Learn about Wyoming’s Native American Veterans as three United States military veterans who call the Wind River Reservation home tell their stories.

In the accompanying lesson plans (geared to grade 8, and located in the Support Materials), students will watch a video that shows interviews with Native American Indian Veterans from the Wind River Reservation who served during the Korean and Vietnam wars.

NOTE:  Spanish closed captions are available for this resource.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Students will analyze Native American cultural values related to military service and answer the essential question—“Why did Native Americans join the United States military before they were ever considered United States citizens?”