The Matthew American Horse Post #295 was host to the 2014 Cannon Ball, ND Flag Day Celebration

The Traditional Wacipi (pow-wow) had several flags belonging to deceased tribal Veterans on display

Wacipi dancers from several North and South Dakota Reservations traveled to Cannon Ball, ND to participate in the celebration.

Marcella LeBeau, a Cheyenne River Lakota Veteran, was honored during the Flag Day Celebration for her service as a Nurse in World War II

Tribal Veterans during the opening prayer

An elder tribal veteran

Many traditional wacipi dancers are also veterans

President Cyril Scott (Rosebud Sioux Tribe), Director Dr. Yvette Roubideaux (Indian Health Service) and President Bryan Brewer (Oglala Sioux Tribe) were also present at the Flag Day celebration

Wacipi attendees enjoyed watching the dancers perform

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama listen to a presentation by students from the Standing Rock Lakota Language Nest

Standing Rock Tribal President Dave Archambault II (wearing headdress) along with his wife Nicole Thunder Hawk Archambault (standing next to the First Lady) graciously hosted the President of the United States

The President and First Lady were presented with gifts from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

Marcella LeBeau