On November 11th, 2024 United Indian Health Services hosted an annual Veteran’s Day luncheon in honor of all of our Veteran clients. We had the event catered by Uniquely Yours who served an amazing spread which included: baked chicken, fresh salad, warm rolls, sautéed vegetables, and sugar cookies. 

We had the pleasure of hearing Chag Lowery speak at this event. Chag Lowry is of Yurok, Maidu, and Achumawi Native descent. Chag is also the author of the graphic novel Soldiers Unknown from Great Oak Press, The Original Patriots: Northern California Indian Veterans of World War Two from Original Voices, The Original Patriots: California Indian Veterans of the Korean War from Original Voices, and is the co-producer and director of multiple PBS documentaries about California Indigenous people and their cultures. 

As a thank you to those who served our country and were able to attend the event, we handed out many gifts including: hats, backpacks, blankets, and handmade thank you cards. We hope to continue this event yearly to honor our Veteran clients.