIS hands. There are even people who are not of the First Nations, The Original Peoples, who are truly shocked and scandalized to find out that we too are CREATED in The Lord’s IMAGE, AND that some of us are ACTUALLY born again, blood bought Christians and will be in Heaven with Jesus also. wado,Ann Benson.

[@ex0550]

Yes🇲🇽 thank you

[@dizmoolli275]

also the South and Central American natives yes! God Bless them .

[@TheOffender000]

It’s 2020 I’m watching this, I have nothing but love for the native people!

[@TheNavajo88]

I have served in the Navy as a Submariner and watching this video makes me proud to be a Native American. I remember my relatives butchering a sheep and we celebrated my return from the Navy but this homecoming is a bigger and better welcome for these fine Native brother and sisters. Proud to have served and setting an example to the rest of society that Natives are just as patriotic to this country.

[@LiveWire276]

I hope we can have a Native American President one day, that would be awesome.

[@lesliesauceman8093]

SS I just came across this so I'm sorry it's late but just want to thank you for your service. Hope you and your family are safe and happy. ❤

[@terilefevers6189]

SS thank you for your service. Much respect. Good bless. I keep our military and their families...and if course our vets in my prayers.

[@nativeredman9940]

You gotta be a Navaho.

[@ritabrandow1318]

I want to thank you for your service. My wonderful husband. He was in the Korean Conflict. They didn't even call it war. Many of our men and women died and hurt. He was in the Air Force

[@paulobtuble]

The First Nation has served This Country with Pride and Honor. Thank You.

[@reddigital6308]

I served in Viet-nam and was privilege to have real warriors as friends!

[@miznana58]

Oh, I love this SOOO much. I'm proud of all our American native indian nations. I love that they will NEVER give up their ancestry. Their languages, dances, dress, music, etc. I am white American born and I'm here to say I truly love and admire these people and their heritage. You are great!

[@davidhughes5397]

Great warriors always, were and always will be. I’m a retired white army veteran and these people are proud and should be. They have a beautiful spirit about. Over the years I’ve read about the great warriors of many different tribes in American. They were all great Chiefs and had the best interests of the people at heart. Even in the face of overwhelming odds they showed no fear. I would say even the US Soldiers of that period had respect for their courage. To many times the government went back on their word. Very sad. Keep your spirit and great culture alive and pass it down to you young ones. Thank you all for you service. SFC USArmy Retired.

[@c.a.macdonald6491]

Natives have always served....scouts, trackers and regular military....wonderful!!!

[@wallec4140]

I love my people, I just wish we were treated with more respect.

[@ashantii5584]

Ya

[@dn2ze]

Coming From Canadian First Nation Dene you are so right...

[@danieldawg100]

Mr. Walle C, SO VERY TRUE. wado,Ann Benson.

[@janesterk1942]

I wish it too for the native nations of America 😢❤️

[@stinky_puppet5158]

Walle C right now everyone hates everyone. Don’t feel bad

[@ToniM10]

Native Warriors have ALWAYS been fighting for THIS COUNTRY..... ✌😪❤💔

[@kathyogden5749]

To all that serve this country my hat is off too you my daddy did two toors of Vietnam. My wise old Granddaughter Destani at 11 before she moved to Heaven she told me not only do they serve our country but they ALL serve the world again mine and my late Granddaughter thanks you all. And God Bless you all.

[@meemahgalythyua6005]

A rare beauty that nobody can replace. They should be Miss America

[@c.d.evansjr.7458]

They are

[@catcando75]

For all the haters just remind yourselves, if it were not for our Choctaw, Cherokee (WWI), Navajo, Comanche, Assiniboine, Kiowa, Hopi, Chippewa & Oneida, Cree, Crow, Sioux, Sca & Fox, Mississauga, Menominee, Muscogee et al (WWII) CODE TALKERS, we would possibly all be speaking Japanese / German today, if allowed to even live! It took many to win WWI & WWII, my father received the Medal of Valor but the Code talkers went unnoticed, disregarded by the gov't. for too long. You dishonor them with your hate. Blessings to all of our native warriors!

