Lake City and Gainesville Post Offices honor veterans, Native Americans

The organizer of the Flags and Feathers Ceremony was Archer FL Rural Carrier, Janet Mitchell-Silverhawk along with Cassandra Mitchell (A/SCS, Lake City, FL) and Teressa Hill (Secretary – Gainesville, FL).

Recently , the Native American Special Emphasis Program Committee held its annual Flags and Feathers Ceremony at the VA Hospital in Lake City, Florida. 

All VA employees and veterans were brought together to honor all veterans and to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

The Lake City and Gainesville FL Post Offices  had representatives in attendance to speak on the many  Native American subjects on United States postage stamps.

Native American Heritage Month is a celebration of the unique culture of the first Americans and their rich contributions to our society.  

With an unbending respect for the land and all creatures great and small, Native Americans continue to teach us the importance of balance between humans and the natural resources of the earth.

This year’s celebration included a presentation by the Native Nations Museum which included traditional dancing and prayers.  

A large and diverse group gathered for the Flags and Feathers Ceremony with a unified message—honor our veterans who have kept us safe.  Native Americans representing LaKotas, Lumbees, and Metis and African
Americans have but two simple words for the veterans:  Thank you!