The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Greater Los Angeles will be putting on a special Native American Celebration in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

The event will take place from 11 am - 1 pm on Thursday November 15th at 11301 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles at the Veterans Administration bldg.

Sgt. Arlene J. Duncan, an enrolled member of the White Earth Nation of Minnesota, the Greater Los Angeles' (GLA’s) Native American/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program Manager -- who serves as an employee in Police Service at GLA -- will be offering a presentation and Native foods and refreshments.

Sgt. Arlene J. Duncan, an enrolled member of the White Earth Nation of Minnesota, the Greater Los Angeles' (GLA’s) Native American/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program Manager

"This the first time I've done this, I was appointed a year ago for the EEO office and I have been doing contributions to our monthly newsletter, this is something in honor of Native American Heritage Month."

EVENT PROGRAM

Introduction

Arlene Duncan

GLA Native American/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program Manager

Invocation

Geoffrey Tyrrell

Chaplain

Opening Remarks

Ann Brown, FACHE

Director

Presentation

Arlene Duncan

Cultural Food Sampling

If you are interested in joining GLA’s Native American/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program, please contact Arlene Duncan at Arlene.Duncan@va.gov