Member Education Sessions: Voting and Civil Rights

The ability to vote is a fundamental part of democracy. It gives each of us the power to shape our communities and the policies that impact our daily lives. For Indigenous peoples, this right is even more profound. Despite decades of oppressive and exclusionary policies aimed at eroding our sovereignty, we have continued to thrive. Voting is not just a right, it is a powerful act of honoring our ancestors and securing our future. It’s how we ensure that our voices, past, present, and future are heard and respected. Voting is sovereignty in action, and our fight for civil rights extends well beyond the ballot box.
We invited these compelling conversations on National Voter Registration Day. Dr. Cheryl Ann Karry (Standing Rock Sioux) of Sacred Pipe Resource Center and Ginny Underwood (Comanche) of Rock the Native Vote shared their organizations’ grassroots efforts to Indigenizing democracy. Meanwhile, Matthew L. Campbell (Native Village of Gambell) of the Native American Rights Fund presented his vision for an equitable and just future rooted in Indigenous engagement and power.

Let's Stay Connected!
1) SUBSCRIBE to our KZbin Channel to stay informed about other NAP videos.
2) Turn On KZbin Notifications to get alerts whenever we go live or upload new content.
3) Connect with NAP on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn at @NativeGiving.

[@KarenMcMillan]

Thank you for this valuable share. I have subscribed and look forward to learning more, growing my support, and sharing forward. Peace and gratitude for the love you have for people and our land 🙏🏾