Flag Songs: Honoring Sovereign Tribal Nations on Independence Day
Indian Country Today
While today the U.S. exuberantly celebrates its adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, asserting independence from the United Kingdom, many aross Indian country will instead reflect upon the sovereignty of each of our many tribal nations. In honor of our nations and peoples, here is a short list of just a few American Indian nation's flag songs, with video performances to enjoy. (Related: Celebrate Native Culture at a Pow Wow on the Fourth of July)
DinƩ Nation
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
Shoshone Flag Song
Lakota Flag Song/Veterans Song
Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
Cherokee Nation
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Crow Tribe
Menominee Nation
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