Arizona turnout proves power of Native vote

Via: Kavika  •  Anishinaabe - The First People  •  7 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  6 years ago

“Voters came out in force on swaths of tribal land, helping Joe Biden carry the state”

Minnesota National Guard sent to help tribe

Via: Kavika  •  Anishinaabe - The First People  •  6 Comments  •  1 Like  •  6 years ago

“The help comes as Minnesota and other Midwest states have seen an increase in positive cases”

The Alaska Native village of Kake defends its right to hunt during pandemic | Sovereignty

Via: Kavika  •  Anishinaabe - The First People  •  10 Comments  •  1 Like  •  6 years ago

“When a food shortage hit the Organized Village of Kake in Alaska at the start of the pandemic, Tribal President Joel Jackson's thoughts turned to...”

Will Joe Biden Pick Deb Haaland to Serve in his Cabinet? | Currents

Via: Kavika  •  Anishinaabe - The First People  •  15 Comments  •  6 years ago

“In an interview with the Huffington Post, Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), one of the most respected leaders in Indian Country, said "Oh yes, of course"...”

Native American Veterans Receive a Place of Their Own to Reflect and to Heal At the Smithsonian - Veterans Day 11/11/2020

Via: Kavika  •  News & Politics  •  29 Comments  •  7 Likes  •  6 years ago

“After two decades in the making, a veterans memorial is dedicated at the National Museum of the American Indian”

I've been waiting for a memorial dedicated to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians since the 1960s.  I was going to be at the unveiling today in D.C. but the pandemic changed those plans.  Thank you to all veterans of all colors and creeds. You are deserving of all honors...

Native candidates light up state, local ballots

Via: Kavika  •  Anishinaabe - The First People  •  57 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  6 years ago

“Tribal citizens look to achieve milestones in legislatures, courts, and city and county boards across the U.S. #NativeVote20”

'Sovereign,' the First Native TV Drama, in Development at NBC | Arts & Entertainment

Via: Kavika  •  Anishinaabe - The First People  •  5 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  6 years ago

“UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Last week, NBC announced the development of a new TV drama titled "Sovereign," from award-winning executive producers Ava...”

Biden Campaign Launches Ads Targeting Native American Voters | Currents

Via: Kavika  •  Anishinaabe - The First People  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  6 years ago

“The Biden-Harris campaign has launched ads targeting voters in Indian Country, rolling out digital, radio, and print campaign advertisements to...”

Mary Golda Ross: She Reached for the Stars | NMAI Magazine

Via: Kavika  •  Anishinaabe - The First People  •  6 Comments  •  6 years ago

“A new U.S. $1 coin is paying tribute to the life of Mary Golda Ross (Cherokee), who took the tribal education fostered by her...”

SURVEY: Indian Country overwhelmingly supports Joe Biden | Currents

Via: Kavika  •  Anishinaabe - The First People  •  5 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  6 years ago

“GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Native News Online today released the results of a national survey of its Native American readers and Indian Country leaders...”