[@catcando75]

I was spot on. BTW, I love Crowley, lol.

[@ryanm5855]

+dumpyou dinoun Dude, stay off the kool aid lol

[@wallec4140]

Ahó!

[@johndoe-zk1yu]

NO, HE IS THE BIGGEST ASSHOLE!

[@hellpleasure1]

Sorry to disagree ... and you need to be educated Catando75

[@CardinalKaos]

Our Indigenous people who fight for this country are special people indeed. After all our government and military has done to them.....they still serve. Its heavy heavy shit, especially to the beat of a Commanche song, some of the greatest warriors to eger grace these lands

[@dorothyaguilar5639]

Wow they still fight for our Country God bless them all , after all they have been through they are strong. Native Americans

[@naydee]

I think there is no stronger nation people than First Nation people. 💕

[@norainealipo-on425]

Native Americans are owners of AMERICA.....

[@marioarredondo9917]

Ofcourse they do. It was out land before yours

[@thomadbearr4631]

if you have to question why natives would defend a country that did them soooo wrong . . you might not be native, respectfully. I mean if Britain or Russia controlled this continent we'd still defend it , it's hard to explain over the internet.

[@billybilly1284]

Wtf have they been through? Oh yeah NOTHING. Now shut up drama queen

[@Williameagleblanket]

That was nice, I had a few Honor songs when I returned from Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq.

[@lesliesauceman8093]

William thank you for your service.❤

[@hg077]

William welcome home. Thank you for your service

[@emersonkingbird9410]

Petown Boys

[@thomadbearr4631]

thank you for your service.

[@teresaroberts5319]

Thank you to all of the native Indians who protected usa....and for all who served our beautiful country usa...God bless you

[@thomadbearr4631]

lol native Indians. .

[@katop6712]

My heart is so full and love when I see this!!!!! From an old Marine......Semper Fi

[@chadupdike4306]

Respect earned, respect given. Honor the men and women who served our country. Thank you all. And Aho. And bless the great spirit for bringing everyone home safely to their loved ones.

[@OlObuffalo]

I supposed most vets deserve accolades for having high ideals and showing up for their country. However, people have to think about who and what you were serving for and why it needs to stop

[@JGW845]

@@OlObuffalo: You are right. Since 1945 our leaders have arguably misused and wasted the lives of our service people fighting senseless military actions. When a person enlists in the military he/she takes an oath to defend the Constitution and obey the Comander in Chief. It is the latter that abuses that oath.

[@OlObuffalo]

@@JGW845 Respect to you bruh...

[@JGW845]

@Steve Hunt: The answer to that is that when treaties were signed with the US it was decided there was a need to continue the warrior condition. Since the treaties forbid having warriors in the traditional sense, the available option was for (at the time) young men to serve in the US military. The Navajo in particular wanted to serve with the most elite of the US warriors and chose the Marine Corps. The Navajo Nation has a long and proud history and tradition of distinguished service with USMC, not the least of which were the Code Talkers of WW II fame. In a time when there are few "heroes" to look up to, the First Nations members of the military are glowing examples. Despite the historic and continued poor treatment of their people they rise above it and show what it is to be an actual patriot! (BTW, while I have an ancestor from the late 1700's who was Cherokee I'm no "Elizabeth Warren." I in no way presume the privilege of identifying as Native American.)

[@rosehines2421]

Love watching our people dance but i would like more tribes show from their young men and women coming home. Just want to show my grandchildren we all come home. Just HAPPY FOR ALL INDIANS TO KNOW THAT OUR PEOPLE ARE PROTECTING OUR LAND AND US AS OUR GREAT GRANDFATHER HAS DONE THAT FOR US

[@adonia2275]

*Many Miigwetchs to our Native Sisters in the army/marines, etc. MY oldest brother was a 2x army veteran/warrior. RIP DUNKLEY my brother/protector*

[@miznana58]

You are true warriors. You are to be valued and respected. God bless you all.

[@darwinmitchell7549]

They fought for us to stay, now it's time for us to do the same. Much Respects to our warriors who fought for our people to be free and alive.

