The Indian Museum of North America
Growing Crazy Horse Memorial Flag Collection Illustrates Tribal Individuality and Diversity
Crazy Horse Memorial began its collection of tribal flags in 1982. The first tribal nation flag was presented to Ruth Ziolkowski by elders
of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, following the death of Korczak. The colorful flags in the collection shown on this page have been donated by
tribes or tribal members, and many have been presented at tribal sites.
Receiving a tribal flag is one of the highest honors bestowed by Native Americans. As of October 2008, the Crazy Horse collection
proudly features over 100 flags.
The beautiful and distinctive flags are displayed throughout the Crazy Horse complex as another means of increasing public awareness
of the wide diversity and individuality of Native American heritage, culture and tribes.
The collection is not complete, and donations are welcomed from tribes not yet represented. As it continues to grow, the collection
plays a significant role, reminding visitors that the Memorial represents all tribes, each of which is distinctive.
This page shows part of the flag collection, in alphabetical order by tribal name.
