About Us
All Nations Native American Veterans Memorial
The All Nations Native America Veterans Memorial, we believe, is the only one of its kind in the United States that we are aware of. Bill Stam, a Lakota Native American and a 40 year veteran served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He felt a profound need for a memorial to honor all Native American Veterans from Canada, USA & Mexico.
Our Mission
At All Nations Native American Veterans Memorial, our mission is to honor and celebrate the sacrifices of Native American Veterans. We strive to create a space that fosters appreciation and remembrance for those who have served our country.
Our Vision
A world where Native American contributions to military service are fully recognized, respected, and remembered for generations.
Our History
The All Nations Native American Veterans Memorial was founded in 2013 by Bill Stam, a Lakota Tribe Member and a 40 year veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The story of this memorial began with a vision to fill a gap in our National remembrance. It has been a grassroots effort and a labor of love, funded primarily through personal Air Force retirement and the generous support of the Pala Band of the Mission Indians of Southern California, who are the only tribe to have donated financial help to our cause to date.
Why It Matters
Native Americans serve in the military at one of the highest rates of any demographic group, yet their stories are often underrepresented. This Memorial ensures their voices and sacrifices are honored.