[@triciabarr4620]

I'll never understand those people in either America or Canada that don't give the First Nations Indigenous Peoples the respect and equality that they so richly deserve and then some. From the very first "battles" "wars" in North America between the French and English or American and English the First Nations Indigenous Peoples have fought with us for the good of the lands. They were undeniably critical and indispensable in many wars especially WW2 with the "code talkers". To this very day they still fight for their homelands, and in my opinion deserve far more thanks, and recognition then they are given! I for one am grateful for everything they have done to help from the moment that Europeans first step foot on North America, up to today, and the future days to come. Even if I didn't have family that is of First Nations Indigenous heritage I would still support them. They have been used, abused, cheated and lied to by Kings, governments and corporations for far too many years, and deserve more of us that call ourselves Canadian or American to step up and support them, ensure that they are given the rights and respect they so richly deserve! I thank everyone of the servicemen and service women for their selfless sacrifices and everything that they did to ensure our continued freedoms and libraries!

[@taylorzesiger8168]

Thank you so much for your Services my uncles and grandpa were in the Air Force rest in peace!!! I miss you so much!! Both of my uncles died from cancer one had lung cancer and pneumonia and the other uncle had throat cancer and other illnesses and my grandpa had dementia and all of the three of them passed away!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@samthehikingman9484]

Now that's how to welcome someone home!!.... Love from Cumru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@glaciernitz-mercaeant8663]

Welcome Home to all of You, I am a Veteran and I know how much a Welcome home party of any kind is Wonderful, but this is just Amazing! Welcome Home and Thank You for Your Service!

[@sabounji]

Pow Pow is a beautifull festival. It really shows how native tribes are rich culturally wise.

[@MEMORIA1316]

With greatest respect, honor, gratitude, and admiration- God bless these beautiful people. Tears of joy! Thank you for sharing.

[@larrycree238]

I'm so proud of our Native Warriors! Love my people! What an honor!

[@marianaandrews6274]

What an amazing community coming together to welcome service men and women home. I love seeing the clothing a d hearing the traditional songs. Like in New Zealand, the loss of language through colonization is huge but the spirit of the people remains.

[@deloncleaves3413]

MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT !!!

[@whimsicallywhimsywhimsical363]

Thank you! for your service !! I love all Native people.

[@donnadovico8619]

Thank you for your service. Military Mama 2 serving sons

[@irvhawke199]

Thank you, all Veterans!!! You are Awesome!!!

[@lillywiggles8264]

Awesome!!!! 💞🌹💞🤗🤗🥳🥳 My father retired from Air Force, my Brother from Army, my Son was Army also! Gid Bless ALL these that Sacrifice & Serve to Protect all of us here at home! ☺️🤗🥳💐🦋🌞😁😎☺️🤗🥳🥳

[@lupcenusiu5525]

With love from Romania!! God bless all native Americans!

[@thesayers2346]

I'm new to finding my native heritage and really want to be a part of this now that I have a better understanding

[@boazjimenez581]

I understand the Pride in honouring returned Warriors. This is celebrated by ALL First Nations for centuries. What I don't understand is why our Brave Brothers n Sisters chose to risk their lives for a country that couldn't careless about our place in history. When I listened to the Johnny Cash song " The Ballad of Ira Hayes" it upsets me to see nothing has changed since then. His image is immortalized forever in American history , but his Rez still lives in poverty to this day. I'm sure every Rez that has US military vets still has Elders living in 3rd world conditions.

[@redxiii3159]

Its still our home...

[@JGW845]

Despite their oppression, despite their continued treatment as second class citizens, native peoples proudly and selflessly serve the US with honor and courage in the military. While I am certain that it does not tell the entire story I am continuously impressed by the unity, selflessness, importance of family and culture of the people of the first nations. On the other hand it seems as if most of the people in the country have become selfish, bickering jerks who feel entitled but owe nothing back to society. It does not bode well for the future of those of us who hail from the "second wave" of immigration if we do not change our ways and become more like our cousins of the first nations.

[@waynesmith8431]

As a total white man, Irish American, I so appreciate our native brothers and sisters! And as life has it, my Grandson is Native American, Catawba Nation. I appreciate and honor these men and women.

