Veterans Carry Tribal Flags Around Capitol at State of the Tribes

Tribal and non-Tribal veterans from across Wisconsin's Indian Country carried the tribal flags in a march around the Wisconsin State Capitol building prior to the delivery of the State of the Tribes Address from Oneida Chairman Tanassi Hill.

The veterans also carried the flags into the Assembly Chambers.

Preparing for the march

The march begins as the drum begins (to the right).

The procession moves around the Capitol as the drum sounds throughout the Capitol Square.

LCO Elder and Veteran Vern Martin marches alongside Red Cliff Chairman Rick Peterson.

Bruce Taylor to the left.

Tweed Shuman and Rose Gokee participate in the march.

Terrance Manuelito and Gary Quaderer carry flags in the march.

Photos by Joe Morey, LCO News Editor