Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate sends 20 to inaugural parade in DC

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  

The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate is sending 20 members to participate in the inaugural parade for President Barack Obama.

The delegation consists of veterans and youth. They will be marching on January 21 with the group representing the tribes of North Dakota.

"It's just the idea of being invited to participate in this inaugural parade; it's a good feeling," veteran Dayton Sea Boy told KELO-TV.

A full list of parade participants can be found on the website of the Presidential Inaugural Committee.

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