Tribal groups participate in Obama's inaugural parade in DC

Monday, January 14, 2013  

Tribal and Native groups from across the country will be marching with President Barack Obama for his inaugural parade on January 21, 2013.

This year's participants include the Navajo Nation Band, a 55-member delegation representing North Dakota's tribes, the Native American Women Warriors from Colorado, the Wind River Dancers from Wyoming, the Utuqqagmiut Dancers from Alaska and the Kamehameha Schools Warrior Marching Band from Hawaii.

“The talented groups chosen to participate in the Inaugural Parade reflect the spirit, values, and diversity of our great nation,” Obama said in a press release. “Vice President Biden and I are honored to have them join us in the parade.”

A full list of participants can be found on the website of the Presidential Inaugural Committee.

Get the Story:
Members of North Dakota tribes to walk in inaugural parade (The Fargo Forum 1/12)
The Navajo Nation Band: Journey from boarding school band to inaugural guest (The Farmington Daily Times 1/12)

Navajo Nation Band lands a spot in Obama's inaugural parade (12/19)