[@The15secondsOfame]

First Nation take care, respect and protect their elders. Strong family ties and ethnic unity.💕

[@barbaraunderwood1762]

This brought tears to my eyes. Emotional

[@71Macola]

Can't believe this didn't show up in my feed until 2020! Smiling and tearing up, Boozhoo to all you Veterans!

[@trevorclausen2994]

What an awe inspiring homecoming.biggest and greatest love and respect to The mighty windtalkers,(we will always remember) and all indigneous warriors still in battle, love from AOTEAROA/NEW ZEALAND AND A NEW ZEALAND MAORI.

[@treasurechest1000]

Respect is what is needed for all the precious lives that fought for their Country. I met many ladies when I was at Ft Sam from the Reservations, we were all friends! Good memories.

[@samuelpajoa215]

True American's, thank you for your service.🇺🇸

[@lee-annedeneault8680]

What a beautiful home coming!!!

[@ciandahebe5692]

Cultural stuff always get me balling my eyes out I love it

[@ellennassr5047]

I come across this video where there was a homecoming for a Native American I was so happy to see that it made me feel lots of love in my heart and joy that's our native brothers and sisters love the nation just like anyone else I have grandsons that are in the army I know how it is to miss them and worry about them but our Creator God will take care of them and their mother earth and spirit that was such a nice video to watch it brought much joy to my heart since then I have lost a son 5 months ago so but the spirit is with me and helping me through this so thanks for a great video is just beautiful Ellen from the USA

[@johnpaulgarcia6906]

This is very humbling. Thank you for your service

[@margiedee6700]

Tears just came .the look in her eyes just said everything I hope that he has come home safely and they still have that look .you are all warrior's

[@TheKruze88]

A warrior returns home from war! Great!

[@tamarakennedy4976]

CRYING MY EYES OUT..

[@garyhoneybuss6965]

I am greatful to all of you for your service and have most respect

[@fantasticfamily5004]

Tears of Joy ❤. Welcome home ! Thank you for your. Service! My Father WWll veteran

[@EagleEyeMyotte13420]

A'ho Aniin Boozhoo Anishinaabe I was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Which is known as the SOO I come from the CHIPPEWA/Ojibwe Tribe.... I'd like to thank The Native American Indians For all their services Especially for the ones who never made it back You are not forgotten. As they say we are the true Red White and Blue not you.

[@marz23worker]

Wow....now that's a nice homecoming!!

[@j.michaeljefferson60]

I have the most respect for all of North and Southern america territories people who are the bravest of our friends

[@dwhitman3092]

MAD RESPECT TO YOU! 👏

[@tammyburton8268]

Why or how does any negativity have anything to do with this awesome celebration? WOW! Shame on you. I dont care which culture or ethnicity, this is not how my culture would speak.

[@terriherrera9351]

Nothing but love and respect !! Welcome home to all

[@User_hcfrujhh_1]

I'm a Desert Shield/Storm Veteran. I am having trouble putting into words how this moves me. A Warriors spirit is actually welcomed home with honor. I'm humbled. ❤❤❤

[@margaretpineda1828]

, OHHHHHH MY HEART IS WITH OUR BRAVE WARRIORS .. LOVE AND I AM SO MOVED BY THIS .. NEVER FORGET THE AMAZING AND HEROIC DEEDS BY THE CODE TALKERS. THEY SAVED MANY LIVES .. GOD BLESS AND WATCHOVER THEM!! 💕 💞 ♥️ 💜 💙 🧡 💕 💞 ♥️ 💜

[@jeannettemarie1313]

Blessings to our Warriors

[@missikechkechqua1110]

If you can't beat em, join em, eh?

[@eliasramirez238]

+Missikech Kechqua i wood love ur return holla bro still learning la lengua thee kicker little shell c.o. n.dacotah 1888&bfore gracias 2

[@daphnetruman]

Absolutely outstanding! Our country will always be great with exceptional people like these being part of it! Those women are so beautiful and poised!! We love you guys!!

