We, The Undersigned, Call Upon Governments, Military Systems, Veteran Organizations, Tribal NGOs, Indigenous Peoples, Human Rights Bodies, Community Leaders, Healthcare Providers, Educational Institutions, Housing Authorities, Child Protection Systems, Emergency Response Agencies, Lawmakers, And People Across The World To Strengthen Protections, Support Systems, Rights, Resources, Emergency Response Measures, Recognition, And Opportunities For Indigenous Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, Military Families, Military Children, Supportive Civilian Families, And Communities Standing Alongside Those Who Serve.

 

This Universal Declaration Recognizes Indigenous Veterans And Service Members Across All Nations Who Have Served Or Continue To Serve Within Military Systems Worldwide While Carrying The Responsibilities Of Protecting Their Communities, Families, Cultures, Lands, And Future Generations.

 

Military Service Members, Indigenous Communities, Their Families, And Supporters Have Sacrificed Their Time, Safety, Mental Health, Stability, Financial Security, Cultural Preservation, Lands, And Personal Well-Being In Service To Their Countries, Communities, Families, And Future Generations. Yet Many Indigenous Veterans, Active Duty Members, Spouses, Children, Caregivers, Support Networks, And Protective Families Continue Facing Housing Instability, Financial Hardship, Trauma, Mental Health Crises, Family Separation, Cultural Erasure, Retaliation, Lack Of Community Support, Institutional Neglect, Employment Difficulties, Delayed Responses In Emergencies, And Limited Access To Essential Resources.

 

No Indigenous Veteran, Service Member, Military Family, Child, Or Supportive Household Should Be Forgotten, Exploited, Displaced, Or Left Without Protection.

 

This Declaration Supports:

 

• Greater Rights, Recognition, And Protections For Indigenous Veterans, Service Members, Military Families, And Indigenous Communities Worldwide

• Affordable Housing, Emergency Assistance, Financial Relief, Food Support, Transportation, Education, Childcare, Clean Water, Land Protection, And Basic Human Needs

• Expanded Mental Health Support, PTSD Treatment, Trauma Recovery Services, Counseling, Suicide Prevention Programs, Indigenous Healing Practices, And Community Wellness Programs

• Greater Employment Opportunities, Workforce Development Programs, Educational Access, Apprenticeships, Entrepreneurship Support, And Economic Empowerment Resources

• Urgent And Undelayed Responses In Court Situations, Child Safety Matters, Emergency Protection Requests, Domestic Violence Situations, Human Rights Concerns, And Family Crisis Cases

• Increased Protections For Indigenous Children, Military Children, Spouses, Caregivers, Veterans, And Vulnerable Families Facing Unsafe Conditions Or Financial Hardship

• Stronger Protections Against Retaliation, Harassment, Exploitation, Financial Abuse, Institutional Neglect, Corruption, Extortion, Discrimination, Environmental Harm, And Unsafe Living Conditions

• Increased Support For Whistleblower Veterans, Indigenous Advocates, Protective Families, Survivors, Military Supporters, And Individuals Reporting Corruption, Abuse, Human Rights Violations, Public Safety Threats, Environmental Crimes, Or Domestic Terrorism Concerns

• Stronger Emergency Response Teams, Public Safety Coordination, Protective Operations, And Community Support Systems For Situations Involving Domestic Terrorism, Organized Threats, Human Trafficking, Environmental Harm, Mass Violence, Or Threats Against Vulnerable Families, Indigenous Communities, Civilians, Veterans, And Military Households

• Esteemed Protection, Recognition, Respect, And Support For The Families, Children, Caregivers, Volunteers, And Civilian Communities Who Stand Beside And Support Indigenous Veterans, Soldiers, Service Members, And Public Safety Efforts

• Increased Programs Focused On Restoring Honor, Integrity, Leadership, Ethical Responsibility, Community Service, Cultural Respect, And Human Dignity Within Military Culture And Veteran Reintegration Programs

• Greater International Cooperation Between Allied Military Forces, Indigenous Organizations, Humanitarian Groups, Emergency Systems, And Governments During Humanitarian Emergencies, Terrorist Threats, Human Rights Crises, Or Mass Casualty Situations To Help Protect Civilians And Save Lives In Accordance With Applicable Laws And International Agreements

 

Our Message

Indigenous Veterans And Service Members Deserve More Than Gratitude — They Deserve Cultural Preservation, Protection, Healing, Opportunity, Honor, Recognition, And Support.

Military Families, Indigenous Children, And Supportive Communities Deserve Stability, Safety, Resources, Rapid Emergency Protection, Esteemed Recognition, And Human Dignity.

 

Strong Communities Protect Those Who Have Sacrificed For Others And Preserve The Future For Generations To Come.

 

Every Indigenous Veteran, Active Duty Service Member, Military Family, Child, And Supportive Household Deserves The Opportunity To Heal, Recover, Work, Learn, Grow, Preserve Their Identity, And Live With Safety, Stability, Respect, Human Rights, And Human Dignity.

 

If You Believe Indigenous Veterans, Service Members, Military Families, Military Children, And The Communities Supporting Them Deserve Greater Protection, Support, Opportunity, Accountability, Safety, Representation, Honor, Cultural Preservation, And Human Dignity, Please Sign And Share This Declaration.

 

“One Nation. Many Bloodlines.” 

 

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