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Court denies Wyoming county's voting rights appeal
SOURCE: http://www.denverpost.com/dnc/ci_20021059
CHEYENNE, Wyo.—A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected Fremont County's appeal of a voting rights challenge by American Indians that has forced the county to abandon its system of at-large voting for commissioners.
The ruling by a three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver upholds a 2010 ruling by U.S. District Judge…
ContinueAdded by Alyssa Macy on February 23, 2012 at 3:19pm — No Comments
Victors finds her voice on immigration Victors: 'My people have been fighting immigration since 1492. It doesn't get any better.'
Added by Alyssa Macy on February 22, 2012 at 8:30pm — No Comments
Native Vote Central Major Focus of 2012 State of Indian Nations Address
Excerpt from the 2012 State of Indian Nations Address:
Native Vote in this election year
To achieve that vision, we need leaders who understand that Indian Country matters. Especially in a Presidential election year! We’re all aware of the impact an election can have on Indian Country. And, in recent years, many have come to…
ContinueAdded by NCAI on January 26, 2012 at 6:30pm — No Comments
Register for Half in Ten's Webinar on Do's and Don'ts for Nonprofits in an Election Year!
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Added by Kellcee Baker on January 26, 2012 at 5:30pm — No Comments
Steven Henry Dilts Sr. AKA Gann'Yaa from Hydaburg state 1 Native Tribal man or Women one vote,
I have been involved in Government Alaska Tribal, and State of Alaska City of Hydaburg for over 45 Years, we, as North American First Nations, If we, dont vote, and vote for the Right Person, in Tribal or State both congressional & Representatives, Federal and State Senate and House of Representatives, even or Tribal Governments, or silence, is the Seal of our aproval, for the Crooks, to continue to rip us off,.
If we, want change for the Better, we, have to go after…
ContinueAdded by Steven Henry Dilts, on January 20, 2012 at 11:37am — No Comments
Impact of Alaska Native and Native American Voting
Impact of Alaska Native and Native American Voting
By
Terrance H. Booth, Sr. – Tsimshian
“Political analysts say the presidential race this year could easily be swung by Native voters in battleground states with high Native populations, such as New Mexico, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada and Colorado, but only if effective outreach has been made to Native communities.
During the primaries,…
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Post Office Closings Threaten Native Voting Rights
In an effort to reduce the mounting debt of the U.S. Postal Service, the agency has proposed closing 3,600 branches; several of which can be found in tribal communities. The ramifications of closing postal service offices on tribal lands will be felt not only by those who communicate mainly through mail but those that vote via mail-in-ballot.
Indian Country Today Media Network recently posted an article discussing the importance of this issue concerning the Native Vote. More…
ContinueAdded by Kellcee Baker on October 25, 2011 at 6:57pm — 2 Comments
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R- AK) on Importance of Native Vote
Added by NCAI on May 20, 2011 at 10:37am — 2 Comments
UPDATED DEADLINE Fri. Nov. 12th: Submit a Native Vote Photo, Win a Native Vote Sweatshirt
We're looking for great photos from your Native Vote efforts. If you're not already a member, sign up on NativeVote.org and upload your photos on…
Added by NCAI on November 1, 2010 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments
NCAI President Jefferson Keel Releases National Radio PSA for Native Vote!
Radio Stations Can Download the File to Play Over the Air as a Public Service Announcement
Jefferson Keel, President of the National Congress of American Indians released a one-minute audio PSA for radio stations and social media (click to download) to encourage Indian…
Added by NCAI on October 29, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments
5 Things You Can Do To Make Native Voices Count in This Election:
1. Remind your friends and family to VOTE!
· Call your friends and family members and encourage them to vote!
· Send an email to your friends and tell them
· Write a message on Facebook and make this icon your… Continue
· Call your friends and family members and encourage them to vote!
· Send an email to your friends and tell them
· Write a message on Facebook and make this icon your… Continue
Download the Voter Protection Flyer!
Added by NCAI on October 28, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments
Radio Ad from South Dakota
Playing now on radio stations in South Dakota! Thanks to Dustina Gill for sending it our way! http://twaud.io/xBf
Added by NCAI on October 28, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments
Native Vote on Facebook!
The power of Native Vote is really picking up on Facebook. Native Vote reached our goal of over 1,000 fans on the most powerful social networking site around. Our support grew from only 200 supporters to over a thousand in less than three weeks; that's 800 new Native Vote supporters! With 5 days left until Election Day we encourage you to tell more of your friends and family about Native Vote, especially on Facebook. …
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Added by NCAI on October 28, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments
Judge orders Benson County reservation voting sites open
Source: grandforksherald.com - A federal judge has ruled that Benson County must open two polling sites on the Spirit Lake reservation for the Nov. 2 election.
Judge Ralph Erickson ordered that polling sites in Fort Totten and Warwick will be open to voters. The ruling states that the…
Added by NCAI on October 26, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments
Menominee Nation Hosts Candidate Rally
Added by Krystalyn Kinsel on October 21, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments
News Media reports from a Native American Indian perspective
Please follow this link to read a very positive news article on the fight for voting rights.
Added by OJ Semans on October 4, 2010 at 5:09pm — No Comments
Oglala Sioux Tribe Voting Fight
The following links covers the Oglala Sioux Tribe fighting for voting rights and equal access.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephanie-woodard/south-dakota-election-sca_b_732278.html…
Added by OJ Semans on October 3, 2010 at 4:03pm — No Comments
Oglala Win Voting Rights
Please follow the below link for the story on Oglala Sioux Tribes voting rights fight.
http://stephaniewoodard.blogspot.com/2010/10/south-dakota-standoff-oglala-sioux-win.html
Added by OJ Semans on October 3, 2010 at 3:58pm — No Comments
Oglala Sioux Win Challenge of Shannon County; Early Voting Starts
Last week in South Dakota, tribal leaders of the Oglala Sioux Tribe were facing voter disenfranchisement and challenged a similar decision by Shannon County. The U.S. Department of Justice had begun reviewing the incident.
After seeking early voting, the Tribe was left with no election official to run the General Election. Shannon County, Fall River County, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe have come to an agreement. Beginning September 28, 2010, Shannon County's Lakota Language Program… Continue
After seeking early voting, the Tribe was left with no election official to run the General Election. Shannon County, Fall River County, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe have come to an agreement. Beginning September 28, 2010, Shannon County's Lakota Language Program… Continue
Added by NCAI on September 29, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments
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