[@IsabelleMonette]

WOW very touching ! Thanks for sharing this precious moment. My fiancé is also in the military so I can relate. Aho

[@daliborkrajinovic6486]

Much respect from Croatia..for all Native American❤

[@kingnb]

I am proud of the native indigenous armed forces. Your nation thanks you.

[@leen7982]

Omg... did anyone cutting onions! Goosebumps all over

[@2410jrod]

My friend had something like this when I was deployed, I wish I could have been there.

[@danielbianchi2246]

Big RESPECT FOR ALLL AMERICAN.NATIVE TROOPS! BLESSINGS

[@marytorres4843]

God bless 1st people native americans!

[@theresafox2816]

They have been fighting for us longer than you think . History is knowledge. And a people most mistreated.☝️

[@impliedlines711]

Welcome home warriors, now for the rest of us let us make home a better place for these warriors and their people.

[@kikiaguilar2604]

This makes my heart fly with pride .god bless America home of the BRAVE

[@4L3x.Y]

I am a native American from the northwest,I am hopi an I like watching other culture dances an singing.

[@tomten5782]

Great people , very much respect to them

[@stepheneastman8041]

Thanks you for service

[@kathleenweber1595]

Wonderful ceremony! Godspeed

[@UmbrellaWatch]

2023.. Proud. Mexican here that got to stay with the Navajo Dineh last year in AZ and made the news.. Still love that time. I miss it.

[@weslove6018]

What a beautiful special event!!! I understand!!!

[@keithfowler2013]

They serve a country that treated them so terribly. Amazing people who have truly buried the tomahawk ! I hope your service is appreciated.

[@heavensbutterflies2108]

I hope that a Grand Entry will be performed along with other dances and demonstrations for the attendees of the World Special Olympics that will take place this time in the USA... Pasadena California to be exact. It will happen this summer. A great way to introduce yourselves to many thousands from around the world.

[@TheOffender000]

2020, they all look amazing!!! Hope they are all living their dreams!!!!!!

[@raymondmedrano5912]

Makes my heart cry

[@rtazman2004]

I Thank Him for His Services and His Sacrifices and all Our Veterans for their Services and Sacrifices USA Amen A special Thanks to our Native Americans God Bless Amen.

[@tomten5782]

Great love and respect to all native American Indian people the true people of this country

[@rhondaarnesen6684]

Had the Privilege to serve with our Native Warriors throughout my career. They were the epitome of patriotism, heroism, warriors, and professionals. Despite all the atrocities committed against our FIRST NATION Americans, they served with the most dignity and professionalism of any Service Members I had the opportunity to serve beside. May the Great Creator, God Almighty, bless them and keep them. Amen. Much love and respect from me, and they deserve SO much more. They deserve more respect than most our here.

[@annamarieschafer8184]

May the Lord and Lady Bless you and your family and keep you safe❣

[@corazoncubano5372]

With this virus situation, I'm sure there will be no Pow Wow this year for me, but watching Pow Wow's from past years is the next best thing.

[@donnakawana]

Thank you for your service an love✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@Think4yourself8000]

My dad loved some cowboy poetry and it led him to fall in love with some of your myths and now I'm super in love with all of you. Have you all read Eva songs ring shui book. I see study groips.. Love

[@Think4yourself8000]

She's @china

[@calvinprime]

this Is an awesome site see a returning warrior from active duty

[@josesoto3711]

This is great they serve in the USA army but being proud of the Indian and indigenous blood i am proud of my Indian blood too this is so great

[@HopeNazir]

What a way to come home. Awesome! So much better than how my father came home during the Vietnam war. My parents both have a small amount of Cherokee. My Mom because she is actually Mulungion so she has so much variety not all will show up in an individual person DNA. My dad, from Escaped slaves who joined into the Cherokee Nation. Sadly though because of the black and native prejudices of the old days my grandparents or great grandparents (not sure which) departed from the traditions. I would LOVE to relearn them.

[@muchogato1]

I don’t know very much about their culture, but something tells me they are the best part of América

[@jiaunmew878]

Those were a nice surprises. Just in time to celebrate the welcome home with pow wow 😂 another great way to gather.