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Event Description: Kickoff Ceremony Speakers and Performers: RADM Steven Galson M.D., M.P.H Acting Surgeon General Robert G. McSwain Acting Director, Indian Health Service Christopher Mandregan, Jr. (Aleut) Acting Deputy Director, IHS Charlie Wasil IHS, Office of Tribal Self Governance Orlinda Platero (Navajo) Chance Rush (Hidatsa) Vincent Craig (Navajo) Teresa Sappier (Penobscot) Emil Her Many Horses (Lakota) Indian Health Service Honor Guard Black Bear Singers Food Sampling Sketch: The American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Kickoff Ceremony is a special observance to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Location: HHH Building Great Hall 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |