Welcome to the July Edition!
In this month’s issue, we’re celebrating the power of Native Communities in action; from traveling the powwow trail and hosting voter education events on every reservation in North Dakota to uplifting community stories and sharing data rooted in lived experience. Through every conversation and connection, we’re strengthening relationships, celebrating Native excellence, and building collective power that amplifies Native voices, advances civic engagement, and helps shape a stronger future for our communities.
Democracy is a living thing, If we do not contribute to the life of democracy it will fail us.
–NDNV Executive Director Nicole Donaghy
Summer in action
Now that summer is in full swing, North Dakota Native Vote is making the most of the season by connecting directly with communities. Through powwow tabling, one-on-one conversations, and small group discussions, we’re analyzing the barriers our native people face when it comes to showing up to the polls and voting. These conversations help lay the foundation needed to ensure our native communities have the tools, resources and inspiration to take action on issues that affect their daily lives.
Real Talk, Real Impact
Our outreach efforts across North Dakota is growing stronger and more intentional as we deepen our presence in communities statewide. By prioritizing face to face conversations with tribal members, we are building trust, strengthening relationships, and gaining a clearer understanding of community needs. When strategizing alongside those most directly impacted, we develop clear, actionable plans to effectively address and dismantle barriers.
Interested in connecting with us? Schedule a one-on-one conversation with one of the NDNV team members or get involved in our work by clicking the link below!
Hot off the calendar!
North Dakota Native Vote will be on the road and out in the community this month, and we want to hear from you. Your input as community members helps us bring awareness and voter education to people of all ages by highlighting the priorities that matter the most in your area.
Below is our July Calendar; come find us at an event or reach out and we’ll meet you where you are.
Celebrating the 250th anniversary
For many, the Fourth of July is a celebration of freedom and the birth of a nation. For Native Americans, it can also be a time of reflection, a reminder that while this country declared its independence in 1776, Indigenous peoples were already here, with our own nations, governments, cultures, and ways of life.
Our history is one of resilience. Despite generations of broken treaties, forced removal, and attempts to erase our languages and traditions, Native people are still here. We are still speaking our languages, practicing our ceremonies, raising our children in our cultures, and protecting our communities.
This Independence Day, we honor the strength and perseverance of Indigenous peoples and recognize that true freedom means acknowledging our shared history, respecting tribal sovereignty, and continuing the work toward justice and equality for all.
With Gratitude
Everything we do at North Dakota Native Vote is made possible because of the support and engagement of community members like you. Whether you are staying informed on these policy shifts or preparing for the upcoming elections, you are the heart of this movement.
Thank you for being part of our community and standing with us as we work toward a more representative future for all Tribal Nations.