08/25/2026
What happens when a Native American veteran organization and a veteran-serving nonprofit decide to build something together?
Honor the Missing Powwow.
Hosted by the Ohio Valley Native American Veteran Warriors Society (OVNAVWS) and Active Heroes , Honor the Missing is more than a weekend event. It is a mission-driven gathering where Native and non-Native communities come together to celebrate Native American culture, honor our veterans, and advance awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW).
Throughout the weekend, you'll experience the heartbeat of the Drum, the beauty of traditional regalia, Native song and dance, cultural education, family activities, and opportunities to support Native artists and vendors. Most importantly, you'll be welcomed into the Circle, where community, respect, and remembrance come together.
This is only the beginning. Our vision is to establish Honor the Missing as an annual Kentucky tradition that builds bridges, strengthens communities, and leaves every visitor carrying a little of the Circle with them.
We invite you to follow our journey, share our mission, and join us October 2–4, 2026, at Active Heroes in Shepherdsville, Kentucky.
Honor the Missing. Honor Our Veterans. Honor Our Communities.